RAMALLAH, Sunday, October 29, 2023 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas received today Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, at the Presidential Headquarters in Ramallah.
The Bahraini Foreign Minister conveyed a message of solidarity and support from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, and the people of Bahrain to President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian people.
Al Zayani emphasized that Bahrain stands with the Palestinian people in these challenging times.
President Abbas welcomed the Bahraini Foreign Minister, expressing his appreciation for the visit and the message of solidarity from the King of Bahrain.
The President briefed the Bahraini guest on the latest developments and discussed ways to confront the serious situation in the Palestinian territories, including Gaza and the West Bank.
He emphasized the urgent need to immediately halt the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, which constitutes a clear violation of international law.
President Abbas also called for the establishment of permanent humanitarian corridors to provide humanitarian aid, as well as access to water, electricity, and fuel, stressing the importance of international protection for the Palestinian people.
The President also expressed his rejection of partial or security-oriented solutions for Gaza or the Palestinian issue. He underlined the commitment to a comprehensive political solution based on international legitimacy, which would end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He reiterated the importance of holding Israel responsible for the ongoing aggression.
Furthermore, President Abbas renewed his rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their homes and land, whether in Gaza, the West Bank, or Jerusalem. He emphasized that military and security solutions were unacceptable and had led to the current situation, which could potentially escalate into a regional or global conflict.
The President expressed his appreciation for the supportive stances of Arab countries and their people, advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to Israeli aggression.
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