Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gives
a speech at the Cairo Summit for Peace
CAIRO – 21 October 2023: Palestinian President
Mahmoud Abbas warned against attempts to displace the Palestinian people from
their lands to other countries, saying “We totally reject the deportation of
Palestinians from Gaza. We will not leave.”
In
his speech at the Cairo Summit for Peace, Abbas called for implementing the
two-state solution and resolving the refugee issue based on United Nations
Resolution 194, asking for an immediate end to the Israeli aggression and for
the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow food, medicine and other
necessities into besieged Gaza Strip.
“We
reiterate our complete rejection of the killing of civilians on both sides, and
demand the release of all civilians, prisoners, and detainees. We affirm that
we are committed to international legitimacy, the signed agreements, and the
adoption of political and legal methods to achieve our national goals. These
are the policies of the State of Palestine and the Palestine Liberation
Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people,” he
added.
Speech of Israel PM Netanyahu in Knesset
on oct 12, 2023
From
the depths of our hearts, we embrace the families who have lost loved ones, the
families of the victims, of the fallen, of the murdered and, of course, the
families of the abducted. The pain is so great that sometimes it seems that it
is too heavy to bear and the grief is also very heavy. It is felt in every
home. To all of the families, we send a loving embrace and heartfelt support. I
receive regular updates from the person I appointed to be responsible on the
issue of the abductees, Brig.-Gen. (Ret.) Gal Hirsch, who is in constant
contact with the families. We will not slacken in the effort to bring them back
home. At the same time, we are united in the same great determination against
the abhorrent and murderous enemy.
Our
marvelous soldiers, conscripts and reservists, came out in vast numbers, many
from overseas in packed planes because they understand that this is the moment
of truth. This truly is a war over home and it must end with one thing –
complete victory and the smashing and elimination of Hamas.
our people is among the world's oldest. During
the thousands of years of our existence we have met countless challenges. We have
known suffering. We have known pain more than any other people but we never
surrendered. Strength of will and endurance are synonyms for the Jewish people.
We will also meet this current test, even though it is almost too difficult to
bear. The Shabbat of the 7th of October will be etched as a cursed and dark day
in the annals of nations. For us, the Jewish people, it is the most harrowing
day since the Holocaust
We
have a strong country, a strong government, a strong people and a strong
military with a sense of mission and a clinging to that mission, both on the
frontline and on the home front. We have faith in our path. We will find these
accursed murders, these human beasts, with full force and we will defeat them.
We will wipe them off the face of the earth. The time will come when we will
rebuild the destroyed communities. We will rebuild the area around the Gaza
Strip and we will restore it as a flourishing and prosperous area.
USA State Department Briefings Oct 19,
2023 by Mathew Miller
Secretary
Blinken returned to Washington early this morning from an eight-day trip
through the Middle East, where he met on multiple occasions with senior
officials from the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, as well
as leaders in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. Over the
course of his trip, he made a number of things clear: that the United States
strongly supports Israel and its right to defend itself from Hamas, and that
support is unwavering; that the United States supports the aspirations of the
Palestinian people, who are the victims of Hamas’s acts of terrorism; and that
we believe it is important to establish mechanisms to keep civilians in Gaza
out of harm’s way and provide them with humanitarian assistance.
Over
the course of his meetings, the Secretary pressed these two points, along with
the need to secure the release of hostages and prevent the conflict from
widening, to every official he met. And when he returned to Israel on Monday
after his meetings with officials from other governments, he was able to
deliver these messages not just on behalf of the United States but also on
behalf of others in the region who agree that Israel has the right to defend
itself, but also want to see innocent civilians protected.
India Ministry of External Affairs Brief
Oct 12 by Shri Arindam Bagchi,
How
do we see the situation on Palestine or our position on that? Our policy in
this regard has been long-standing and consistent. India has always advocated
the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign,
independent, and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognized
borders side by side at peace with Israel. And I think that position remains
the same.
There
were some queries about how do we see the developments that are happening,
including the violence that's taken place, as well as did Prime Minister raise
some issues. I think Prime Minister's conversation or his comments stand on
their own. And I think they do not require any clarification. On Palestine, as
I mentioned, we have said our position…on what is our long-standing position.
The only element that I would like to add is that there is...regarding
particularly the humanitarian situation or the developments, you said, I think,
restraint, Devirupa, you had asked. And Rishabh, I think you had asked about
whether the intervention, I don't know what you meant by intervention. As I said,
our focus is to assist our citizens. But there is an universal obligation, I
think, to observe international humanitarian law. There is also a global
responsibility to fight the menace of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations. And I think that accurately sums up how we look at this
position.
..We
do believe there is a universal obligation to observe international
humanitarian law. And there is also a global responsibility to fight the menace
of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. I think that addresses your
query. I don't want to repeat it again
China Briefing - Foreign Ministry
Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on October 9, 2023
China
is closely following the escalating conflict between Palestine and Israel.
We’re deeply saddened by the civilian casualties and oppose and condemn acts
that harm civilians. We oppose moves that escalate the conflict and destabilize
the region and hope fighting will stop and peace will return soon. The
international community needs to play an effective role to jointly help cool
down the situation.
To
end the cycle of conflict between Palestine and Israel, it is essential to
restart the peace talks, implement the two-state solution and settle the
Palestinian question fully and properly through political means at an early
date so as to take care of each party’s legitimate concerns. China will
continue to work relentlessly with the international community towards this
end.
We
oppose and condemn acts harming civilians. The priority now is to end
hostilities and restore peace as soon as possible and work together to
deescalate the situation.
On
the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China has always been on the side of equity
and justice. As a friend to both Israel and Palestine, what we hope to see is
the two countries living together in peace and enjoying security and growth
together. The key to achieving that lies in the realization of the two-state
solution and establishment of an independent State of Palestine.
China believes that dialogue and negotiation
is the fundamental way out. We call on all parties to stop the fighting
immediately to avoid further escalation and deterioration of the situation.
Violence
for violence is not the answer. The international community needs to act with
greater urgency, step up input into the Palestinian question, facilitate the
early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and find a way to
bring about enduring peace. China will continue to work relentlessly with the
international community towards that end.
On
the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China has always been on the side of equity
and justice. As a friend to both Israel and Palestine, what we hope to see is
the two countries living together in peace. The key to achieving that lies in
the realization of the two-state solution. The most important thing at the
moment is to stop the fighting as soon as possible, protect civilians and avoid
further escalation.
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