THE High -level international conference for peaceful regulation of the Palestine issue and the implementation of the two -state solution took place in New York from July 28 to 30.
The United States and Israel have not participated.
Saudi France and Arabia, conference co-presidents, have called on all UN member states to support a declaration of collective action to end the war in Gaza and to carry out a just, peaceful and sustainable settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
THE New York Declaration on the peaceful regulation of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two -state solution Describes political, humanitarian and security measures to take on a temporal and irreversible basis.
The co -chairs urged the countries to approve the declaration by the end of the 79th session of the General Assembly, in early September, if they wanted it.
Act before it is too late
In his Stark Opening remarks Monday, Secretary General Guterres stressed that the two -state solution is the only viable path To end the longtime conflict and reach lasting peace in the region, warning that there is no alternative.
“A reality to a state where Palestinians are refused equal and forced rights to live under perpetual occupation and inequalities? A reality with a single state where the Palestinians are expelled from their land? It is not peace. It is not justice. And it’s not acceptable, “he said.
He condemned the attack on October 7, 2023 of Hamas and the extent of Israel’s military response, reiterating his appeal to an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the unconditional release of hostages and without hindrance.
“This conflict cannot be managed. It must be resolved, ”concluded Mr. Guterres. “We have to act before it is too late.”
Secretary -General António Guterres addresses the high -level conference on the peaceful regulation of the Palestine issue and the implementation of the two -state solution.
Call for peace
During the three days, more than 125 speakers took the floor during the general debate, including high-level representatives from around the world and the main regional and international organizations such as the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OCI) and the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC).
The delegates underlined the urgency of the concrete stages to carry out a solution to two states, emphasizing the need to empower and reform the Palestinian authority, to rebuild Gaza and to guarantee responsibility for violations of international law.
France, which co -chaired the conference, recalled its support for Israel when it joined the community of nations and said that the Palestinians deserve the same right to a homeland.
“At a time when the two-state solution is more threatened than ever, France is ready to fully recognize the state of Palestine,” said Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs. This recognition, he added, comes in September when the leaders meet for the 80th session of the General Assembly.
The Minister of Saudi Affairs, Coprés, Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, underlined the suffering of thousands of civilians in Gaza under bombing, while Israeli establishments develop in Jerusalem and in the West Bank to modify the demographic nature of the region.
“Peace and security do not take place through the deprivation of rights or strength,” he said, stressing the need for an authentic and irreversible peace process.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, of the United Kingdom, deals with the high-level conference.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, described recent actions in the United Kingdom-in particular the suspension of arms exports and sanctions against extremist colonists, and the restoration of the funding of the United Nations Agence on Rescue and Works for Palestinian refugees.
“It is with the hand of history on our shoulders that the government of His Majesty therefore intends to recognize the state of Palestine when the General Assembly of the United Nations is gathered in September here in New York,” he said.
“We will do so unless the Israeli government agrees to end the appalling situation in Gaza, ends its military campaign and is committed to long -term lasting peace on the basis of a two -state solution.”
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