King Mohammed VI calls for immediate halt of Israeli war in Gaza, delivery of humanitarian aid

King Mohammed VI reiterated his call for Israel to put an immediate halt to its offensive on Gaza and called for allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid in the strip.

“In my capacity as Chairman of Al Quds Committee, I incessantly reiterate my call for an immediate, lasting and comprehensive halt to this unprecedented offensive, as well as the authorization of the delivery of humanitarian aid to all Gaza strip,” the king said in a speech, read on his behalf, at the OIC summit.

The brave Palestinian people is undergoing a situation of “extreme gravity” that is worsened by constant attacks by settlers in the West Bank, at the instigation of Israeli officials, said the King.

The King recalled that Morocco had sent humanitarian aid to Palestinian brothers in Gaza and Jerusalem and lauded similar efforts by friendly and brotherly states.

The King stressed the need for putting an end to Israeli provocative acts that hamper progress towards the two-state solution and recalled that the Gaza strip is part and parcel of Palestinian territories.

“I reiterate my categorical rejection of all forms of forced displacement or collective punishments and acts of reprisal targeting our Palestinian brothers,” he said.

The King also called on influential states to uphold their historic responsibility in putting an end to the war and working for a relaunch of the peace process that would lead to a two-state solution.