On July 29, an important step was taken toward ending the conflict in the Middle East and restoring peace in Gaza. Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan officially signed a document demanding that the Hamas group relinquish control in the Gaza Strip, according to the dpa news agency. The document also notes that influential countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Norway, and Ireland have added their signatures. It is reported that Germany is not yet among the states supporting this initiative.
The new document sets out concrete measures for stabilizing the situation in Gaza and finding a path to peace. In particular, it emphasizes that Hamas must step down from power in the enclave and hand over weapons to the Palestinian Authority with international assistance. Dpa notes that the document condemns the attack carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023.
According to the source, this important document was signed at an international conference on a two-state solution held in New York, and it is expected to be officially adopted by the UN by September. By then, more countries may support the document.
The document also includes demands directed at Israel. Specifically, the signatories ask the Jewish state to cease military operations in the Gaza Strip and halt settler activity in the West Bank. Additionally, there is a proposal to establish UN stabilizing forces in the region.
Peace and stability in the Middle East have once again become some of the most pressing topics on the international political agenda. The new document and the growing number of supporting states indicate that efforts toward peace are accelerating. Experts and observers are watching the development of this process with great interest.
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