Geneva, March 24 (QNA) - The State of Qatar voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the escalating violations committed by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers against the fraternal Palestinian people, through killing, assault, seizure of property, forced displacement, demolition of homes, continuation of settlement and racist policies, violation of the sanctity of holy places and infringement upon their religious and legal status, continued breach of the ceasefire in Gaza, refusal to withdraw from it, and obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian aid to it.

This came in a statement by the State of Qatar, delivered Tuesday by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hend Abdalrahman Al Muftah, during her participation in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, Item 7, within the framework of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Her Excellency strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against the fraternal Syrian Arab Republic and the fraternal Republic of Lebanon, and its expansionist policies that aim to undermine the achievement of a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace, and expose security and stability in the Middle East region to further risks.

Her Excellency stressed that the international community's failure to put an end to these crimes and violations, to hold all those responsible accountable, and to end the Israeli occupation, has contributed to their escalation and has made Israel place itself above the law and disregard international legitimacy.

HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva affirmed that, amidst the current situation in the region, the world should not forget the Palestinian cause, and that it is time for the international community to seriously and effectively assume its responsibilities to ensure that the Palestinian people regain all their legitimate rights, especially the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. (QNA)