Arab summit rejects US decision on Golan Heights and insists on Lebanese Shebaa farms

Arab leaders reiterated their rejection of the US decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, noting that the resolution was null and void.

This figured in the final declaration of Sunday's Tunisian summit, which focused on the Lebanese Shebaa farms and the Kfar Shuba hills, calling for the end of the Israeli occupation on the principle of land against the peace..

The statement underscored rejection of Iranian interference in Arab affairs, as well as the centrality of the Palestinian cause for Arabs, according to "Arab".

He stressed the importance of global peace as an Arab option according to the Arab Peace Initiative, stressing that it is unacceptable that the Arab region remains the theater of interference exterior..

The statement spoke of the need to work to reach settlements in Syria and Libya and to preserve the territorial integrity of Iraq, the stability of Lebanon and the development of Somalia..

The statement also condemns the fact that Saudi territory is being targeted by Houthi missiles, stressing that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of Arab security..

In a closing speech, Tunisian President Béji Kayed Sibsi expressed his satisfaction at the decisions taken at the Arab summit.

The text of the declaration:

We are the leaders of the Arab countries gathered in Tunis on March 31, 2019 at the 30th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level at the kind invitation of the President of the Tunisian Republic..

We reaffirm the importance of promoting joint Arab action based on a clear methodology and a solid foundation that protects our country from the dangers that threaten it, guarantees security and stability and guarantees a promising and promising future that will bring hope and prosperity. to future generations and help restore hope to our Arab peoples. The nation.

At a time when the Arab nation has experienced dangerous detours due to the rapid economic situation and changes in the regional and international scene, and has made maneuvers against it to interfere in its internal affairs and destabilize its security and control of our destiny, which leads us to be more united, more determined and more determined to build the hopes and aspirations of our peoples and limits the interference of States and external parties in the affairs of the region and the imposition of foreign agenda contrary to the UN Charter and international law and human rights standards, and spread chaos, ignorance and marginalization.

We firmly believe that the sons of the Arab nation, inspired by the experiences of the past and living in the present, are the best and the most able to envision the future and build it with firm determination and unwavering determination. .:

1. We reaffirm the centrality of the question of Palestine throughout the Arab nation and in the Arab identity of occupied East Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Palestine..

2. We underline the importance of a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East as a strategic Arab option enshrined in the Arab Peace Initiative adopted by all Arab countries at the Summit of Beirut in 2002 and supported by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which remains the most comprehensive plan to address all issues relating to the final status, Ensure security, acceptance and peace in Israel with all Arab countries, and we affirm our commitment to initiative and our adherence to all its provisions.

We affirm the illegality and the illegality of the American decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, with our categorical refusal to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, with East Jerusalem remaining the capital of Israel. Arab Palestine, we will not take any action that would change the current legal and political status of Jerusalem. The whole Middle East.

We welcome the decision of the United Nations General Assembly on Jerusalem and thank the countries that support it, while reaffirming our continued efforts to re-launch meaningful and effective peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, which will end the political failure of the issue because of uncompromising Israeli positions. The conflict on the basis of the two-State solution guaranteeing the creation of an independent Palestinian state at the borders of 4 July 1967 with East Jerusalem as the capital, we find the means to ensure security and stability. in the region, as announced Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. In his address to the Security Council on 20 February 2018.

We affirm our rejection of all unilateral measures taken by Israel to change the facts on the ground and undermine the two-state solution. We call on the international community to implement the resolutions of international legitimacy, the latest of which is Security Council resolution 2334 (2016) condemning land settlement and confiscation. As the occupying Power, change the existing legal and historical situation, the demographic situation and the spiritual and historical character of East Jerusalem, especially in the Islamic and Christian shrines of the holy city..

We call for the implementation of all Security Council resolutions concerning Jerusalem and affirm the invalidity of all Israeli measures to change the characteristics of East Jerusalem and confiscate its true Arab identity, and call upon the countries of world not to transfer their embassies to Jerusalem nor to recognize them as the capital of Israel..

The leaders emphasized that the American declaration, which recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, was a false statement of form and substance reflecting a situation of exit from international law: they affirm that the Golan is a territory occupied Syrian and that no one has the right to overtake.

We affirm the need to implement the decision of the UNESCO Executive Board issued at the 200th session of 18/10/2016 and call on the international community to assume its responsibilities in the face of Israeli violations and arbitrary measures affecting the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its followers. Its administration, maintenance, organization and access, as well as the decision to close the door of mercy, represent an attempt to occupy an open space that could place the future of sovereignty over the Al-Qaeda Mosque. Aqsa and surrounding area at the table of the courts of occupation and various weapons, as well as occupation attempts targeting Yassin Israeli control not only on the door of mercy, but on the entire Al-Aqsa Mosque and Bahath.

3. We reject Iranian interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries and aggression attempts to destabilize security and sectarian conflicts in Arab countries, including their support and arming militias in a number of Arab countries, as they violate the principles of good neighborliness, international law and the United Nations Charter.

Demand that Iran withdraw militia and armed elements from all Arab countries.

We affirm our commitment to respect the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the League of Arab States, and that our relations with other States should be based on mutual respect and positive cooperation in order to guarantee the foundations of Security,.

4. We emphasize the need to find a political solution to end the Syrian crisis, in order to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people who suffer under the weight of aggression, in order to preserve the unity of Syria , to protect its sovereignty and independence and to put an end to the presence of all outside forces and sectarian terrorist groups, The international support group for Syria and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular Resolution No. 2254 can only end the bloodshed by reaching a peaceful settlement that will allow for a real transition to a political reality shaped and accepted by all the Syrian people through the Geneva process. are committed with GAG The international community will alleviate human suffering in Syria and avoid new humanitarian crises.

5. Arab leaders reaffirmed their solidarity with Lebanon and their concern for its stability and territorial integrity in the light of Israel's repeated violations of its sovereignty, as well as its support for Lebanon to shoulder the burden of the Syrian displacement crisis and to salute the success of the Rome and Paris Conferences..

6. Reaffirms that the security, stability, territorial integrity and integrity of Iraq constitute an important link in the Arab national security system We underline our unequivocal support for the Iraq in its efforts to eliminate terrorist gangs and achievements of the Iraqi army in the liberation of other terrorists and its regions.

We support efforts to restore security in Iraq and achieve national reconciliation by implementing a political process that will lead to justice and equality in order to achieve a secure and stable Iraq..

7. We stress the importance of supporting the Libyan legal institutions and the four-way dialogue organized by the League of Arab States with the participation of the European Union, the African Union and the United Nations as well as efforts to reach an agreement ending the crisis through national reconciliation in accordance with the Skhirat Agreement..

We affirm our position alongside the Libyan state in its efforts to defeat terrorist gangs and eliminate the danger that their fiefs and territories represent for Libya and its neighbors..

8. We commit ourselves to creating the means and the best efforts to eliminate terrorist gangs and defeat terrorists in all areas of military, security and intellectual confrontation, to continue to fight against terrorism and to eliminate it. causes, as well as to eliminate its supporters, organizers and sponsors at home and abroad, especially in the Middle East and Africa. And our support for all of us to enjoy peace, security and development.

We affirm our concern to prevent terrorists from exploiting information technologies and social media during recruitment, propaganda, propagation of extremist ideology and hatred. that distort the image of the Islamic religion..

9. We strongly condemn the attempts to associate terrorism and Islam and call on the international community represented by the United Nations to give a unified definition of terrorism, terrorism having no religion, homeland and identity. We call on the governments of all countries to shoulder their responsibilities to combat this dangerous scourge..

We deplore the distortion of certain extremist groups in the world in the image of the true religion of Islam by linking it to terrorism and warn that such attempts serve only terrorism itself..

We condemn the acts of terrorism, violence and human rights violations against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, and call on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and to act effectively, diplomatically, legally and humbly. to put an end to these violations and blame the Government of Myanmar..

10. We reaffirm the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates on its three islands (Grand Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa) and support all measures taken to restore it. We invite Iran to respond to the initiative of the United Arab Emirates to find a peaceful solution to the problem of the three islands through direct negotiations or asylum at the International Court of Justice.

11. We affirm our full solidarity with the brothers of the Republic of Sudan in order to preserve the country's national sovereignty and consolidate efforts to consolidate peace, security and development..

12. We also affirm our support for the efforts of the Arab States bordering the Red Sea to strengthen security and international waterways as a cornerstone of regional and international peace and security..

13. We also affirm that we continue to support the Federal Republic of Somalia to enhance security and stability, combat terrorism, rebuild and strengthen national institutions and address economic and development challenges..

14. We also reaffirm our continued support for the initiative of the Comoros national dialogue and to stand with the Republic of Comoros to realize our vision of reaching the ranks of emerging countries by 2030 ..

15. We also support efforts by Sudan, Somalia and Moon to benefit from the IFI initiative on Heavily Indebted Poor Countries..

16. We affirm the importance of the role played by the Arab Parliament in the joint Arab action process and fully support its efforts to carry out the tasks entrusted to it by means of initiatives that support the advancement of our nation in order to increase the prosperity, progress and progress of the peoples of the region. Create opportunities and dedicate the values ​​of justice, human rights, citizenship and equality to promote Arab identity, prevent disintegration and sectarian or sectarian conflicts and unite Arab ranks to serve the peoples of the region and realize the aspirations of their countries..

17. We appreciate the efforts of the Economic and Social Council in particular, as well as the organizations and councils of the Arab League and its organizations in general, to follow up on the decisions of the previous summits and to implement them in the past. purpose of developing Arab economic cooperation, increase trade, strengthen and connect infrastructure in the fields of transport and energy, economic opportunities, regional and employment for young Arabs, and in this context, we value the achievements in the field of sustainable development, in the expectation of further development of the partnership with the private sector and the creation of an environment of investment stimulating and capable of efforts For the establishment of the Arab Free Trade Area and Customs Union.

18. We express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Republic of Tunisia, the President, the Government and the people for their warm hospitality and warm hospitality, as well as for their sincere efforts to support joint Arab action and strengthening of coordination and cooperation. To serve the Arab world and to meet the challenges it faces.