QNA
New York
Qatar has stressed the need for irreversible steps to achieve a two-state solution that ensures the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Qatar reiterated that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of Palestinian land and rejected any attempts to cause demographic or regional changes there, as affirmed by Resolution 2735.
Qatar also highlighted that temporary solutions are insufficient and that a sustainable solution is necessary in accordance with international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
This came in a statement by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani during the quarterly open debate of the UN Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue, at the UN headquarters in New York.
She noted that this regular session comes at an unprecedented time, amid the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, which has resulted in nearly 130,000 civilian casualties and nearly two million displaced persons due to the indiscriminate bombing of homes, hospitals, and schools, and the policy of collective punishment and starvation.
She reaffirmed Qatar’s condemnation of all forms of targeting civilians and warned of the expansion of the circle of violence. She pointed out that Qatar has swiftly undertaken intensive diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire that ensures the exchange of hostages and prisoners, protects civilians, and allows for the delivery of aid, paving the way for a serious peace process leading to a fair and comprehensive political settlement. She emphasized that these efforts have achieved tangible results in alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s residents.
Sheikha Alya welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2735, which emphasized the importance of ongoing diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the US to reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement. She noted that the three countries, in a joint statement, called on both Hamas and Israel to conclude an agreement reflecting the principles outlined by US President Joe Biden last May, affirming that Qatar remains committed to joint mediation efforts to unify visions and bridge the gap between the parties.
