Renew commitment to Palestinian people, UN chief urges

Commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called to renew commitment to the Palestinian people.
As the @UN turns 75, the question of Palestine remains distressingly unresolved.
On #PalestineDay, let's renew our commitment to the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their rights and build a future of peace, dignity, justice and security. https://t.co/0NoegRykgb
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 28, 2020
“Let us together resolve to renew our commitment to the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, dignity, justice and security,” Guterres stated.
He said that prospects for a two-State solution are growing more distant, pointing out that the expansion of illegal settlements, demolition of Palestinian homes and structures, violence and continued militant activity, are causing great misery.
He urged ‘Israeli’ and Palestinian leaders to explore every opening to restore hope and achieve a two-State solution.
He also expressed his committment to support Palestinians and ‘Israelis’ to resolve the conflict and end the occupation.
“I remain committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and end the occupation in line with relevant UN resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements in pursuit of the vision of two States – Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestine – living side by side in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders, on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States,” he said.
He added, “We must also do all we can to ease the suffering of the Palestinian people.”
Guterres expressed his concerns over the financial situation facing UNRWA.
“The agency plays an essential role as the main provider of direct and often life-saving assistance to many of the 5.7 million Palestine refugees.”
“I appeal to all Member States to urgently contribute to enable UNRWA to meet the critical humanitarian and development needs of Palestine refugees during the pandemic.”