(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Rejecting all forms of Palestinian displacement, foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar met with Palestinian Authority and Arab League representatives in Cairo on Saturday, Feb. 1. The meeting focused on the recent Gaza ceasefire, the two-state solution, and regional stability.
The ministers expressed their continued support for the Palestinian people's rights under international law and firmly rejected any infringement on these rights, including settlement activities, expulsions, demolitions, land annexation, and displacement. They warned that such actions threaten regional stability and undermine peace prospects.
The participants welcomed the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, which included the exchange of hostages and detainees. They praised the efforts of Egypt and Qatar in mediating the agreement and acknowledged the role of the United States. The ministers expressed hope for continued cooperation with the US administration in pursuing a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the two-state solution.
The participants affirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the ceasefire, stressing the importance of sustained peace for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. They called for unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance, shelter materials, and resources needed for recovery and rehabilitation, along with the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. Rejecting any attempts to divide the Gaza Strip, the ministers emphasised the need for the Palestinian Authority to assume its responsibilities in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, as integral parts of the occupied Palestinian territories. This would facilitate the international community's efforts in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The ministers underscored the vital role of UNRWA and rejected any attempts to curtail its work. They advocated for concerted international action to plan and implement a comprehensive reconstruction effort in Gaza, ensuring that Palestinians remain on their land.
Expressing unwavering support for the Palestinian people's rights under international law, the ministers condemned any infringement of these rights, including settlement activities, expulsions, demolitions, land annexation, and displacement. They warned of the threat such actions pose to regional stability and the prospects for peace.
Egypt, in partnership with the UN, announced its intention to host an international conference for Gaza's reconstruction, appealing for contributions from the international community and donors. The ministers urged the international community, including the UN Security Council, to implement the two-state solution as a means of addressing the underlying causes of tension in the Middle East. This includes a just settlement for the Palestinian cause, leading to a Palestinian state on all its national territory within a unified Gaza Strip and West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in accordance with international resolutions and the 4 June 1967 lines. They expressed their support for the international alliance for the two-state solution and the international conference on the Palestinian cause scheduled for June 2025, chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.
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