KUWAIT CITY, Feb 6: The State of Kuwait reaffirmed its firm principled position in supporting the brotherly Palestinian people, their just cause, and their legitimate right to establish their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In a statement Thursday, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Kuwait’s categorical rejection of Israeli settlement policies, annexation of Palestinian lands, and displacement of the Palestinian people from their land, as these steps constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant Security Council resolutions and a threat to the region security and stability. It also went on calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities in providing protection for the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights and ending the Israeli occupation of the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait, HE Rami Tahboub, has emphasized that the Palestinian people and the leadership will not allow the displacement of Palestinians from their land and sacred sites. He reaffirmed the legal and political jurisdiction of the State of Palestine over the Gaza Strip and all occupied territories. In a press statement, Tahboub reiterated that the Palestinian people have clear national goals: “No to occupation, no to annexation, no to displacement.” He called on the international community to continue its support for these goals, which he described as essential for peace, security and prosperity in the region.” Tahboub also stressed the immediate need to stop Israeli aggression, ensure a complete ceasefire, and demand Israel’s full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. He called for better management of aid distribution and the provision of temporary shelter while confirming that the Palestinian government is prepared to handle these tasks progressively without displacing any citizens from Gaza. He thanked the government of Kuwait, particularly His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the Kuwaiti government for their strong stance against the displacement of Palestinians, which was reflected in the statement by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tahboub also urged the international community to support Palestine’s efforts and work towards a comprehensive political solution, one that honors international legitimacy, the Arab peace initiative, and Palestinian statehood with East Jerusalem as its capital. In related news, Israel said on Thursday it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with US President Donald Trump’s plan for the territory. Officials meanwhile said Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz behind the scenes to try and head off the plan.

By Fares Al-Abdan
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies