Arab Group discusses international recognition of Palestinian state, war on Gaza

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Saturday participated in the Arab ministerial consultative meeting of the Arab Group to discuss developments of the Israeli war against the Gaza Strip.

The meeting included Saudi Arabia's minister of foreign affairs, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation and Minister of Civil Affairs Hussein Al Sheikh, Diplomatic Adviser to President of the UAE Anwar Gargash and Minister of State at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al Khulaifi.

The ministers affirmed the importance of ending the war on the Gaza Strip and reaching an immediate and complete ceasefire, ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law and lifting all restrictions hindering the entry of humanitarian aid into the Strip, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

They also expressed their support for all efforts aimed at recognising the independent Palestinian state and fulfilling the aspirations of the Palestinian people.

They also emphasised the importance to implement the two-state solution, recognising the state of Palestine on the 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international resolutions, affirming that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory.

They strongly rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land or any military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah.

The ministers warned against the continuation of Israel illegal measures in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which undermine the two-state solution, including settlement expansion, land confiscation, military operations against Palestinians, and settler attacks.