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Daily Tribune
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Support for Palestine
A parliamentary delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the meetings of the Palestine Committee and the Social Affairs, Women, Children, and Youth Committee, held in Algeria. The meetings were held as part of the 38th Executive Committee meeting of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU). MP Zainab Abdulameer underlined the responsibility of Arab parliamentarians to support the Palestinian people, and expose rights violations.
Shafaq News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Libyan MP: Palestine resolution drafted for Arab Parliament
Shafaq News/ The Palestinian cause remains central to the Arab Parliament's agenda, Libyan lawmaker Abdul Salam Nasia affirmed on Saturday. Speaking to Shafaq News on the sidelines of the Arab Parliament sessions in Baghdad, Nasia revealed that the Palestine Committee has drafted a resolution to be presented during Monday's session, pointing out, 'The proposed resolution endorses Egypt's Gaza reconstruction initiative and urges enforcement of International Court of Justice rulings.' 'It calls on member states to suspend all forms of military support to the Zionist entity [Israel] and demands an immediate ceasefire and an end to the assault on Gaza,' Nasia added. The Libyan MP also emphasized that Iraq's hosting of the Arab Parliament meetings signals a renewed and assertive role in regional affairs. Earlier today, the Arab Parliament opened its plenary session in Baghdad, launching four days of meetings hosted by Iraq's Council of Representatives.
Iraqi News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Yahmadi: Iraq's Hosting of Arab Parliament Sessions Underscores Deep-rooted Solidarity with the Palestinian Cause
Baghdad – INA President of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yahmadi, asserted on Saturday that Iraq's hosting of the Arab Parliament's sessions serves as a powerful testament to the Arab world's unwavering solidarity in support of Palestine. In his address while chairing the Palestine Committee—attended by an Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent—Al-Yahmadi stated: 'We extend our sincerest greetings as we convene the first session of the Palestine Committee within the fourth legislative term, here in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. This session is dedicated to deliberating the Palestinian issue and the ongoing atrocities being inflicted upon its people—including mass killings, forced displacement, and the wholesale destruction of essential infrastructure such as healthcare facilities, administrative centers, water networks, electricity grids, and transportation routes. These acts constitute some of the most egregious violations of international humanitarian law, committed by the Zionist occupation in both Gaza and the West Bank, leaving thousands of civilians—primarily women and children—dead, countless others missing beneath the rubble, and over two million Palestinians displaced and struggling to survive amidst severe shortages of food and potable water.' He continued:Firm in our conviction that the Palestinian cause remains the Arab world's foremost and most sacred issue, the Arab Parliament categorically rejects any and all efforts aimed at liquidating or undermining the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. The Parliament reaffirms its resolute commitment to the Palestinian struggle through sustained diplomatic engagement and coordinated efforts with regional legislative bodies. We call for the mobilization of international support, not only in solidarity with the Palestinian people's suffering, but also to help them achieve their full legitimate rights. Furthermore, we demand a firm international stance to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable, initiate immediate reconstruction in Gaza, halt all forced displacements, and support the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, as a pathway to enduring peace and stability in the region.' Al-Yahmadi added: Our presence today within the halls of the Iraqi Parliament—and Iraq's initiative in hosting these critical deliberations—reflects the depth of mutual solidarity between the Iraqi and Arab parliaments, and a shared commitment to supporting our Palestinian brothers and sisters. This meeting affirms the imperative of reinforcing Arab unity in defense of the Palestinian cause, and in pursuit of a just and lasting peace. We reiterate our support for the Palestinian people's steadfastness on their ancestral land, reject all forms of demographic engineering or forced migration, and call for robust Arab contributions toward the swift and comprehensive reconstruction of Gaza in a manner that guarantees the population's continued existence on their homeland.' He emphasized:We call for the immediate return of all displaced persons, an urgent and comprehensive ceasefire, the full withdrawal of occupying forces from the entirety of Gaza, and the unconditional lifting of the siege to facilitate the unhindered delivery of humanitarian and medical aid. We categorically condemn the targeted bombings of hospitals and humanitarian institutions by the occupation forces.' Al-Yahmadi warned that 'the occupying power has flagrantly crossed all red lines and is actively engaged in policies of ethnic cleansing. We denounce its ongoing campaign of assassinations and its attempts to silence voices of truth and justice. We call upon the international community—particularly the United Nations Security Council and the International Criminal Court—to undertake immediate, concrete action to halt the aggression in Gaza and hold the leaders of the occupation fully accountable for their continuous war crimes.' He concluded by welcoming 'the outcomes of the emergency Arab Summit hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt on March 4, 2025, which reaffirmed the unity of the Arab position and its categorical rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians under any pretext—rightly identifying such acts as crimes of ethnic cleansing and violations of human rights. The Arab Parliament fully endorses the reconstruction plan proposed by Egypt and adopted by the summit, as it ensures the resilience and permanence of the Palestinian people on their historic homeland. We commend the tireless efforts of Arab leaders who continue to champion the Palestinian cause and uphold the legitimate rights of its people in the face of ongoing aggression.'
Jordan Times
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Lower House finalising law preventing displacement of Palestinians
AMMAN — Head of the Lower House's Palestine Committee Sulaiman Saud has said that the Chamber is currently drafting a law on preventing the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan. He added that the law, currently at the Lower Chamber's General Secretariat, will be implemented 'regardless of the cost" once it passes all constitutional stages. Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Saud noted that the law will be deliberated and passed in the Lower House, then forwarded to the Senate, and finally to His Majesty King Abdullah for ratification before reaching the government, which will then be legally obliged to implement it. He said that the approval process for the law 'would not take long', noting that the timeline depends on the observations, ideas, and amendments suggested by MPs. Saud said that the importance of the proposed law lies in its alignment with national principles to prevent the displacement of Palestinians, stressing that "Jordanians stand united behind His Majesty, as was clearly evident in the protests that took place across all governorates." The lawmaker also indicated that a House session is likely to be held "soon" to support national positions rejecting the displacement of Palestinians, pointing out that all recent sessions have discussed the Palestinian cause, national security and preserving the Jordanian identity. On Wednesday, several MPs proposed a draft law to prevent the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan following remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding his country's control over the Gaza Strip after the resettlement of Palestinians elsewhere. According to the Chamber's proposal, the law aims to protect national unity and reaffirm Jordan's sovereignty in line with all provisions of the Constitution. It also reflects the 'official and popular rejection of any attempt to make Jordan an alternative homeland for Palestinians, underscoring that "Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians," and that the Palestinian people alone have the right to determine their fate.
Jordan Times
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Lower House finalizing law preventing displacement of Palestinians
AMMAN — Head of the Lower House's Palestine Committee Sulaiman Saud has said that the Chamber is currently drafting a law on prevent the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan. He added that the law, currently at the Lower Chamber's General Secretariat, will be implemented 'regardless of the cost" once it passes all constitutional stages. Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Saud noted that the law will be deliberated and passed in the Lower House, then forwarded to the Senate, and finally to His Majesty King Abdullah for ratification before reaching the government, which will then be legally obliged to implement it. He said that the approval process for the law 'would not take long', noting that the timeline depends on the observations, ideas, and amendments suggested by MPs. Saud said that the importance of the proposed law lies in its alignment with national principles to prevent the displacement of Palestinians, stressing that "Jordanians stand united behind His Majesty, as was clearly evident in the protests that took place across all governorates." The lawmaker also indicated that a House session is likely to be held "soon" to support national positions rejecting the displacement of Palestinians, pointing out that all recent sessions have discussed the Palestinian cause, national security and preserving the Jordanian identity. On Wednesday, several MPs proposed a draft law to prevent the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan following remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding his country's control over the Gaza Strip after the resettlement of Palestinians elsewhere. According to the Chamber's proposal, the law aims to protect national unity and reaffirm Jordan's sovereignty in line with all provisions of the Constitution. It also reflects the 'official and popular rejection of any attempt to make Jordan an alternative homeland for Palestinians, underscoring that "Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians," and that the Palestinian people alone have the right to determine their fate.
