According to a statement released by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, daily crimes by the Israeli occupation have become a prevalent part of life for Palestinian citizens. This is especially true in Jerusalem and “Area C” regions, where settlers enjoy full freedom and government support for construction in settlements. In contrast, Palestinians are prevented from reclaiming their land or building upon it due to the strength of the Israeli occupation.
The statement also emphasized the international community’s responsibility to enforce international law, lamenting the non-implementation of more than a thousand decisions made in favor of the Palestinian cause. It accused the world of a severe form of double standards, calling for immediate action.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the actions of the Israeli occupation forces, settler militias, and their armed terrorist organizations for their crimes against Palestinian citizens, their land, properties, and holy sites. It views the recent escalation in the demolition of houses and the clearing of lands as an extension of Israel’s open war on Palestinian political and human existence, especially in occupied East Jerusalem and other “Area C” regions.
The statement warned against Israel’s race against time to complete the gradual annexation of the West Bank, deciding its political future unilaterally and far from the negotiation table. This, it argued, undermines any chance of actualizing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In conclusion, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry held major powers, which provide protection for Israel’s violations and crimes, fully responsible for the failure to enforce and respect international law.
The call from Palestine for the UN to label Israel as an apartheid state represents a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern politics. It’s a cry for the international community to revisit the decade-long issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of international law and human rights. Whether or not the UN responds to this request could have long-standing implications for the region and the world at large.
