UAE: A brief worldwide mission is required in Gaza

Two weeks in the past, the UAE left a bunch of critically injured youngsters and most cancers sufferers from the Gaza Strip to Abu Dhabi.

This was our eighteenth mission to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe that Gaza has been struggling for 9 months. We additionally delivered practically 39,000 tons of emergency provides, established six water desalination vegetation, supplied a floating hospital for the remedy of the wounded, and established a discipline hospital. In collaboration with our companions, the UAE has been on the forefront in addressing the struggling in Gaza.

With practically 40,000 folks killed and practically 90,000 wounded, in keeping with Palestinian officers, it’s clear {that a} ceasefire and the discharge of all hostages and prisoners is crucial – one thing we have now been asking for onerous once more throughout our not too long ago concluded time period within the United Nations Safety Council. We additionally categorical our full assist for the mediation efforts made by Egypt, Qatar, and the USA.

Whereas the worldwide group is contemplating how one can take care of the post-conflict interval in Gaza, the UAE has been clear that the purpose can’t be to return to the state of affairs that existed earlier than October 7.

Any makes an attempt at “the day after” the course of the Israeli-Palestinian battle should change dramatically in the direction of the institution of a Palestinian state that lives in peace and safety with the State of Israel. Our collective response to the horrors of conflict and occupation should result in a long-lasting and simply peace.

That’s the reason we should search a technique collectively that breaks the cycle of violence in Gaza and lays the inspiration for a unique future for Israel and Palestine. Step one in such an effort is to make use of an interim worldwide mission to answer the humanitarian disaster, set up legislation and order, set up an satisfactory foundation for governance and resolve the a path for the reunification of Gaza and the West Financial institution below one legit Palestinian Authority. .

An interim worldwide mission centered on these 4 priorities may very well be a key a part of a broader technique to assist the Palestinian folks obtain their legit nationwide aspirations for statehood by means of severe negotiations.

A brief worldwide presence in Gaza can solely be established by official invitation from the Palestinian Authority. This should come from a authorities led by a brand new, unbiased, empowered and credible prime minister who’s keen to sort out the mandatory reforms to enhance governance for all Palestinians and who is ready to take duty for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Israel, because the occupying energy, should do its half to make such an effort profitable, as a result of Gaza will be unable to get well if it continues to stay below siege. It can’t be constructed once more except the legit Palestinian Authority is allowed to imagine its tasks. No efforts will succeed if settlement constructing and violence and encouragement of it proceed to extend within the West Financial institution.

Such a mission would require the complete and unwavering assist of all related stakeholders dedicated to peace. With the completely different talents and sources accessible to us, every of us can play an necessary position on this course of. The international locations of the area are capable of contribute considerably, and so they should achieve this, as a result of peace between the Palestinians and Israelis is in the most effective pursuits of the area within the first place.

Together with regional actors, US management, each within the restoration of Gaza and in efforts to revive peace, stays important. America’s unwavering dedication to reaching a two-state resolution, selling Palestinian reforms and Israeli partnership, in addition to supporting the worldwide mission we suggest right here, are all key causes for its success. .

If stability and post-conflict restoration are to observe a ceasefire, there should even be strict monitoring and a system to implement the phrases of the ceasefire.

Lastly, as a way to implement an efficient humanitarian response plan that begins with the restoration of Gaza, UNAMI can’t and shouldn’t search to interchange the position of the United Nations or the work of its companies on the bottom. As an alternative, it should work in partnership with the United Nations system, making the most effective use of its sources and mandate.

We don’t stay in despair. We all know that it will likely be extraordinarily tough to maneuver such an effort ahead. Nonetheless, based mostly on our lengthy expertise in coping with this battle, we’re positive that almost all of Israelis and Palestinians want peace. We imagine that this founding and restoration mission is a approach out of battle and to make this occur.

Deputy Minister of International Affairs for Political Affairs