NEW YORK: The State of Kuwait, on behalf of the Gulf Group at the United Nations warned Sunday of the “dangerous” decision of the Israeli occupation to reoccupy Gaza Strip, including plans to fully occupy it and control it. This came in a speech by the Kuwaiti Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tareq Al-Bannai, on behalf of the Gulf Group, during a session held by the UN Security Council regarding the Palestinian issue.Al-Bannai reaffirmed the Gulf group’s stance in supporting the Palestinian cause and rejecting all forms of occupation, warning that a full-scale invasion of Gaza will impact the entire region, leading to more violence, “as the international community will bear the consequences of silence and inaction.”
He added that the ongoing violations by the Zionist occupation send a devastating message that international laws are applied selectively, emphasizing the need for urgent action to ensure protection for the Palestinian people and their aid, and to support the UNRWA and reject any attempts to undermine its role.
Al-Bannai affirmed the support of the GCC countries for these efforts and the keenness to enhance them in coordination with relevant international parties, in a way that contributes to breaking the cycle of violence. The Kuwaiti delegate referred to the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, welcoming the recognition of Palestine by a number of countries.
Al-Bannai expressed the Gulf group’s condemnation of the continued Zionist occupation violations in Jerusalem and the West Bank, including expansion of settlements, eviction and displacement, and repeated incursions into Islamic and Christian holy sites. — KUNA
