Kuwait reiterates permanent support for Palestinians

The State of Kuwait reiterated its unwavering and ongoing support for the Palestinians' cause until their rights are fully realized. This stand was expressed by Assistant Foreign Minister for human rights affairs Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah during her speech at the 23rd session of the Independent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah affirmed the commitment of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the people of Kuwait in leading the support for Palestinian rights. The statement emphasized that Kuwait strongly praised the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the ending of military operations by the occupying forces. Kuwait also urged compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2720 and the immediate delivery of humanitar ian aid to the Gaza Strip Al-Sabah confirmed that the State of Kuwait, through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), had provided around 200 million US dollars by April to finance vital projects in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, she mentioned Kuwait's continued support for the efforts of international organizations amid the tragic conditions in the Gaza Strip, particularly through supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) with 30 million US dollars to carry out its humanitarian role. Al-Sabah highlighted the significant participation from Kuwaiti institutions and companies, as well as the notable involvement of 60 embassies accredited to the State of Kuwait. Furthermore, she explained the popular campaigns that were arranged to support people in Palestine, including the launch of a national campaign under the hashtag #FazaaForPalestine. She also emphasized the importance of issuing arrest warrants against the Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. She stressed that holding all perpetrators accountable is essential to stopping the repeated violence and the violations of the rights of the Palestinian people. Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs, headed the Kuwaiti delegation at the session. The delegation also included Turki Al-Daihani, Counselor at the Kuwaiti Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as Maha Al-Kulaib and Jana Al-Dhafiri, Diplomatic Attaches from the Human Rights Affairs Department at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The session's agenda features both open and closed discussion sessions covering a range of topics, with the final report scheduled for issuance next Thursday. Source: Kuwait News Agency