Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – Arab foreign ministers have called for an “immediate” end to the blockade of Gaza, following a meeting held in the wake of the recent Israeli airstrikes on the region. The ministers expressed their concern over the escalation of violence and called for urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.
“The retaliatory operations carried out and prepared by the Israeli occupation forces will not bring stability but will lead us into more cycles of violence and blood,” warned the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
The situation in Gaza has been deteriorating for years, with the blockade severely limiting the flow of goods and services into the region. This has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis, with the people of Gaza facing shortages of food, medicine, and basic necessities.
The Arab foreign ministers emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict, including the blockade, and called on the international community to take immediate action. They urged the United Nations and other relevant institutions to play a more active role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ending the suffering of the people in Gaza.
“The international community must stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza and work towards a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” said Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim of Iraq.
The foreign ministers also reiterated their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the pre-1967 borders. They called on Israel to halt its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and to respect international law.
The Arab League has been at the forefront of efforts to support the Palestinian cause and has consistently called for an end to the blockade of Gaza. However, the recent escalation of violence has added urgency to their calls for action.
In conclusion, the Arab foreign ministers have urged an “immediate” end to the blockade of Gaza, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis in the region. They called on the international community to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and to take a more active role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is now up to the international community to heed these calls and work towards a just and lasting solution that brings peace and stability to the people of Gaza.
