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Observer
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman condemns Israeli violation of Gaza truce
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman reiterated its strong condemnation of the Israeli violation of the ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip and its resumption of aggression against defenceless civilians. This was stated by Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations, while participating in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, held in Geneva, Switzerland. He added that the continued policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, constitutes a grave violation of international law and poses a real threat to peace as it aims to illegally alter the demographic reality. He called on the international community to take effective and immediate measures to halt settlement activity, strengthen international accountability mechanisms to ensure accountability for those responsible for these violations and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people in line with the responsibilities of the international community. Al Khanjari pointed out that the conflict in the Palestinian territories is a struggle between power and right, saying: 'Power imposes a painful reality that may persist for some time, but the rights of the Palestinian people remain steadfast and cannot be denied or ignored regardless of the circumstances. This truth will remain alive in the conscience of humanity and constitute the incentive and starting point for achieving the desired justice and peace.' Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release captives, while the group warned they would return "in coffins" if Israel does not stop bombing the Palestinian territory. Just over a week since the military resumed operations following a January truce, Israel said two projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip, with one intercepted and the other landing near the border, and with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage. Shattering weeks of relative calm in the war brought by the fragile ceasefire, Israel last week resumed intense bombardment and ground operations across Gaza. According to the health ministry in Gaza, 830 people have been killed in the territory since Israel resumed its strikes on March 18. No deaths have been reported on the Israeli side. - Agencies
Observer
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman condemns Israeli violation of Gaza ceasefire
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, held in Geneva, Switzerland. A number of statements were made during the debate, including that of the Sultanate of Oman which was delivered by Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva. He emphasized that the Sultanate of Oman reiterates its strong condemnation of the Israeli violation of the ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip and its resumption of aggression against defenseless civilians. He added that the continued policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, constitutes a grave violation of international law and poses a real threat to peace as it aims to illegally alter the demographic reality. He called on the international community to take effective and immediate measures to halt settlement activity, strengthen international accountability mechanisms to ensure accountability for those responsible for these violations and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people in line with the responsibilities of the international community. Al Khanjari pointed out that the conflict in the Palestinian territories is a struggle between power and right, saying: 'Power imposes a painful reality that may persist for some time, but the rights of the Palestinian people remain steadfast and cannot be denied or ignored regardless of the circumstances. This truth will remain alive in the conscience of humanity and constitute the incentive and starting point for achieving the desired justice and peace.'
Observer
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman calls for action to ensure right to food
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food as part of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council which is being held in Geneva. Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, delivered a speech in which he stressed that the right to food is not only a matter related to food security, but rather constitutes a fundamental pillar for guaranteeing human dignity and the right to a safe and healthy life. Al Khanjari added: "Millions of people still suffer from malnutrition as a result of ongoing armed conflicts, climate change and economic crises that lead to disruption of supply chains which increases the suffering of the most vulnerable groups and poses a direct threat to the right to food. The challenges resulting from public debt, inflation and international financial policies complicate the issue of ensuring the right to food as countries burdened with debt are forced to divert their resources allocated to social sectors, such as food subsidy programmes, to pay off public debt. Besides, inflation affects the purchasing power making it difficult for individuals to obtain sufficient food.' Al Khanjari stressed the need to find a fair balance between financial obligations and ensuring that citizens' basic needs are met and to adopt sustainable economic and financial policies that take into account human rights and guarantee individuals' right to sufficient and safe food, indicating that achieving this goal requires radical reforms in the international financial system to enable countries to take effective measures to combat hunger and ensure food security. Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, said that the use of starvation as a weapon of war in the Palestinian territories is a flagrant violation to the right to food and constitutes a war crime according to international law. He called on the international community to take urgent measures to stop such practices that threaten life and human dignity. At the end of his speech, he underscored the importance of joint action to ensure the right to food for all, especially in areas of armed conflicts. — ONA
