The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent visit of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to the illegal Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank. The ministry has denounced his comments and actions, which only serve to further legitimize and support the illegal occupation of Palestinian land.
In a statement released on Monday, the ministry expressed its deep concern over the visit, which it deemed as a clear violation of international law. The ministry emphasized that the Israeli settlement of Ariel, like all other settlements in the occupied West Bank, is illegal under international law and is considered a major obstacle to the achievement of a just and lasting peace in the region.
The ministry also criticized Johnson’s remarks during his visit, in which he praised the illegal settlement and its inhabitants as “pioneers” and “heroes”. Such statements only serve to perpetuate the false narrative that these settlements are legitimate and that the Palestinians are the ones hindering the peace process.
It is worth noting that the U.S. House Speaker’s visit to the illegal settlement of Ariel comes at a time when the Israeli government is intensifying its efforts to expand and annex more Palestinian land in the West Bank. This visit, therefore, sends a dangerous message of support and encouragement to the Israeli government, further emboldening its illegal actions.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has also expressed its disappointment with the U.S. administration for its continued bias towards Israel and its blatant disregard for international law. This visit is just another example of the U.S.’s unwavering support for Israel, despite its continuous violations of Palestinian rights and its disregard for international law.
The ministry has called upon the international community to take a firm stance against such visits and to hold Israel accountable for its illegal actions. It has also urged the U.S. administration to reconsider its policies and to work towards a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the principles of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.
The illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have been a major obstacle to the peace process for decades. These settlements not only violate international law but also deprive the Palestinian people of their basic rights, including their right to self-determination and their right to live in peace and security.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and its support for all efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in the region. It has also called upon the international community to take concrete actions to put an end to the illegal Israeli occupation and to support the Palestinian people in their quest for freedom and justice.
In conclusion, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry’s denouncement of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s visit to the illegal Israeli settlement of Ariel is a clear message to the international community that such actions will not be tolerated. It is time for the international community to take a firm stance against the illegal Israeli occupation and to work towards a just and lasting solution that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian people deserve to live in peace and security, and it is the responsibility of the international community to make this a reality.
