Palestine will ask the UN to protect the two-state solution

Speaking at the “2023 Jerusalem Conference on Supporting Resistance, Development and Investment” held in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, with high-level participation from Arab countries, Abbas first of all wished the God’s mercy to those who lost their lives in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and a speedy recovery to the injured.

Pointing out that the war in the Palestinian territories began decades ago, not with the 1967 occupation of Jerusalem, but to get rid of the Jews in Europe and secure the interests of the colonial countries, Abbas said: “We are the ones who have rights in Palestine. , Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa. Similarly, we are the rightful owners of the Burak Wall (Wailing Wall).” saying.

Abbas, who said that they will appear before the UN Security Council (UNSC) and other UN affiliated organizations in the coming days, in the face of Israel’s intransigent attitude and practices that cross red lines, added that these organizations They will be full members. at the UN to preserve the two-state solution, noting that they will convey the demand to end Israel’s unilateral actions, especially the settlements.

HISTORY AND LEGAL STATUS OF EAST JERUSALEM

In his speech at the conference, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah es-Sisi called on Israel to accept the Arab Peace Plan, stating that his country opposes practices aimed at changing the historical and legal status of East Jerusalem.

Addressing the Israeli government and people, Sisi said: “The time has come to spread a culture of peace, coexistence and integration among the peoples of the region. So let’s implement the Arab Peace Plan and put a veil over the suffering of both Israel and future generations of Palestinians.” he said.

Sisi also warned of the dire consequences of trying to impose a fait accompli that would negatively affect negotiations on the final status of East Jerusalem.

Jordanian King Abdullah II stressed that Israel’s violations must end for the realization of peace on the basis of the two-state solution.

Underlining that Masjid al-Aqsa is the first qibla for Muslims and that there will be no peace, stability and development in the region without progress in resolving the Palestinian issue, the King of Jordan said that attempts to change the legal and historical status of Jerusalem have negative repercussions on the stability of the region.

A CALL FROM ALGERIA TO THE “UNITY” OF THE PALESTINIAN GROUPS

Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtan Lamamra, who attended the conference on behalf of Algerian President Abdulmecid Tebboune, called on the Palestinian groups to end the division among themselves and come together.

Lamamra stated that his country continues its efforts to ensure unity in Palestine, and in this context, the Algerian Declaration was signed in Algeria on October 13, 2022 as part of the Palestinian Dialogue Talks. (AA)