Presidency commends Biden’s call for Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Presidency expressed today its satisfaction and appreciation for the remarks made by U.S. President Joe Biden in his annual State of the Union address, where he addressed several issues, including the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. In a statement released today, the Presidency stated that President Biden's comments align with the truth and the Palestinian demands repeatedly expressed by President Mahmoud Abbas. These demands include the implementation of the two-state solution based on international and Arab legitimacy, the full membership of the State of Palestine in the United Nations, recognition by states that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, a complete Israeli complete withdrawal from the land of the State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, and resolving all permanent status issues. In his address, Biden called for an immediate six-week ceasefire, stating that Israel cannot use aid as a bargaining chip. He instructed the U.S. military to le ad an emergency mission to deliver food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters. Biden emphasized that the only true solution is the two-state solution, stating that the war has claimed the lives of over 30,000 innocent civilians, surpassing the casualties of all Gaza wars combined. He added that thousands of children and women have been killed, many children have been orphaned, and over two million Palestinians have been subjected to bombardment and displacement. Homes have been destroyed, suburbs turned to rubble, and cities devastated, leaving families without food and medicine, added the U.S. president. Biden underscored Israel's primary responsibility to protect civilians and urged Israel to allow the entry of more aid. He warned Israeli leaders that humanitarian aid should not be treated as a secondary matter or used as a bargaining chip. Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA