DUBAI: The State of Palestine on Tuesday welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of a US-drafted resolution on Gaza, saying it reaffirms the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and an independent state.
It described the resolution as an important step toward securing a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian aid.
In a statement, Palestinian officials urged the immediate implementation of the resolution, stressing the need to restore normal life in Gaza, protect civilians, prevent displacement and secure the full withdrawal of Israeli forces.
They said the resolution must also support reconstruction efforts, safeguard the two-state solution and stop any attempt at annexation.
The State of Palestine expressed readiness to work with the US administration, Security Council members, Arab and Islamic countries, the European Union, the United Nations and all partners involved in the New York Declaration.
Officials said such cooperation is essential to ending the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, while advancing a political path toward a just and lasting peace based on international law and the two-state framework.
Reaffirming its commitment to national unity, the State of Palestine said it stands prepared to assume full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip as part of a unified Palestinian state.
The statement also conveyed appreciation to countries that have pledged support for efforts to end the occupation and achieve Palestinian freedom and independence, calling the resolution an important step toward regional and global peace and stability.
