Morocco’s plea before ICJ reflects an unwavering position on Palestinian Cause

Morocco’s plea before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territory was hailed by Advisor to the Palestinian President for Religious Affairs, Mahmoud El Habach, and Palestinian expert in Israeli affairs, Nazir Majli, as reflecting the Kingdom’s unwavering position on the Palestinian cause.

In separate statements to MAP news agency, the two Palestinian figures praised Morocco’s “serious and bold” efforts and initiatives to promote dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis as a basis for peace.

Morocco has for decades played a pivotal role in the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace enabling coexistence between the peoples of the Middle East region, far from any logic of war or conflict, they pointed out.

This plea is in line with the unanimity, on the Arab, Islamic and international levels, regarding the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Al-Quds as its capital, Mahmoud El Habach said.

This plea reinforces the united Arab-Islamic position on the Palestinian issue and will strengthen the conviction of the international community and the ICJ as to the justness of the Palestinian cause, he added.

Morocco pays particular attention and follows the situation in Al Quds closely, thanks to the efforts made by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, to defend the Palestinian cause and the right of Palestinians to establish an independent state with East Al Quds as its capital, Nazir Majli said, adding that this consistent stance reflects wisdom, farsightedness and an unshakeable determination to promote a definitive resolution of the Palestinian question.

The two Palestinian figures also welcomed the “humane and noble” positions expressed by the Kingdom, through the Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif agency, which plays a key role in alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians and safeguarding the civilizational and religious character of the holy city of Al Quds.