Chair urges protection of Jerusalem holy sites, Bahrain reiterates two-state solution
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Summary
At a session, the Chair called for urgent action to preserve the historic status quo at holy sites in Jerusalem and flagged humanitarian and economic concerns in the occupied Palestinian territory. The Permanent Representative of Bahrain reiterated support for a two-state solution based on 1967 lines.
The Chair opened the session by calling for preservation of "the historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem," and said delegates were "deeply concerned regarding the grave humanitarian and economic situation unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territory," citing restrictions on movement and the withholding of Palestinian tax revenues by Israel.
The statement referenced international frameworks and recent judicial guidance, saying members "reaffirm the collective commitment reflected in the New York declaration to take concrete measures in accordance with international law and in line with the relevant UN resolutions and the 07/19/2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice" to help realize the right of the Palestinian people to self‑determination and to counter policies and threats of forcible displacement and annexation.
The Chair then yielded the floor to the Permanent Representative of Bahrain. The Bahraini representative reiterated support for a negotiated two‑state solution, citing the Madrid terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative and saying that a settlement on the basis of the 1967 lines, "including with regards to Jerusalem," remains the viable path to security, stability and sustainable peace in the region.
Both speakers emphasized adherence to relevant U.N. resolutions and international law. The segment recorded no formal motions or votes; the Chair moved the meeting to a question‑and‑answer period, noting one question was pending.
