Saudi Arabia stresses necessity of ending Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state
April 27, 2022, 11:09 am

Saudi Arabia stresses necessity of ending Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state

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The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, the Kingdom has affirmed its commitment to the constants of the Palestinian cause represented in ending the Israeli occupation, establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Al-Quds as its capital and guaranteeing the right of return for Palestinian refugees return.

This came in Saudi Arabia's speech before the UN Security Council's session, held today under the item "The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian cause ", delivered by Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Counselor Mohammad Al-Ateeq.

Al-Ateeq stressed the importance of comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East as a strategic option to end this conflict, on the basis of the two-state solution, in accordance with international references, the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, return of refugees and putting an end to Israel’s occupation of all Arab territories.

Al-Ateeq said: Muslims' holy month of Ramadan witnesses the Israeli occupation forces storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, closing its gates and attacking defenseless worshipers inside the mosque and in its outer courtyards.

Saudi Arabia confirms its commitment to the constants of the Palestinian cause represented in ending the Israeli occupation, establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Al-Quds as its capital and guaranteeing the right of return for Palestinian refugees return (Photo: Supplied)

He expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of this brutal attack against the sanctities and defenseless Palestinian people.

Al-Ateeq affirmed that this systematic escalation is a blatant attack on the Islamic nation and a violation of relevant international resolutions and covenants.

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid over Al-Aqsa Mosque and attack on Palestinian worshippers

Counselor Al-Ateeq called on the international community, the UN Security Council in particular, to play its role in holding the Israeli occupation forces fully responsible for continuing such crimes and continuous violations against the defenseless Palestinian people, their territories and their sanctities, which will only lead to more violence and security tension in the region.

Source: spa

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