Gheit stated that the horrifying scenes from Gaza would remain etched in the memory of peoples around the world.
(R) Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Press Photo
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, met with Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday. The meeting came against the backdrop of the dire situation in Gaza, with Aboul Gheit emphasizing the catastrophic conditions prevailing in the region.
Gheit underscored the alarming violations of Palestinian rights in Gaza by the Israeli occupation forces, particularly the fundamental right to life, access to food, medicine, shelter, and other basic necessities. He further pointed out the disheartening situation of schools, hospitals, places of worship, and refugee camps, all of which have been targeted during the ongoing crisis. Additionally, he highlighted the forced displacement of residents within the Gaza Strip.
The Arab League Secretary-General expressed a loss of trust in international humanitarian law and human rights law due to the continued massacres committed by Israeli forces. He lamented the international community's tendency to adopt a double standard when addressing these crimes and granting further time for the aggressor to continue its actions.
Moreover, Gheit stated that the horrifying scenes from Gaza would remain etched in the memory of peoples around the world, warning of the lasting impact on the awareness of future generations who will not forget Israel's indiscriminate killings in Gaza.
He emphasized that the Western world must comprehend the gravity of the current situation, cautioning against its future repercussions both within and outside the Middle East. Gheit also discouraged any contemplation of further Palestinian displacement, asserting that the only way forward is to end the occupation and pursue a two-state solution, which is the sole path to achieve security for all parties involved.
In conclusion, Gheit stressed that this challenging crisis necessitates the courage of all stakeholders to take ethical and humanitarian positions. He appreciated the High Commissioner's previous calls for respecting international humanitarian law and human rights laws, as well as the cessation of attacks on civilians. He echoed the importance of seeking a permanent solution based on human rights to achieve peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
