Afghanistan demands “the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid” to the Strip and affirms that peace will only come through the creation of the State of Palestine
Jan. 16 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The authorities established by the Taliban in Afghanistan after taking power in 2021 have applauded this Thursday the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip reached between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which they described as “the fruit of legendary Palestinian resistance.
The Afghan Foreign Ministry has indicated in a statement that it “applauds the ceasefire between Hamas and the occupying entity”, while expressing its gratitude to the mediators, “especially Qatar and Egypt”, leaving the United States aside. , for “his efforts” to seal the pact.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan congratulates the leadership of Hamas and the brave young Palestinians for this great achievement,” he said, before emphasizing that “it is imperative that all stages of the agreement be implemented in a way that guarantees the sustainability of the halt.” the fire and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Thus, he has asserted that “the parties involved and the international community must guarantee that the occupying entity fulfills its obligations and promises in a responsible manner”, while adding that “permanent peace and stability in the Middle East will only be achieved through a just solution to the Palestinian problem.
In this way, he has supported the creation of the two-state solution, supported by the international community, and has stressed that “the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on behalf of the Afghan people, will continue to fully support the Palestinian people in realizing the dream of establishing an independent Palestinian state.
The agreement, reached after months of indirect talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, will be divided into three phases. The first of them will last 42 days and will certify the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Israeli troops towards the border and the exchange of 33 hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
The second phase will consist of the distribution of “safe and effective” humanitarian aid in much of the Gaza Strip, devastated after more than 15 months of Israeli offensive. The repair of health centers will also be carried out and civil supplies and fuel will be allowed to enter the enclave. As the first phase is certified, more details of the second and third stages of the pact will be announced.
Israel launched its offensive against Gaza after the attacks carried out on October 7, 2023, which left nearly 1,200 dead and about 250 kidnapped. Since then, more than 46,700 Palestinians have died in the Strip, according to the Gazan authorities, controlled by Hamas, to which are added more than 850 deaths at the hands of security forces and in attacks carried out by settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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