“Let’s reaffirm our commitment to upholding the rights of the Palestinian people and to building a future of peace, justice, security and dignity for Palestinians and Israelis alike,” he said in a message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on Thursday.
The UN chief said this year’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people takes place at a time of turmoil, trouble and torment.
“The decades-long Palestinian struggle for self-determination, independence and a life of dignity faces numerous obstacles, including: continued military occupation of Palestinian territory; ongoing violence and incitement; continued settlement construction and expansion; deep uncertainties about the peace process; and deteriorating humanitarian and economic conditions, particularly in Gaza,” the message reads.
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is providing indispensable services and needs our full support, the UN chief said.