Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab
States, expressed his appreciation for the mediation efforts made by the
United States, Egypt, and Qatar in achieving a comprehensive ceasefire
in Gaza. He emphasised the importance of ensuring the entry of aid into
the Strip, as well as the release of prisoners and detainees from both
sides.
In response to the proposal put forward by US President Biden for a
ceasefire, Mr. Aboul Gheit told the media that "it is crucial to assess
the seriousness and response of the occupying force. The dire
humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip requires the Palestinian side
to rise above the pain and sorrow caused by the brutal Israeli
aggression and think with a positive mindset about the proposal to end
the aggression, alleviate the suffering of Palestinian civilians,
facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, and initiate the
reconstruction process to restore what has been devastated and
demolished by the Israeli war machine."
The Secretary-General further emphasised the need to "put an end to
the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the Israeli aggression,
which includes the complete withdrawal of occupation forces from the
Gaza Strip, the return of displaced individuals to their areas, and the
commencement of a reconstruction process." He stressed that these
actions should be carried out "as part of a comprehensive plan to
implement the two-state solution, in accordance with relevant Security
Council resolutions, with a specific timeline and binding guarantees."
