Riad Malki, special envoy of Palestine and advisor to President Mahmoud Abbas for International Affairs, during his speech as special guest at the XXIV Summit of the ALBA-TCPheld this Saturday in Caracas, assured that the ALBA TCP “is a living testimony of the power of collective determination to challenge imperialism and promote a more equitable and just world order.”
The special envoy of the Palestinian nation pointed out the parallels between the history of his country and that of the American nations: “just as the ALBA nations fought for their sovereignty and dignity, the Palestinians continue to resist an occupation that denies them their universal rights.” , says Telesur.
In his opinion, the nations of the DAWN They have not only recognized these parallels but have translated their solidarity into concrete actions. “Countries like Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Cuba have taken courageous stances by refusing to establish diplomatic ties with Israel,” actions that – he said – send a message to the world that justice and accountability are non-negotiable.
In his speech he highlighted that the Palestinian people find inspiration in ALBA, because more than a political and economic alliance, it is a manifestation of the invincible human spirit and a commitment to the universal principles of solidarity, justice and resistance against oppression.
In his speech, he condemned the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and insisted that it is a reminder of the failure of the international community to act against Israel’s violations, “since the health catastrophe in Gaza is a result of the blockade.” and the illegal occupation that has turned 85 percent of that territory into an uninhabitable area,” he said.
“The situation in the West Bank is no less serious,” he added, explaining that Israeli troops have intensified their military operations, while settlers systematically commit terrorist acts against Palestinians, including arson and destruction of agricultural land. These are actions that also endanger the stability of the entire region, he stressed.
In his opinion, the impunity granted to Israel only extends the suffering and death of Palestinian civilians who have been resisting Israeli colonialism for more than seven decades.
“Deliberate attacks against civilians, the denial of humanitarian aid and the indiscriminate use of force constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,” Malki emphasized, as an example of such impunity. Sometimes condemned but ignored by the dominant countries, Telesur highlights.
Malki thanked the countries of the Alliance for inviting Palestine in a special way, and also took advantage of the occasion to denounce the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Israel and the United States against all Palestinians.
It should be noted that during the summit, the permanent integration with the category of sister country to the State of Palestine was unanimously approved.
