Qatar and France Reject West Bank Annexation, Support Palestinian Elections
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Qatar and France jointly rejected plans to annex parts of the West Bank and called for an end to settlement expansion and settler violence. They also expressed support for a ceasefire in Gaza and for holding Palestinian elections to strengthen institutions. The statement emphasizes advancing a two-state solution through continued international and regional coordination.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Qatar and France rejected West Bank annexation plans and settler violence in a joint statement.
- The two nations support UN Security Council Resolution 2803 for ending the Gaza war.
- Doha and Paris backed holding Palestinian general elections to bolster institutions.
- They called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
- The statement emphasized advancing a two-state solution through political tracks.
Qatar and France issued a joint statement on Wednesday rejecting any attempts or plans to annex parts of the West Bank. The two nations called for an end to settlement expansion and settler violence against Palestinian civilians, emphasizing the need for an immediate and sustainable halt to these actions.
Regarding Gaza, Doha and Paris expressed support for UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and a comprehensive plan to end the war and achieve stability in the Strip. They urged all parties to fulfill their commitments, including a ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces according to agreed arrangements and timelines.
The statement stressed the importance of enabling Palestinians to exercise their democratic rights, announcing support for holding general Palestinian elections as soon as possible. This is seen as a step to strengthen Palestinian institutions, national legitimacy, and create conditions for self-determination.
Both countries highlighted the necessity of continued international and regional coordination to link efforts for de-escalation, recovery, and reconstruction in Gaza with a comprehensive political track. This aims to protect the occupied Palestinian territories and advance a two-state solution.
The joint declaration comes amid ongoing international efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, alongside warnings about the dangers of settlement expansion and annexation plans in the West Bank, and their implications for Palestinian rights and the possibility of a political resolution to the conflict.