In a statement, Chancelers claim that the increase in military attacks represent ‘a serious obstacle to the implementation of the two state solution, which is the only way to comprehensive peace’
The Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain condemned the recent announcement of the Israeli government about the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive, including in the city of. In a joint statement, they stated that the decision will deepen the humanitarian crisis and endanger the life of the remaining hostages. In addition, the ministers pointed out that the operation will result in “an unacceptably high number of deaths and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians.”
For the chancelors, the intensification of the military offensive and the occupation of the city of Gaza represent “a serious obstacle to the implementation of the solution of two states, which is the only way to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.” “We firmly reject any demographic or territorial changes in the occupied Palestinian territory. Actions in this regard constitute a blatant violation of international law and humanitarian international law,” according to the document published on Sunday. “The Gaza Strip should be an integral part of the state of Palestine, along with West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the recognition of Palestine and Israel is the best security guarantee for both and will ensure stability for the entire region,” they said.
The ministers reinforced the request for immediate ceasefire agreement and the permanent end of the attacks, as well as the immediate release of all hostages under the power of Hamas and the immediate and large-scale entry of humanitarian aid. “Hamas cannot play a role in future governance or security arrangements in Gaza, and must be disarmed,” they said.
Following the communication of the ministers, the Security Council marked this Sunday (10), at 11am (Brasília time) an emergency meeting to discuss the plan to take control of the city of Gaza-a measure classified by the organization’s secretary general, António Guterres, as a “dangerous climb”.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nicolas Robert
