In a pivotal gathering convened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, political leaders from key Arab nations and representatives from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee came together to deliberate on the ongoing Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Attending the consultative meeting were distinguished figures including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, and the Secretary of the PLO Executive Committee and Minister of Civil Affairs, Hussein AlSheikh.
During the deliberations, the assembled ministers underscored the urgent imperative to halt the hostilities in the Gaza Strip and achieve an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. Emphasizing the paramount importance of safeguarding civilian lives in accordance with international humanitarian law, they called for the removal of all impediments hindering the delivery of vital humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.
Furthermore, the leaders reiterated their unwavering support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), urging all stakeholders to actively contribute to humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of Palestinian refugees.
Central to the discussions was the reaffirmation of the commitment to the two-state solution, with the recognition of the state of Palestine based on the borders of June 4, 1967, and East Jerusalem designated as its capital, in alignment with pertinent international resolutions. The ministers stressed the integral status of the Gaza Strip as part of the occupied Palestinian territory and vehemently rejected all acts of forced displacement.
In a unified stance, the participants of the consultative meeting sent a clear message of solidarity and determination to address the pressing humanitarian and political challenges confronting the Palestinian people. As the situation in the Gaza Strip continues to demand urgent attention, the collective efforts of regional leaders underscore a commitment to pursue lasting peace and stability in the region.
