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Iran says Palestine has a “non-negotiable” right to self-determination and formation of an independent state with the occupied holy city of al-Quds as its capital.
Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saied Iravani made the remark in an address before the UN Security Council on the situation in the West Asia region, including the Palestinian issue, on Wednesday.
“Establishing an independent, sovereign Palestinian state with al-Quds as its capital remains the legitimate aspiration of the Palestinian people,” he said.
He urged all Palestinian groups to remain united, warning that any sort of division only serves Israel's interests.
He added that Israel’s military actions and the impunity granted to the regime by the United States and some Western countries are the causes of the “severe humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza.
The Tel Aviv regime is committing further atrocities in grave violation of international law amid the US and its Western allies’ continued provision of weapons, political backing, and financial support in grave violation of international law, he emphasized.
“The total blockade of food, water, fuel, and medicine imposed on Gaza constitutes collective punishment. It flagrantly violates the Fourth Geneva Convention and amounts to a war crime,” Iravani said.
The Iranian diplomat stressed the need for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, adding, “Priorities must include humanitarian access, aid delivery, and prisoner exchanges.”...
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