Time has come to recognize State of Palestine, says Palestinian FM

New York: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki said that the time has come to recognize the State of Palestine and admit it to the United Nations. In his speech to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, al-Maliki asked, "We did not grant the veto to Israel's admission to the UN 75 years ago, and Israel does not have the veto to accept the State of Palestine after that period." He added that the international consensus on two states on this land must be supported in word and deed, and that there can be no more excuses for the endless continuation of delays and obstruction. Al-Maliki stressed that "time is running out" and that there are two options: the spread of fire or a ceasefire. He added that the alternative to freedom, justice, and peace is what is happening now, emphasizing the need to ensure that the war stops now and does not happen again. Al-Maliki said that the world is calling for a ceasefire, adding that it is time for accountability and the convening of an international peace conference with a clear goal, which is to support international law and implement UN resolutions through the firm action of all states, organizations, and the United Nations. Source: Jordan News Agency