Arab Parliament Chairman Calls for Global Ceasefire Consensus on Gaza

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The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi, emphasized that the call for a ceasefire in Gaza has shifted from an Arab appeal to a global demand, gaining broad international consensus. According to Al-Asoomi, the ceasefire is a humanitarian and moral necessity to prevent large-scale conflict in the region. He condemned the occupying power's blatant violations of international law and humanitarian norms, asserting that these actions harm Palestinians and undermine the global legal system. Al-Asoomi expressed support for the two-state solution as the path to lasting peace and security, urging the international community to take concrete steps towards its implementation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The call for a ceasefire in Gaza has evolved from an Arab appeal to a global demand, with broad international consensus.
  • The ceasefire is considered a humanitarian and moral necessity to prevent large-scale conflict in the region.
  • Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi condemned the occupying power's blatant violations of international law and humanitarian norms, arguing that these actions harm Palestinians and undermine the global legal system.
  • Al-Asoomi expressed support for the Joint Ministerial Contact Group's reaffirmation of the two-state solution as the path to lasting peace and security.
  • He urged the international community to take concrete steps towards implementing the two-state solution and participated in an expanded meeting on the situation in Gaza at the UN General Assembly session on September 26.
  • Al-Asoomi called on all parties, including UN member states, to participate in the expanded meeting on "The situation in Gaza and the Implementation of the two-state solution as a path to achieving just and comprehensive peace".
  • The Arab Observatory for Human Rights has emphasized the need for a global response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency, message dated September 14, 2024.
  • Remarks by the Speaker of the Arab Parliament and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Observatory for Human Rights Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi during the second meeting of the Board of Trustees in Cairo.
  • The Joint Ministerial Contact Group of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.