Tunis:Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh of the State of Palestine has expressed his approval of the European Council's recent positions regarding Palestinian issues. The council's summit emphasized the importance of halting settlement expansion, withdrawing construction tenders for the 'E1 area', releasing withheld Palestinian clearance revenues, and delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, Vice President al-Sheikh shared his thoughts on X, praising the European Council's commitment to international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. He stressed the need for these positions to be translated into practical and effective measures.
Al-Sheikh highlighted that such actions would aid in ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, aligning with the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions.
He also acknowledged the ongoing support from Europe for the Palestinian people, the Palestinian Authority, and efforts towards reform and strengthening national institutions. These efforts, he noted, are vital for maintaining stability and achieving the aspirations of the Palestinian people.