BUENOS AIRES, September 21, 2025 (WAFA) – The Progressive Alliance (PA) unanimously adopted a resolution on Sunday calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the cessation of Israeli occupation, urgent humanitarian aid and reconstruction in the Strip, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The resolution was endorsed by all 40 member parties and political organizations representing different geopolitical regions around the world. It reaffirmed the alliance’s commitment to peaceful solutions and international law as a framework for achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Participating remotely from Ramallah, Progressive Alliance’s Arab world representative Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh delivered remarks via video conference. He outlined the scale of destruction, genocide, and famine resulting from the ongoing war in Gaza, as well as Israeli-imposed restrictions, settler expansion, and military incursions across the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem.
Shtayyeh referenced the PA’s previous declaration on Palestine and the Middle East, adopted in Santiago, Chile, on October 6, 2024, which laid out core principles for peace and justice in the region.
In its official statement, the PA Council reiterated its unified call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, the protection of civilians, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians. It also reaffirmed the commitment to a political path based on international law, including the two-state solution on the June 4, 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine, and the West Bank and Gaza recognized as a single territorial unit.
The statement emphasized the urgency of coordinated international action in response to the United Nations’ declaration of Gaza as a famine-stricken area. It expressed strong support for countries opposing forced displacement and called for a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza.
The council outlined several key political, legal, and economic priorities. Chief among these was the urgent demand for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, alongside an end to mass killings and starvation. This call was framed in full compliance with the International Court of Justice’s provisional measures ruling of January 26, 2024, issued in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel.
The council also emphasized the unconditional release of hostages and the need for full respect for international humanitarian law. In addition, the council called for a halt to arms transfers and sales that contribute to operations violating international law. It urged effective international pressure on Israel, including the use of trade and economic measures, to ensure that it complies with its international legal obligations.
Regarding steps toward a just and lasting peace, the council advocated for the implementation of the International Court of Justice’s rulings related to ending the Israeli occupation. It also called for cooperation with the International Criminal Court, including enforcement of arrest warrants where applicable.
Support for United Nations resolutions was underscored as a necessary response to Israel’s ongoing non-compliance, particularly through actions to implement UN General Assembly Resolution 194, which upholds the right of return for Palestinian refugees.
The GPA further condemned efforts to obstruct Palestinian representation at the United Nations. This included criticism of the U.S. administration’s denial of entry to President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation, a move deemed a violation of the UN Headquarters Agreement.
Finally, the GPA expressed strong support for international recognition of the State of Palestine. It urged countries to take concrete steps toward recognizing the State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital.
It also called for support for full Palestinian membership in the United Nations and for official recognition of the status of occupation. Central to these demands was the insistence on ensuring the right of return for Palestinian refugees in accordance with international law.
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