[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]During the 21st Doha Forum, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh delivered a powerful call for international sanctions against Israel, asserting that Israel should not be allowed to act above international law and violate humanitarian and international legal principles without consequences. Shtayyeh’s impassioned plea for sanctions came in the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Shtayyeh denounced Israel’s actions as war crimes and emphasized the need for accountability. He argued that sanctions were a crucial tool to hold Israel accountable for its alleged violations of international law. The prime minister’s call resonated with the audience, leading to thunderous applause.
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The Palestinian leader’s address also touched on the role of the United States in the conflict. Shtayyeh placed blame on the U.S., accusing it of contributing to the atrocities occurring in Gaza. The remarks reflected a broader sentiment among some nations and leaders critical of the U.S. stance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In response to recent suggestions that control of Gaza should be transferred to the Palestinian Authority after the conflict, Shtayyeh firmly asserted that Hamas was an integral part of Palestine. He rejected any notion of sidelining or excluding Hamas from the Palestinian political landscape, highlighting the need for Palestinian unity.
The Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, also addressed the forum, expressing disappointment that the humanitarian truce brokered by Qatar could not be extended into a permanent ceasefire. He warned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza had the potential to radicalize an entire generation in the Middle East.
Al Thani’s speech reflected Qatar’s active role as a mediator in the conflict, and he expressed determination to continue efforts for peace despite the challenges. The Qatari Prime Minister stressed that questions about the efficiency of international systems and legal instruments had become more pressing as the conflict persisted.
The Doha Forum, themed “Building Shared Futures,” became a platform for leaders to discuss contemporary challenges, with a specific focus on the war in Gaza. The speeches by Shtayyeh and Al Thani highlighted the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis and seeking a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
