UAE reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement

The UAE has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of all attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their lands, in a statement released after the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo.

Reiterating its condemnation of ongoing violence and illegal Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank, the UAE denounced these acts, as well as all provocative statements and measures targeting Palestinians, including the unacceptable remarks by the Israeli Prime Minister regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The UAE firmly rejected Israeli practices that constitute blatant violations of international law and the UN Charter, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities in halting continuous Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The UAE highlighted that the past months, marked by unprecedented death and destruction in Gaza, have demonstrated the failure of temporary solutions.

It stressed that returning to pre-7th October 2023 conditions is neither viable nor acceptable. Therefore, it is essential to advance a process that ensures a responsible and sustainable resolution not only for the future of Gaza but for the broader Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This must include a clear political horizon based on the two-state solution, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state living in security and peace alongside Israel.

The UAE underscored that efforts to stabilise and rebuild Gaza cannot proceed without a political resolution. It rejected the displacement of Gaza’s residents and insisted that the territory must not remain without a legitimate, competent, and responsible Palestinian national authority capable of maintaining security, stability, and the rule of law.

The UAE stated, "We see the importance of mobilising Arab, regional, and international efforts behind this path and ensuring active participation to achieve it, including by the United States, to establish a sustainable solution that secures stability and prosperity for the region and fulfils the aspirations of the Palestinian people."