His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the General Cooperation Council (GCC), affirmed that the Israeli occupation forces' decision to occupy the Gaza Strip represents a blatant challenge to the will of the international community and a flagrant violation of all UN resolutions and international laws, stressing that this dangerous escalation undermines all efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
His Excellency stressed that this aggressive approach pursued by the Israeli occupation forces confirms their determination to continue threatening security and stability in the region and increasing tension and violence, calling on the international community to intensify its efforts and take urgent and effective measures to pressure the Israeli occupation forces to stop their serious and systematic violations and to provide international protection for the Palestinian people.
Moreover, His Excellency Mr Albudaiwi reiterated the firm position of the Cooperation Council in supporting the Palestinian cause and its full support for the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to restore their inalienable rights, foremost of which is the establishment of their independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.