Kuwait city: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated the urgency of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the delivery of relief supplies, and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory to prevent famine and eviction of residents from their homes.
According to Kuwait News Agency, in a phone conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday, the Palestinian leader highlighted the necessity of enabling the State of Palestine to take full control of Gaza with regional and international support. He expressed appreciation for the Spanish government's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and its recognition of the Palestinian state.
President Abbas emphasized that international recognition is crucial to the realization of the two-state solution and the Arab peace initiative, pursuant to relevant international laws and UN resolutions. On his part, Prime Minister Sanchez reaffirmed the support of the Spanish people and government for the struggle of the Palestinian people to attain their legitimate rights, foremost among which is the right to statehood.
Sanchez also stated Spain's commitment to helping stabilize the Middle East through the two-state solution, which envisages Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security. The Spanish leader expressed support for convening an international conference on Middle East peace and forming an international alliance to lobby for realizing the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Echoing Abbas's call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of famine relief, Sanchez demanded a halt to the violence of Israeli forces and Jewish settlers against the Palestinian people. He also called for restarting political dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians based on the rules of international law.