Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi has endorsed the recent recognition of Palestine by Spain, Ireland, and Norway.
In a statement on Wednesday, Albudaiwi said this recognition is "a major turning point" for the two-state solution and "a powerful nudge" for other countries to follow suit.
Recognition of Palestine, he argued, would be a key step towards Palestinians finally securing all their rights and living freely, with justice and independence. This recognition comes after years of what Albudaiwi described as "suffering under Israeli occupation, facing constant injustice and rights violations."
Albudaiwi called on the international community to play its role in supporting the Palestinian people to obtain the full right to establish their state.
He also reaffirmed the firm stance of the GCC in support of the Palestinian cause and reaching a solution based on ending the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Also, the Arab Parliament has expressed its appreciation for the new step.
In a statement, the parliament hailed this move as "a triumph for justice and a testament to the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state."
Emphasizing the growing global recognition of Palestine, the parliament asserted that such actions serve as a concrete response to "the failed endeavours of occupation forces aiming to eradicate the Palestinian cause—an objective that is destined to falter," SPA reported.
Reiterating its call, the Arab Parliament urged all nations that have yet to acknowledge the State of Palestine to take decisive steps towards recognition. Doing so, it emphasized, would constitute a vital stride towards rectifying the historical injustices endured by the Palestinian people throughout decades of occupation. The call aligns with the internationally recognized two-state solution, endorsed by numerous resolutions of international legitimacy.
