Israel receives warning on perpetuation of occupation illusions through actions to acknowledge Palestinian state: Palestinian Foreign Minister
The upcoming UN resolution vote next weekend is set to be a significant moment in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. According to reports, 142 countries are expected to support Palestinian state recognition as part of the two-state solution endorsed by the UN General Assembly. This leaves about 10 countries, including the United States and Israel, opposed, with around 12 expected to abstain.
The Palestinian foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, has expressed optimism about the global support for their cause. Shahin stated that the whole world may eventually be on one side and Israel and a few countries on the other side regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state.
The recognition of a Palestinian state is scheduled to take place at the United Nations summit co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris on September 22 in New York. This recognition is seen as the long-awaited fulfillment of a promise made by the international community to the Palestinians.
However, the Palestinians are concerned about Israel's refusal to negotiate. Shahin has asserted that they will not take the current situation any further and are asking for their rights as enshrined in international law. The foreign minister also believes that a permanent ceasefire should not jeopardize the momentum of recognition.
Israel's continued actions, such as annexing land, increasing settlement activities, and violence by settlers, are causing suffocation of Palestinian life. Shahin stated that these actions are not conducive to peace and security, and Israel cannot continue to act as a state above the law.
The Palestinian foreign minister also expressed hope that the United States will eventually recognize the need for two states. Several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, have already announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations summit.
Each country that recognizes a Palestinian state will have commitments based on that recognition. Recognition of a Palestinian state is not just symbolic, but also sends a clear message to the Palestinians that 'we are with your right to self-determination'.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that "there will be no Palestinian state." However, the foreign minister believes that the international community's recognition of a Palestinian state is a game changer and should be viewed positively.
The Palestinian foreign minister also addressed the issue of Hamas, stating that Hamas does not want to be part of the governance of Gaza in the day after a peace agreement. There is a consensus in the Arab world and the Islamic world on the disarming of Hamas.
Shahin also expressed shock over the European Union's inaction during the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Non-recognition by Israel could empower extremists on both sides because extremists do not want to see two states.
The recognition of a Palestinian state is a crucial step towards peace and a two-state solution. The upcoming UN vote is a testament to the international community's commitment to upholding the principles of justice, equality, and self-determination for all peoples.
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