Statement of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA)On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, The Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs affirms its support the steadfast side of the Palestinian people in their just struggle for their legitimate rights. This day represents an occasion to renew the commitment to solidarity with the Palestinian people and to devote international efforts to achieving justice and peace..

On this day, we raise our voices loudly to express our full solidarity and unlimited support for the Palestinian people. We express our condemnation of all forms of injustice and violations to which the Palestinians are subjected, and we call on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards achieving a just and lasting solution based on international legitimacy resolutions..

The Council believes in the firm belief that the rights of the Palestinian people are non-negotiable, foremost among them the right to self-determination, return, and the establishment of its Independent state with east Jerusalem as its capital. We call for an end to the occupation and all forms of discrimination and injustice imposed on the Palestinian people.

The Council appeals All people of conscience to take practical steps to support the rights of the Palestinian people, and work to end The Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and the cessation of its crimes against the Palestinian people, and the adoption of a political process that leads to a just and comprehensive peace in the region.