By Adnan Hameed
TWA
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine expressed its welcome for the efforts of the United Nations Security Council towards assuming its responsibilities in protecting civilians and the Palestinian people who are being subjected to the crime of genocide deliberately committed by Israel for more than 171 days.
It stressed that adopting a ceasefire resolution Immediately is a step in the right direction to stop the aggression completely and sustainably, the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, the entry of aid and the forced return of the displaced to their areas and neighborhoods, despite the destruction and pain. The Foreign Ministry called on the member states of the Security Council to fulfill their legal and historical responsibilities to implement the resolution immediately.
According to the press note issued by MOFA Palestine, The Foreign Ministry pointed out the importance of intensifying international efforts, including in the Security Council, to achieve a permanent and sustainable ceasefire that extends beyond the holy month of Ramadan, and to secure the entry of international aid into the Gaza Strip to prevent the continuation of the disaster and famine, and to work immediately to release prisoners, detainees and detainees, and prevent forced displacement.
The Foreign Ministry of the State of Palestine appreciated the initiative of the countries elected to the Security Council, led by Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Switzerland, and their submission of a draft resolution calling for a halt to the aggression and a ceasefire. It also praised the consistent positions of the countries. And consistent with international law in this regard. Joining Russia, France and China.
The Foreign Ministry stressed that the international consensus to stop the aggression against the Palestinian people, bring in aid, and prevent forced displacement must be accompanied by practical steps and consequences for Israel, the illegal occupation authority, to stop the war of extermination, and other war crimes and crimes against humanity. The success of the draft resolution today is a correct step, but it needs development on the path to the UN Security Council fulfilling its assigned role in maintaining international peace and security.
