The genocide in Gaza and the ongoing violations resulting from the Israeli occupation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, represent a serious test of the international community's commitment to the principles of international law and justice. There is no doubt that the international community's positions supporting Palestinian rights have been embodied in concrete steps, as most countries of the world have recognized the State of Palestine. The truth remains firmly established that true diplomacy is that which is biased towards human values and international law, not towards the balance of power.
The war of extermination in the Gaza Strip is still ongoing, and Palestinians are being killed daily despite the agreement on a ceasefire, in light of Israel's non-compliance with its terms. Work must be done on the importance of moving to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, and it has become important for European intervention and the importance of using the influence and power of European countries supporting Palestinian rights to pressure for the imposition of peace requirements and force Israel to grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights, foremost of which is the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The occupation government continues to implement escalating policies in the occupied city of Jerusalem, including the continued storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the intensification of settlement projects in East Jerusalem, and the escalation of demolition and displacement operations targeting Palestinian neighborhoods. These measures constitute part of a comprehensive plan to impose new realities on the ground and change the demographic character of the holy city.
What is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories is a systematic aggression that includes killing, destruction, and starvation, in addition to policies of settlement, annexation, and terrorism that violate international law and the Geneva Conventions. The racist hate speech issued by officials of the occupation government constitutes behavior that expresses their desire to continue their aggression against the Palestinian people, defying the international community.
It has become necessary to continue the Arab role in protecting the historical and legal status in Jerusalem and to enhance action in international institutions to stop Israeli violations. The priority now is to achieve a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and it is necessary to use centers of power and increase pressure on Israel to abide by international agreements and treaties, and to stop colonial expansion that violates international law. It is also important to work to ensure that Palestinian elections are held in all parts of the country, especially in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, and that elections cannot be held without their participation, and that they will be illegitimate if any component of the Palestinian people is absent.
Peace cannot be achieved through subjugation or denial of rights, and it cannot coexist with apartheid or impunity. There must be continued and increased international efforts in support of Palestinian rights, especially the recognition of a number of countries of the State of Palestine, and the initiatives of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee headed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the European Union, which culminated in the convening of the International Conference for Peaceful Settlement and the adoption of the New York Declaration calling for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The European Union bears a special responsibility in defending the values of dignity, justice, and the rule of law, and silence cannot be overlooked in the face of Israeli crimes, as this has become a form of complicity. Work must be done to activate international accountability mechanisms in accordance with the decisions of the International Criminal Court. In this regard, principled diplomatic work must continue, and diplomacy is not merely crisis management, but a means to achieve justice and build a peace based on equality and mutual respect.
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The Occupation's Racism and Stages of Implementing the Ceasefire Agreement