Ending Israeli occupation only way for peace: Palestinian foreign ministry

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said ending the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory is the only guarantee for “security, stability and peace” in the region.

“We have repeatedly warned of the consequences of a deadlock in the political horizon and not granting the Palestinian people their legitimate right to self-determination and their state,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“We have also warned of the consequences of the daily provocations and attacks, the continued terrorism of settlers and occupation forces, and the raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Christian and Islamic holy sites,” the statement added.

“What guarantees security, stability and peace in our region is ending the Israeli occupation of the land of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, along the 1967 lines, and recognizing the people’s right to independence and sovereignty.”