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Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab and Islamic countries and European partners, announced the launch of the “International Coalition to Implement the Two-State Solution.”
This came during the participation of the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in the ministerial meeting on the Palestinian issue and peace efforts, yesterday, Thursday, on the sidelines of the work of the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
At the beginning of his speech, the Saudi Foreign Minister stressed that the war on Gaza caused a humanitarian catastrophe, in addition to the serious violations carried out by the Israeli occupation force in the West Bank, and the threat to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and religious sanctities, as a perpetuation of the policy of occupation and violent extremism.
He said: “We affirm our appreciation for the countries that recently recognized Palestine, and we call on all countries to be courageous and make the same decision, and to join the international consensus represented by (149) countries that recognize Palestine. Implementing the two-state solution is the ideal solution to break the cycle of conflict and suffering, and implement a new reality in which they can enjoy “The entire region, including Israel, will enjoy security and coexistence.”
He added: “Today, in the name of the Arab and Islamic countries and our European partners, we announce the launch of the “International Coalition to Implement the Two-State Solution,” and we invite you to join this initiative, stressing that we will make every effort to achieve a reliable and irreversible path to a just and comprehensive peace. We look forward to hearing what you have to contribute to ending This conflict, in order to preserve international peace and security.”
Bin Farhan said: “Self-defense cannot justify the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, the practice of systematic destruction, forced displacement, the use of starvation as a tool of war, incitement and dehumanization, and systematic torture in its worst forms, including sexual violence and other crimes documented according to reports.” United Nations”.
He touched on the escalation in the region and said: “These days, we are witnessing a dangerous regional escalation that affects the sisterly Lebanese Republic and leads us to the danger of the outbreak of a regional war that threatens our region and the entire world.”
Bin Farhan demanded an end to the war, saying: “We demand an immediate cessation of the ongoing war and all violations against international law, and holding accountable all those obstructing the peace process and not enabling them to threaten the security of the region and the entire world.” He added: “We wonder what remains of the credibility and legitimacy of the global system in the face of our standing.” We are unable to stop the war machine, and some insist on the selective application of international law in clear violation of the most basic standards of equality, freedom and human rights.”
The Saudi Foreign Minister stressed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is an inherent right and the basis for peace, and not a final result to be negotiated within an elusive political process.
