The Permanent Representative of Palestine to the United Nations affirmed that the Israeli policies pursued aim primarily and continuously to undermine the historical Palestinian presence on the land, in preparation for extending full control over it. He pointed out in his speech that this strategy has not changed, but rather is intensifying through systematic practices aimed at uprooting citizens from their villages and cities.
The representative explained that the escalating pace of settlement in the occupied territories, and the accompanying organized terrorism practiced by settlers against civilians, is inseparable from the policy of demolishing Palestinian homes and structures. He considered that these field measures all integrate to serve one ultimate goal: to impose the actual 'annexation' of Palestinian lands and transform it into a legal reality.
The Palestinian diplomat stressed that Palestine belongs to the Palestinians alone, affirming that it is not a commodity for sale or a subject for bartering and control, no matter how great the political or field pressures. He noted that any attempt to change the identity of the land or its legal status will clash with the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and their adherence to their legitimate historical rights.
In a related context, the representative described the Israeli annexation policies as a grave violation of the United Nations Charter and a direct assault on the foundations of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions. He warned that the continuation of these violations puts the international community to a real test to protect the international system from collapse in the face of policies of imposing a fait accompli by force.
The representative also sent a strongly worded message to the international community, stating that the decisions recently taken by the Israeli government represent an explicit declaration of reaching the 'end of the road' for the political process. He pointed out that these moves destroy any remaining opportunities for achieving a just and comprehensive peace based on agreed international references.
The representative concluded his warnings by alerting that the occupation authorities are deliberately pushing towards a comprehensive 'explosion' in the West Bank through their successive escalatory decisions. He affirmed that this trend reflects an Israeli desire to spread chaos to facilitate the implementation of displacement plans, which necessitates immediate and decisive intervention from the UN Security Council to stop this dangerous deterioration.
Recent Israeli decisions mean that we have reached the end of the road, and the Israeli government seeks an explosion in the West Bank.
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Palestine's UN Envoy: Occupation Seeks to Ignite West Bank, Annexation Ends Political Path