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Jordan Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan, along with 10 Arab, Islamic states denounce Israeli Knesset vote on West Bank sovereignty
AMMAN — Eleven countries, including Jordan, along with regional and international organisations, issued a joint statement on Wednesday condemning the Israeli Knesset's approval of a declaration to impose so-called 'Israeli sovereignty' over the occupied West Bank, the Foreign Ministry announced. The statement, issued by Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the League of Arab States, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, described the move as a blatant and unacceptable violation of international law and a flagrant breach of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), and 2334 (2016), all of which affirm the invalidity of all measures and decisions that seek to legitimize the occupation, including settlement activities in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967. The signatories reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stressing that this unilateral Israeli move has no legal effect and cannot alter the legal status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, foremost among it East Jerusalem, which remains an integral part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. They also emphasized that such Israeli actions would only fuel the growing tension in the region, which has been exacerbated by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the resulting humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip. The statement also called on the international community, including the Security Council and all relevant actors, to shoulder their legal and moral responsibilities, and to act to halt Israel's illegal policies aimed at imposing a fait accompli by force, undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace, and the prospects of the two-state solution. They also reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution based on international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative, and to the realization of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The National
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli Knesset's approval of motion on West Bank annexation
Arab and Islamic countries, including the UAE, have condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli Knesset's approval of a motion calling for the imposition of so-called 'Israeli sovereignty' over the occupied West Bank. The non-binding vote in Israel's parliament, the Knesset, was backed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, as well as some opposition lawmakers. The move is "a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law and a flagrant violation of relevant Security Council resolutions," the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation said in a joint statement. Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territory, they said, adding that "this unilateral Israeli action has no legal effect and cannot alter the legal status of the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly East Jerusalem, which remains an integral part of that territory." They also emphasised that such Israeli measures "will only fuel the growing tension in the region, exacerbated by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the resulting humanitarian catastrophe."
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Cypriot Foreign Ministry: Nicosia Co-Signed The Joint Statement on Gaza
Nada Mustafa The Republic of Cyprus has co-signed a British initiative on a joint statement on Gaza, along with around 20 European Union member states and other countries, choosing to stand in favour of a declaration of broad support and institutional validity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday. The statement, it said, is 'in complete harmony with our own initiatives to provide humanitarian aid through the sea corridor.' According to the Foreign Ministry, the escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in recent days, 'makes it imperative to strengthen the international community's political and diplomatic messages to all sides, and this statement is part of this collective effort.' 'The timing of the signing is linked to the formation of a strong majority of states that support its content, an element that strengthens its institutional weight and increases the possibility of a substantial impact at this juncture,' it adds. Noting that Cyprus 'systematically evaluates' the manner and timing of its interventions, so that they are substantive, effective and supported by a broad international coalition, it said that the decision to support this statement 'reflects the deterioration of the situation on the ground, the need to strengthen the collective influence of the international community and the pursuit of coordinated action', noting 'the overwhelming majority' of the states that signed it. At the same time, it adds, Cyprus aligned itself with the other two states of the EU Trio Presidency, Poland and Denmark, 'confirming good cooperation and cohesion in the context of the preparation of the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.' 'This stance is fully consistent with Cyprus' firm position in favour of increasing humanitarian assistance to civilians, with full respect for Israel's international obligations' and having as priority the dialogue with Israel, 'as a friendly country', it said. The Ministry also states that the statement 'reinforces the message of the Republic of Cyprus to all parties and is in complete harmony with our own initiatives to provide humanitarian aid through the sea corridor'. Cyprus, 'with institutional responsibility and sincere dialogue with Israel', it said, takes a clear stand while at the same time, 'serving' the principles of International Law and the humanitarian dimension of the crisis. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Peters Fails Again – Time For Real Action On Occupied Gaza
The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand's signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action. PSNA Co-Chair John Minto says Peters' statements in the media this morning, fall well short of the condemnation in the joint statement, and are what Minto calls the usual ducking the issue of Israeli culpability. 'Peters still can't bring himself to criticise Israel in Gaza – even after 21 months of mass killing and mass starvation of Palestinians. He condemns a suffering situation, but carefully avoids stating who it causing it.' Minto says there is an extensive list of actions the government must take if it's serious. 'I'm sure the Israeli ambassador in Wellington is happily reporting to his ministry in Tel Aviv that the New Zealand government is still tolerating mass starvation, bombing civilians and ethnic cleansing.' Minto says. 'If the New Zealand government was serious, it would implement this list': 1. Back the call from UN Special Rapporteur for the OPT, Francesca Albanese for military protection for aid convoys to enter Gaza. 2. Close the Israeli embassy in Wellington 3. End trade and investment ties with Israel 4. Deny entry visas for all Israeli Defence Forces personnel 5. Introduce legislation to sanction Israel the same as the Russia Sanctions Act 6. Cease approval for Rakon to export crystal oscillators which may be used by the Israeli military for targeting Gaza and other Israeli assault zones 7. Ban all Rocket Lab launches of satellites used for Israeli reconnaissance over Gaza 8. Suspend all bilateral agreements with Israel; movie co-production, overflight agreement and technological cooperation 9. Stop remittances going to Israel, such as funds for the racist Jewish National Fund 10. Cut scientific, academic, sport and cultural ties with the State of Israel 11. Sell all New Zealand's Superfund investments in Israeli companies 12. Vote to suspend Israeli membership of the United Nations for not withdrawing from all the Occupied Palestinian Territory 13. Cease approving Israeli munitions transporter ZIM Shipping using our ports 14. Join the case against Israeli genocide in the International Court of Justice 15. Sign onto the Hague Group of countries working to ensure Israel complies with International Law
CBC
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Canada joins allies in demanding Israel stop 'dangerous' aid delivery in Gaza
Social Sharing Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and 24 of her counterparts abroad have signed a joint statement saying "the war in Gaza must end now," while calling on Israel to stop displacing Palestinians. The signatories — who include the foreign ministers of France, Japan and the U.K., as well as the European Union commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management — called Israel's aid distribution system "dangerous." The ministers also condemned Hamas for continuing to hold hostages captured from Israel in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and called for their immediate release. They said it's "horrifying that over 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid." That death toll is based on figures released by the UN Human Rights Office. "The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government's aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food," the ministers wrote. The ministers decry proposals by Israeli officials to concentrate Palestinians in Gaza into one city. "Permanent forced displacement is a violation of international humanitarian law," the statement notes. It also takes aim at the Israeli government's proposed expansion of settlements in the Palestinian territories it occupies, particularly as it seeks to divide the West Bank from East Jerusalem. This would "critically undermine the two-state solution," the statement said, noting an increase in the building of settlements that Canada considers illegal, at a time when "settler violence against Palestinians has soared." Israel rejects statement Oren Marmorstein, spokesman for Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry, said Israel rejects the joint statement, calling it "disconnected from reality" and saying it "sends the wrong message to Hamas." "The statement fails to focus the pressure on Hamas and fails to recognize Hamas's role and responsibility for the situation. Hamas is the sole party responsible for the continuation of the war and the suffering on both sides," Marmorstein wrote in a social media statement. "At these sensitive moments in the ongoing negotiations, it is better to avoid statements of this kind." Marmorstein said that Hamas is solely to blame for the lack of movement on a ceasefire and on releasing the hostages. He accused Hamas of "deliberately" increasing tensions and civilian harm at humanitarian aid stations. WATCH | Weekend attacks near aid sites kill at least 85: Attacks near aid sites kill at least 85 in Gaza 16 hours ago The ministers who signed the statement are calling on the Israeli government to lift all restrictions on aid delivery and to "enable the UN and humanitarian NGOs" to do their work safely and effectively. Most of the food supplies Israel has allowed into Gaza go to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an American contractor backed by Israel. Witnesses and health officials say that since the group's operations began in late May, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fire while trying to reach aid distribution sites. Israel blocked aid for three months before setting up GHF sites, effectively shutting down hundreds of sites that had been operated by international agencies across Gaza. Israel says it had to take this step to prevent aid from reaching Hamas, which had been selling vital supplies and food to pay its fighters. But UN agencies say this was not happening to a large extent. While the United States, Qatar and Egypt did not sign the letter, the ministers who did sign say they support the efforts of those three countries to negotiate a ceasefire. The U.S. and Germany were the only G7 countries that did not endorse the statement. In addition to Canada, the signatories include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The signatories added they are prepared to take "further action to support an immediate ceasefire" and establish a political pathway to peace in the region.
