Aboul Gheit described Smotrich’s statements as political absurdity, calling on the international community to strongly confront this extremist approach, which will only result in igniting more fires in the region and sparking new waves of extremism and violence.
Gamal Rushdi, the official spokesman for the League’s Secretary-General, said that Aboul Gheit stressed that these statements issued by a minister in the occupation government reinforce the complete Israeli departure from international law, which considers the West Bank to be occupied land that may not be annexed or impose Israeli sovereignty over it, as he considers the settlements. Illegal or legitimate.
He stressed that these statements reveal the true face of the extremist settler government in Israel and its real plans to liquidate the Palestinian cause, through several policies, including annexing the occupied territories.
The official spokesman stressed that the Arab-Islamic summit that met in Riyadh had approved a number of mechanisms and action plans to confront the Israeli agenda, whose sole goal is to undermine any actual opportunity to implement the two-state solution, which the entire international community defends.
Yesterday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that he had issued instructions to prepare to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, considering that the time has come, in the era of US President Donald Trump, to impose Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, hoping that Trump would support this move.
In this context, the Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Muhammad Ahmad Al-Yamahi, condemned the extremist statements by Bezalel Smotrich, which aim to impose Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, and considered that these statements constitute a serious threat to security, peace and stability in the region, and a flagrant violation of international law and the resolutions of the United Nations and the Security Council. International resolution, especially Resolution 2334, which condemns all Israeli measures aimed at changing the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967 AD, including Jerusalem.
He stressed that all Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, are illegal under international law, in addition to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, which confirmed the illegality of the Israeli occupation and Israeli settlements as occupied Palestinian land.
Several Arab and Western countries condemned the Israeli minister’s statements, which express Israeli intentions to liquidate the Palestinian issue and block the path to a two-state solution, as the West Bank is considered part of the Palestinian territories.
Source: RT
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**Interview with Gamal Rushdi, Spokesman for the League of Arab States**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Gamal. Recently, Ahmed Aboul Gheit made strong statements regarding Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks. Can you elaborate on what Aboul Gheit termed “political absurdity”?
**Rushdi:** Thank you for having me. Aboul Gheit’s comments highlight a deep concern regarding Smotrich’s statements, which reflect an extremist approach that undermines any semblance of peace in the region. By calling this rhetoric a political absurdity, he emphasizes that such statements will only exacerbate existing tensions and could lead to further violence and extremism.
**Editor:** You mentioned that these statements reveal a departure from international law, specifically regarding the West Bank. Can you explain this in more detail?
**Rushdi:** Absolutely. International law recognizes the West Bank as occupied territory, meaning that Israel cannot legitimately impose sovereignty over it or continue the settlement expansion. Aboul Gheit pointed out that these statements from a minister in the Israeli government underscore a complete disregard for international norms. This sets a dangerous precedent and raises questions about Israel’s commitment to peace.
**Editor:** Aboul Gheit also mentioned the risk of these policies liquidating the Palestinian cause. Can you elaborate on the implications of this?
**Rushdi:** Yes, the implication is that the current Israeli government’s policies aim to erase the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. By escalating settlement activities and annexation plans, they are undermining the foundation for a future Palestinian state, which is central to the two-state solution the international community supports.
**Editor:** What steps are being taken by the Arab states to address this situation?
**Rushdi:** At the recent Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, member states approved several mechanisms and action plans specifically designed to confront the Israeli agenda. There is a strong collective commitment to preserving the two-state solution and advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people in the face of increasing pressures.
**Editor:** Thank you, Gamal, for your insights on this critical issue. It’s clear that these discussions are vital for understanding the dynamics in the region.
**Rushdi:** Thank you for having me. It is crucial to keep the conversation going and raise awareness about these pressing concerns.
