International appeals for global intervention to halt Israeli aggression and establish a fair peace agreement with Kuwait
International Community Urges Action to End Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories
The international community is intensifying its efforts to bring an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, focusing on diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian actions. The aim is to put an end to the ongoing conflict, secure Palestinian rights based on international law, and work towards a two-state solution.
At a high-level international conference held at the United Nations headquarters, Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Al-Yahya, called for immediate action. He condemned the ongoing blockade on Gaza, which has cut off access to food, medicine, electricity, and water, threatening the lives of over two million civilians. Al-Yahya described these conditions as a "blatant challenge to human conscience and international law."
One of the key efforts is the UN-led high-level conferences and declarations. In July 2025, a High-Level International Conference in New York, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, issued the New York Declaration. This declaration emphasized the need for Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, ending the war, and restoring full authority to the Palestinian Authority under a unified framework of "one government, one law, one gun." It stressed that Gaza must be unified with the West Bank, free from occupation, blockade, and forced displacement.
Another crucial aspect is addressing Israeli violations and impunity. Human Rights Watch urged UN member states to commit to concrete actions such as targeted sanctions, arms embargoes, suspending trade privileges, and enforcing International Criminal Court arrest warrants to end impunity for Israeli violations including apartheid and unlawful settlement activities. These calls follow the 2024 International Court of Justice advisory opinion declaring Israel’s occupation unlawful and violations of Palestinian rights.
Joint statements by international partners also demand humanitarian access and cessation of violence. On July 21, 2025, the UK and 31 other countries issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians and calling for an immediate end to the war and respect for international humanitarian law. They also demanded the release of hostages held by Hamas and emphasized that a negotiated ceasefire offers the best hope for resolving suffering.
Civil society and advocacy groups are also urging the international community to take concrete steps. Organizations such as DAWN (Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era) have urged the international community to prioritize ending Israel’s alleged crimes of genocide, apartheid, and occupation immediately, before discussions on Palestinian statehood and governance can proceed. They recommend international peacekeeping mandates, broad sanctions including arms embargoes, and reconstruction aid for Gaza contingent on an end to occupation and violence.
Al-Yahya advocated for accountability for war crimes through the International Court of Justice and international legal mechanisms. He also called for a renewed commitment to the peace process based on international resolutions and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. He condemned the silence on Israeli crimes in Gaza, calling it "collusion with the executioner against the victim."
In summary, the international community is urging immediate and effective action to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, secure Palestinian rights, and work towards a two-state solution. Concrete measures sought include sanctions, enforcing international law, ceasefire implementation, restored Palestinian governance, humanitarian access, and eventual dismantlement of settlements and occupation policies.
In the call for immediate action from the international community, diplomatic efforts are being made through high-level conferences and declarations, such as the New York Declaration, which stresses the need for Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and an end to the war. Additionally, human rights organizations are urging UN member states to take concrete actions, like targeted sanctions and arms embargoes, to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law, including apartheid and unlawful settlement activities.
