According to the statement released by the Government of the Maldives strongly condemns the irresponsible announcements made by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to annex and apply Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea in the Occupied Palestinian Territories of West Bank, should he win the general elections in Israel next week.
Any attempt to annex any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territories would be a grave violation of international law including Geneva Conventions, and would further push back any chance of meaningful dialogue between the parties towards achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
The Maldives calls on the international community, including the United Nations Security Council, to undertake immediate efforts to uphold its relevant resolutions, especially resolution 2334 and to condemn the flagrant violations and disregard Israel has shown upholding the rule of law.
The statement also says that the Government and people of the Maldives extends its full support to the Palestinians and will continue to advocate for a two-State solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its Capital. The self-determination of the Palestinian people is paramount to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
