🌍 Today, Nov 29 marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People—a global moment to spotlight the enduring quest for peace in Gaza, the West Bank and beyond.
Despite the Gaza ceasefire’s first phase starting in early October, tensions remain high. Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue, and talks for phase two haven’t officially kicked off.
In the West Bank, military operations by the Israeli military have been ongoing since early 2025, with settler attacks on residents rising sharply. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports over 9,600 such incidents since 2006—around 1,500 this year alone.
Key Moments from the UN Event
- Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray reaffirmed the Palestinian right to statehood and called for an end to the occupation, as deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice.
- China sent a message stressing the two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace.
- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari backed an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital.
Experts like Niu Xinchun from the China-Arab States Research Institute highlight China’s long-standing friendship with the Palestinian people. First non-Arab country to recognize the State of Palestine in 1988, China consistently pushes for a fair, lasting resolution rooted in two states living side by side in security.
For us, a digitally savvy generation, achieving peace means global teamwork—reviving negotiations, respecting international rulings, and supporting Palestinian statehood. ✌️🌟
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Two-state solution highlighted on International Day of Solidarity
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