New york: The State of Kuwait has called for an immediate end to the Israeli occupation and urged the international community to take decisive action to enable the Palestinian people to attain their legitimate rights. This appeal was made during a speech by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
According to Qatar News Agency, Al Yahya emphasized that the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories, especially in Gaza, is dire, with unprecedented Israeli military aggression leading to a large number of casualties, including women and children. The destruction of infrastructure, hospitals, schools, and essential services like water and electricity has exacerbated the crisis. He highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the siege on Gaza, which is affecting over two million civilians.
Al Yahya criticized the international community for its negligence and called for immediate international intervention. He reiterated Kuwait's support for the full recognition of the State of Palestine within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and urged countries that have not recognized Palestine to do so.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister called for an end to Israeli aggression, the opening of crossings for humanitarian aid, and the rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians. He also stressed the importance of supporting Palestinian governance and institutions to pave the way for an independent Palestinian state.
Al Yahya appealed to the international community to protect civilians, hold perpetrators accountable, and support political efforts to revive the peace process based on international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002. He concluded by urging the international community to act decisively to stop the aggression, lift the siege, and ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.