Gov’t Condemns Israeli Aggression, Backs Gaza Reconstruction

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel condemned Israel’s ongoing aggression against Palestinians and its violations of the ceasefire agreement and reaffirmed his support for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Yesterday, Minister Khaleel attended the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he reiterated the Maldives’ unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and highlighted the country’s recent actions, including its declaration of intervention in the case concerning Israel’s obligations regarding the presence and activities of UN agencies in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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The ministry stated that Khaleel emphasised that a just and lasting resolution requires the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also raised concerns over Israel’s continued ceasefire violations and condemned calls for the displacement of Palestinians. He urged the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid and called for a permanent ceasefire.

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Additionally, Khaleel expressed Maldives’ firm support for the Gaza reconstruction plan adopted during the Arab League Summit.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which comprises 57 member states, remains a strong advocate for Palestinian statehood. The Maldives has been an active member of the OIC since joining in 1976.