Arab Group Calls for UN Action on Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

Urgent Call for Action in Gaza

• 🚨 The Arab Group, represented by the UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN, Mohamed Abushahab, and Palestine's Ambassador Majed Bamya, is demanding immediate action from the Security Council to end the war and blockade on Gaza.
• ⚠️ They emphasize that condemnation is insufficient, and action is needed to address the human tragedy, including the use of starvation as a weapon of war.
• humanitarian aid must be unrestricted and distributed based on humanitarian principles.
• 🚫 The Arab Group rejects Israel's proposed aid mechanism, deeming it a violation of international law and humanitarian principles.

Demands for Ceasefire and Hostage Release

• 🕊️ A core demand is an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire.
• 🤝 The unconditional release of all hostages and detainees is also a critical requirement.
• 📜 The group calls for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2735, which outlines an end to bloodshed, aid delivery, and Israeli troop withdrawal.

Advancing a Two-State Solution

• 🇸🇦🇫🇷 The upcoming conference on the two-state solution, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, is highlighted as critical for advancing sustainable peace.
• 🇵🇸 Recognition of the State of Palestine is encouraged as a concrete step towards peace, not just a symbolic gesture.
• 🌍 Member states are urged to take concrete actions to support a viable Palestinian state living alongside Israel.

Accountability and Deterrence

• ⚖️ The speakers stress the need for decisive actions that deter Israel from continuing its current course and hold it accountable.
• 🚫 They note that current international responses have not deterred Israel, emphasizing the need for stronger measures.
• 🌍 The international community, including the Security Council and General Assembly, has tools to respond to the situation, and states cannot hide from their responsibilities.

Settlements and International Law

• 🏘️ The Arab Group condemns Israel's announcement to build settlements in the West Bank, calling them illegal and a decision showing a rift with the international community.
• ⚖️ They argue that the international response to such policies must be much stronger.
• 🕊️ The consensus on a two-state solution based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital remains, and Israel's current government is not aligned with these fundamental principles of peace.