RAMALLAH, Monday, June 10, 2024 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Presidency has welcomed the adoption by the UN Security Council of a resolution calling for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the complete withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, and the return of the displaced to their homes and neighborhoods throughout the Gaza Strip.

The Presidency also welcomed the UN resolution calling for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of humanitarian aid at scale throughout the Strip, the rejection of any geographical and demographic change, the implementation of the two-state solution, and the unity of the West Bank, including Jerusalem, and Gaza under the Palestinian Authority led by the Palestine Liberation Organization.

The Palestinian Presidency considered the adoption of this resolution as a step in the right direction to stop the ongoing war of genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, calling on all parties to fulfill their responsibilities.

It further stressed that the Security Council’s affirmation in its resolution of its firm commitment to the vision of a two-state solution, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, requires working seriously towards implementing the political solution that leads to ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state, in accordance with international law and international legitimacy resolutions.

The Palestinian presidency extended its sincere thanks to all friendly countries, Algeria, the Arab representative in the Security Council, and Egyptian and Qatari mediation, all of which contributed to making the decision consistent with Palestinian national goals.

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