December 2, 2021
1 min read

UNGA President urges early resolution of Palestinian question through action

Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has emphasised the need for action rather than words to bring a resolution to the Palestinian question…reports Asian Lite News

The lack of progress on the Palestinian question is “disheartening,” Shahid told the UNGA plenary meeting on the question of Palestine and the situation in the Middle East, Xinhua news agency reported.

“Words cannot save Palestinian people suffering from decades of occupation, arbitrary arrests, and the use of excessive force against them.”

UNGA President urges early resolution of Palestinian question through action

“Words cannot restore their demolished homes or halt the proliferation of illegal settlements on their land,” he added.

“These issues can only be resolved when we take action to resolve them: by providing humanitarian assistance; ending this conflict; upholding the human dignity of the region’s inhabitants,” the UNGA President stressed.

Shahid underscored that “the most important thing we can do is bring an end to this conflict by facilitating a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders.”

“That two-states solution, as outlined in Resolution 181, remains the only path to ensuring that Palestinians and Israelis can both realise their legitimate aspirations, living side-by-side in peace and security, based on the 1967 borders, and with Jerusalem as the capital of both states,” he said.

“Yet, until now we have not achieved the establishment of a state for the Palestinian people in line with international law,” he added.

ALSO READ: Imran Khan’s speech at UNGA draws flak

“Remedying this requires a multilateral political process aimed at achieving a just and peaceful solution. One based on international law and relevant UN resolutions,” Shahid said.

“We must continue to push for a return to constructive negotiations between the parties to resolve the complex issues.”

Previous Story

Taliban, Iranian forces clash on Nimroz border

Next Story

New Delhi needs to remain focused on Myanmar

Latest from Arab News

UAE aid for Gaza in global focus

Titled Hope Remains, the documentary brings to light the UAE’s leading role in providing vital aid and support to the people of Gaza. The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has released a

Syria, Israel begin quiet talks

The announcement came just hours after Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out new airstrikes in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, hitting a range of military targets. Syria has confirmed the commencement

Gaza truce deal hits new snag

US says Hamas’ reply to the ceasefire plan was “totally unacceptable” and accused the Palestinian group of dragging the negotiations backward. The latest attempt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza has hit

IAEA flags Iran enrichment spike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in two separate but related reports, said Iran has boosted its uranium stockpile enriched up to 60% purity by nearly 50% since February. Iran has vehemently

US flag returns to Damascus

Billions in energy deals and lifted sanctions mark Syria’s reintegration, as US reopens embassy and declares the war-torn nation “open for business” under new regional partnerships. The United States has reopened its
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UAE Partners With Israel On Beresheet-2 Moon Landing

The UAE will exchange research and develop scientific instruments for

Palestine PM warns Israel against policies in East Jerusalem

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has warned Israel against maintaining