Important Statements on the Gaza Crisis at the Arab League Council of Foreign Ministers
Important developments took place at the 162nd Council of Foreign Ministers of the Arab League held in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. At the meeting, the current war conditions in the Gaza Strip were discussed. Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Abu Ghait, emphasizing that this crisis is a priority issue not only for the Arab world but for the entire international community, said: “Stopping the war in the Gaza Strip is a demand not only of the Arabs, but of the whole world.” he said
Abu Ghaith, Prime Minister of occupying Israel Benjamin NetanyahuDrawing attention to ‘s attitude towards the war in Gaza, he said, “Netanyahu is not ready for a ceasefire agreement. However, there is no other option than establishing a ceasefire.” he said While this situation raised concerns among the international community, it once again revealed the urgency of the steps that need to be taken to ensure peace in the region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing Turkey, attended this critical meeting in Cairo. Hakan Fidanalso participated. Also, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzariniwith UN Gaza Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator Sigrid KaagImportant names such as were also present.
The Arab League Council of Foreign Ministers will discuss the necessary ways to stop the ongoing attacks of the occupying Israel against the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and will emphasize the need to increase international cooperation on this issue.
