GCC Deplores Israeli Knesset Decision Rejecting the Establishment of Palestinian State

The Gulf Cooperation Council on Thursday condemned the Israeli Knesset's decision on a draft law rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state. In a statement today, GCC Secretary- General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and refusal to approve the Israeli Knesset's decision on the draft law, saying that tit is a clear violation of international and UN resolutions related to the Palestinian cause, and confirms their desire and move forward to fueling tension and threaten security and stability in the region and the world. Albudaiwi called on the international community to reject and denounce this unjust decision, which expresses the intentions of the Israeli occupation forces to expand the circle of conflict and their lack of desire for stability and peace in the region. Hreiterated the stance of the GCC countries towards the Palestinian cause, supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capit al, and supporting the Palestinian people to obtain all their legitimate rights. Source: Qatar News Agency