The Israeli-Palestinian conflict ignited with the “Al Aqsa Flood” operation launched by Hamas in response to Israeli provocations in East Jerusalem. Actions and reactions around the world highlight growing tensions and the need for international intervention to restore peace to the region.
Palestinian Resistance Launches “Al Aqsa Flood”
The Palestinian resistance, particularly in the Gaza Strip, has called for unity and immediate action by Arab and Islamic countries in support of their cause. The commander-in-chief of the Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Al-Dayf, launched an appeal to which the Arab and Islamic world responded by expressing support for Palestine.
Reactions in the Arab World
Several Arab countries have expressed concern about the escalation of violence:
Algeria: Algeria strongly condemned Israeli aggression and called for immediate intervention by the international community to protect the Palestinian people. The country emphasizes the importance of respecting international and humanitarian standards.
Egypt: Egypt, as a historic mediator in the region, has called for restraint and urges the international community to press Israel to cease its aggression against the Palestinian people. Egyptian authorities have also initiated contacts with regional and international officials to stop the escalation.
Jordan: Jordan said it was “imperative to stop the dangerous escalation” in and around Gaza. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held intensive discussions with his regional and international counterparts for urgent and effective international action.
Lebanon: Lebanon condemned the developments in Palestine, attributing the situation to the continued Israeli occupation and its continued violations of Islamic and Christian shrines. Lebanese Hezbollah congratulated Hamas for its “heroic” operation.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia expressed concern over the escalation of violence and called for an immediate end to the escalation between the two sides. The country also expressed its condolences to the victims of the recent clashes.
Qatar: Qatar expressed deep concern over the developments in Gaza and called for a cessation of escalation. He warned of the serious consequences of this escalation for the region.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has called for the immediate reactivation of the International Quartet to revive the Arab-Israeli peace process. The country stresses the importance of stopping the escalation, protecting the lives of civilians and exercising maximum restraint.
Morocco: The Kingdom of Morocco expressed its concern and called for a cessation of hostilities. The country emphasizes that the solution lies in dialogue and negotiations, in accordance with international resolutions and the principle of the two-State solution.
Iraq: Iraq condemned the continued violations of the Israeli occupation and called on the international community to act to end these violations and restore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
Kuwait: Kuwait expressed “deep concern” over the escalation of violence and called for an end to Israeli aggression as well as the protection of innocent civilians.
Tunisia: Tunisia expressed its “total and unconditional support for the Palestinian people” and recalled the right of the Palestinian people to recover their lands and create their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Syria: Syria has declared its support for the Palestinian people and their struggle against the Israeli occupation. Syria considers that resistance is the only way to defend the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
Sultanate of Oman: The Sultanate of Oman expressed concern over the ongoing escalation and called for restraint and protection of civilians.
International Reactions
China: China expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and violence and called on all parties to respect calm, exercise restraint and protect civilians. China supports the two-state solution and calls for the resumption of peace negotiations.
United States: US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his administration’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself. He also warned of “hostile actors” seeking to take advantage of the situation.
Europe: The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ukraine and Spain condemned the ongoing attacks and called for safety, restraint and protection of civilians.
Calls for Peace
The current situation highlights the need for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two-state solution. Calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians are essential to prevent an even more serious deterioration of the situation. The international community has a key role to play in restoring peace to the region. It is crucial to maintain pressure on the conflicting parties to return to the negotiating table and work towards lasting peace.
