The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albareshas warned that the solution of two states is “very close” to be “impossible” due to the War in Gaza Already the settlement policy that Israel is carrying out in the West Bank, once again encouraging those countries who have not yet done it to recognize the Palestinian State.
Albares has launched this message during an act held at Casa Arabo on the occasion of the recognition of Palestine by Spain, a decision that has defended that “it was undoubtedly a necessary decision.” “It was also a fair decision and, in the light of all the tragedy that we have seen since May 28, a year ago, it was an urgent decision,” he said.
Therefore, he added, “I continue to encourage the rest of the planet’s states that have not yet done so, that they join that movement“And they recognize the Palestinian state, as Spain, Norway, Ireland and Slovenia did a year ago, while congratulating Malta has announced that it will do it soon.
“If the situation on the terrain continues in Gaza and the West Bank, we are very close to the solution of two states being by way of the facts, by way of war, by means of the route of the Illegal colonization, impossible“The head of diplomacy prevented.
On the table, Albares has underlined, the solution of two states, Israel and Palestine has been, who “live in peace and mutual security.” Therefore, it has wielded, “it is not now about restarting, much less to reinvent, the process. The process has already happened, we all know.”
Effective implementation of the two states
“Now what it is about is to conclude and ensure the effective implementation of the solution of two states. And that is an answer that is the only viable. There is no alternative. There is no other way. There is no other way for peace,” Albares stressed.
Thus, the minister has referred to the high -level conference on the implementation of the solution of two states that will be held on June 17 at the UN sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. “Of course Spain will be in it, it will be a crucial moment,” he said.
This appointment, has argued, “it has to be a great moment around the recognition of the state of Palestine and a cry for Palestine to become a full -law member of the United Nations.” “The implementation (of the solution of two states) has to be rapid. You have to be subject to a term. The implementation cannot be a concept. The life of millions of Palestinians is literally at stake, “he warned.
Offer concrete commitments
In this sense, he has opted for “Offer concrete commitments on June 17 in New York. “ “Recognition is one of them. We have to adapt to the circumstances until this war ends and we have to offer solutions that are inclusive, which can host all parties,” he said.
And, of course, he added, “we have to have a firm and autonomous position so that the events on the field do not derail our peace proposals.” At this point, Albares wanted to clarify once again that “our posture, clear, firm and that will be sustained as long as necessary, It is not a position directed against anyone. “
“Of course, it is not directed against Israel” since “the solution of two states includes a state of Israel with whom we want to continue dialogue” and that “we know that we are going to need Israel sitting on the table to apply that solution of two states.”
But at the same time, Albares added, you have to continue “also demanding responsibility for those who have it“, also in relation to” this barbaric war. “
From there, he recalled, his request to impose an embargo on the sale of weapons to Israel and also to impose sanctions “against all those who want to hinder peace and definitely make the solution of two states”, as well as his commitment to the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel based on article 2 related to respect for human rights.
