He stressed the need to stop the construction of settlements and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
He said Reem bint Ibrahim Al HashemiMinister of State for International Cooperation, State U.A.E According to him, the establishment of security, stability and peace in the region comes from a sustainable and just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and a political path that leads to the achievement of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state that lives and lives in peace. It goes hand in hand with the State of Israel, in accordance with bilateral agreements and international law, and strengthening the humanitarian response to the current tragic situation. Gaza Strip.
- 38 thousand tons of humanitarian supplies from the UAE to Gaza
Reem Al Hashemi explained that the UAE, within the framework of its historical commitment to the Palestinian brotherly people, and according to the instructions of its wise leader, continues to provide urgent humanitarian aid and supplies to the sector, and has made no effort to expand it. Supporting the Palestinian brothers and offering initiatives to relieve them, by land, sea or air, stating that in the last ten months, the state transported 38,180 tons of urgent supplies to the Gaza Strip by 8 ships, 1,243 trucks and 334 flights, including 50 airdrops. He added that the UAE will continue to work diligently and will be a leader and pioneer in multiplying the necessary efforts with the United Nations and international partners to support efforts to alleviate human suffering.
Reem Al Hashemi stressed that the UAE believes that a return to the tragic situation that existed before October 7, 2023 cannot achieve the lasting peace that Palestinians, Israelis and all want, and that the UAE believes that the establishment of stability and security in the Palestinian territories and the entire region begins with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and release all prisoners and hostages.
- End human suffering
Reem Al-Hashemi said: “Establishing security and stability and ending human suffering must begin with the establishment of an international temporary mission, at the invitation of the Palestinian Government – led by a new, competent, credible and independent prime minister, working transparently to international standards. according to the highest, and ready to face the necessary reforms to meet the challenges of the Palestinian people and to achieve their legitimate aspirations for independence, state-building, development and stability, and to be able to assume the responsibility of rebuilding Gaza, and the mission of the residents of the Gaza Strip in addition to the task of providing an effective response to the crisis they face, in addition to working to establish law and order, and in addition to establishing the foundations of a qualified government that will lead the way, the unification of the West Bank and Gaza under a legitimate Palestinian list.
In this context, Reem Al Hashemi stressed that Israel, as the occupying authority, must fulfill its role in accordance with international law and human rights norms, because Gaza cannot be rebuilt if it remains under siege, and if the Palestinian Authority does not allow it to assume its responsibilities, it must stop withholding money, in addition to stopping the construction and violence of settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Reviving opportunities for peace
As Reem Al Hashemi explained, the UAE believes in the importance of the joint efforts of regional and international partners, and in coordinated collective action, to shape a future of peace and prosperity for Israelis, Palestinians and all the peoples of the region. In this context, I emphasized the importance of the United States being essential and active in these efforts, both in the phase of recovery in Gaza, and in the efforts made to revive the chances of peace in the region, a strong and clear American commitment to a solution Two states and the success of the mission of the international mission of support for Palestinian reforms they are between the columns.
Reem Al Hashemi concluded: “The UAE will continue its tireless humanitarian support to the brotherly Palestinian people, and is ready to play its part in a sustained effort based on cooperation in a two-state solution to the conflict with regional and international actors. Such an effort must be comprehensive, peace, above all, because it is in everyone’s interest, in the Middle East and in the world”.
