GCC Secretary General Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling on the illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza for 57 years. The ruling has reinforced the Palestinian people's legitimacy and legal rights in accordance with international and UN resolutions. The GCC Secretary General emphasized that the occupied territories will remain Palestinian and an inherent right of the Palestinian people. He reiterated the GCC's firm stance on the Palestinian issue, supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Court of Justice has ruled that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza is illegitimate and in violation of international law.
  • The GCC Secretary General, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, has welcomed the ICJ ruling, stating that it confirms and reinforces the Palestinian people's legitimacy and legal rights.
  • The ruling asserts that the Palestinian territories seized by Israeli occupation forces will remain Palestinian and an inherent right of the Palestinian people.
  • The GCC reiterates its firm support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
  • The GCC supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to obtain their state, as per UN resolutions and international law.

Statistics:

  • The Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza has lasted for 57 years (as of the date of the news release).
  • The ICJ ruling emphasizes that the settlement decisions and attempts to change the geography carried out by the Israeli occupation forces are illegitimate and do not enjoy regional or international recognition.
  • The GCC has consistently supported the Palestinian cause, with this latest statement reiterating its stance on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Sources:

  • Kuwait News Agency
  • Statement by the GCC Secretary General, Jasem Al-Budaiwi (date not specified)