In a statement released on November 2, 2026, the Arab Parliament reaffirmed that the rights of the Palestinian people are inalienable and cannot be extinguished by the passage of time. The declaration emphasized the Palestinian right to self‑determination and to establish an independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the two‑state solution, relevant international resolutions, and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The statement was issued on the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, a date the parliament described as marking a historic crime against the Palestinian people whose repercussions continue to this day. The wording appealed to the memory of that declaration as a catalyst for ongoing suffering, including crimes attributed to the Israeli occupation.
According to the statement, the Palestinian people are subject to a range of violations in the occupied Palestinian territories—specifically the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, and the West Bank. These violations are listed as killings, forced displacement, starvation, and genocide, all cited in violation of international law, norms, and conventions.
The Arab Parliament condemned these continued crimes and violations, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take decisive measures to stop them. The statement urged the international community to hold those responsible for the violations accountable.
In marking its message, the parliament linked the Palestinian right to self‑determination with established international frameworks, citing the Arab Peace Initiative, two‑state solution, and relevant UN resolutions as guiding principles for achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
While the statement is a broader political stance of the Arab Parliament, it underscores a collective stand among Arab nations supporting Palestinian claims to an independent state and stressing that the status of the Palestinian people remains a central national interest.
The page noted that the Arab Parliament’s affirmation is part of a broader regional effort to integrate Palestinian rights into formal political agreements and public declarations. It recognises the historical connection between Palestinian land, their national identity, and the political struggle across the region.
