The special session of the Arab Parliament on Palestine, titled “Supporting Palestine and Gaza,” commenced on Thursday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. The session, led by Parliament Speaker Adel Abdulrahman Al-Asoumi, saw the attendance of several prominent figures including Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament Ahmed Safadi and Speaker of the Palestinian National Council Rawhi Fattouh.
The session began with a moment of silence to honor the Palestinians who lost their lives due to Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and occupied Palestinian territories. In his speech, Al-Asoumi emphasized the importance of Arab solidarity in confronting Israel’s aggression against Palestinians, condemning the international community’s silence and the UN Security Council’s failure to reach a ceasefire resolution in Gaza.
Al-Asoumi reiterated the Arab Parliament’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and emphasized that the Arab people will not tolerate any infringement on the legitimate rights of Palestinians. He highlighted the regional and international efforts led by the Arab Parliament to halt the war in Gaza.
Rawhi Fattouh, in his address, called for the complete withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, the lifting of the siege, and freedom of movement in and out of Gaza. He stressed the necessity of a “Palestinian national consensus” among all political forces and urged all factions to work towards unity.
Fattouh appealed to the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements to join the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) within the framework of its political program, aiming to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized the significance of ending the war and facilitating the return of displaced Palestinians to their homeland.
Furthermore, Fattouh called for an international conference to be held within a specific timeframe to achieve a two-state solution. He underscored the responsibility of the international community in taking decisive action to halt the war, ensure the unconditional withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza, and put an end to repeated Israeli aggression in the West Bank.
The special session of the Arab Parliament on Palestine serves as a crucial platform for Arab leaders and parliamentary figures to express their solidarity with the Palestinian cause and address the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The session highlights the urgent need for international intervention to bring about a peaceful resolution and ensure the protection of Palestinian rights.
The Arab Parliament’s support for Palestine sends a strong message to the international community, urging them to take immediate action to halt the violence and work towards a just and lasting solution. The voices of Arab leaders and parliamentary figures resonate with the aspirations of the Palestinian people, who have long suffered from the consequences of occupation and aggression.
As the session continues, it is hoped that concrete steps will be taken to mobilize international support for Palestine and put an end to the cycle of violence. The Arab Parliament’s commitment to the Palestinian cause reaffirms the region’s determination to stand united against injustice and oppression.
In conclusion, the special session of the Arab Parliament on Palestine, under the theme “Supporting Palestine and Gaza,” commenced with a call for Arab solidarity in confronting Israeli aggression. The session emphasized the Arab Parliament’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and urged international intervention to bring about a peaceful resolution. It is imperative that the international community takes decisive action to halt the violence and ensure the protection of Palestinian rights.