GENEVA : This took place at the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held in Geneva, Switzerland.

His Excellency Idris bin Abdul Rahman Al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, delivered a speech in which he reiterated Oman’s firm stance against Israeli actions. His Excellency Al Khanjari condemned Israel’s violation of the ceasefire resolution in Gaza and the resumption of its attacks on defenceless civilians.

He added that the continued policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, constitutes a grave violation of international law and a real threat to peace, as it aims to change the demographic reality through illegal means.

He called on the international community to take effective and immediate measures to halt settlement activity, strengthen international accountability mechanisms to ensure that those responsible for these violations are held accountable, and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people, in line with the international community’s responsibilities.

His Excellency concluded his remarks by pointing out that the conflict in the Palestinian territories is a struggle between power and right, saying: “Power imposes a painful reality that may persist for a period of time, but the rights of the Palestinian people remain steadfast and authentic, and cannot be denied or ignored, regardless of the circumstances. This truth will remain alive in the conscience of humanity and constitute the incentive and starting point for achieving the desired justice and peace.”

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