IIMSAM Official Marked International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Doha, Qatar, November 30, 2010 --(PR.com)-- “Today, as we observe the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians, we remember the dispossession and displacement of thousands of Palestinian families as a result of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Palestinians have been deprived of their inalienable right to self-determination and a Palestinian State has not yet seen light. The 1967 occupation of the West Bank and Gaza has deepened the suffering and pain of the Palestinians and numerous political efforts and initiatives came to pass over the past decades, to no avail, and the situation in the Palestinian Territories is increasingly troubling,” said Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council while observing the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

The Goodwill Ambassador further said “Each year, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we commit ourselves anew to the goal of finding a solution to the question of Palestine, which lies at the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict. This observance also reminds us of the pressing need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace throughout the Middle East.” He went on to say, “While condemning the violence whatever its origin and calling for a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I express my solidarity with the Palestinian people, whose current situation is certainly bad and the people are the ultimate sufferer. I also call upon the political world to pay sufficient attention to the tragic situation of people particularly children and women who are the main victim of the war and its effects.”

While appealing world community Dr. Homoud said “Solidarity needs action and I therefore call on governments and the international community to take concrete steps that will lead to peace and stability in this land. I strongly appeal to all nations and stakeholders to work on the implementation of the U.N. resolutions, international law and the 4th Geneva Convention, so that the dream of a sovereign and viable Palestinian state remains not a dream, but holds a genuine hope of becoming reality. It is my conviction that the restoration of state sovereignty would contribute to stability in the region and the safe coexistence and conflict-free mutually beneficial cooperation of all countries and people.”

Dr. Homoud noted that due to ongoing crisis in the region, rates of poverty thus malnutrition and hunger are increasing in alarming proportion and it is a forcing factor for migration and vulnerability to conflict in affected areas. Speaking further on the theme, he contended that hunger and malnutrition related issues should be dealt with well-built and planned intent. He cautioned that effects of this conflict are certainly proving as hurdle in planning for accomplishing MDGs in this conflict zone. “On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, let us dare to hope that achievements will be the long awaited moment when peace and prosperity can be enjoyed in full by Palestinians, Israelis and all the peoples of the Middle East,” said Dr. Homoud.

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