Palestine's UN Ambassador on Gaza Crisis: Call for Peace and International Action

Urgent Appeal Against Israeli Military Operation

• 🚨 The Palestinian Ambassador alerted the Security Council to the Israeli government's declaration of a massive military operation and total control in Gaza.
• 💡 This planned escalation is seen as a direct contradiction to the will of the international community, international law, and common sense.
• ⚠️ The Ambassador highlighted that over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, with many more injured or under rubble, emphasizing the need to stop the war machine.

Call for International Responsibility

• 🌍 Ambassador Riyad Mansour stressed that it is the duty of the international community to act.
• 📞 President Abbas is actively contacting global leaders to urge responsible action and prevent further catastrophes in Gaza.
• 🕊️ The core message is a plea for peace, an end to occupation, and the independence of the State of Palestine, aligning with the global consensus on a two-state solution.

Diplomatic Efforts and Security Council Action

• 📜 A letter was delivered to the Security Council president, urging the council to shoulder its responsibilities and act immediately.
• 🤝 Immediate meetings were requested with the League of Arab States and the OIC to mobilize collective action.
• 🗓️ There is a push for an immediate Security Council meeting, with discussions ongoing regarding timing, potentially as early as that afternoon or Saturday.

Global Response and Influence

• 🇪🇺 The Ambassador noted and appreciated the positions of countries like the EU, UK, and Germany, who have indicated they will not send weapons that could be used against Gaza.
• 🙏 Hope is expressed that these stances will influence those with significant leverage over Israel to deter the planned operation.
• 🤝 An Arab-Islamic ministerial committee, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Palestine, Turkey, Nigeria, and Indonesia, is studying a draft statement.

Addressing Hostage Situation and Alternative Options

• 💔 Regarding the Israeli goal of freeing hostages, the Ambassador stated that an immediate ceasefire is the fastest way, not escalation.
• 🗣️ Families of hostages in Israel are reportedly opposing Netanyahu's government's position, viewing it as a declaration of execution for the hostages.
• ✨ The alternative option to continued killing and suffering is peace, which the international community is calling for.