Prime Minister of Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel

Prime Minister of Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel to allow voting in occupied Jerusalem (al-Quds).

His remarks came as he received 51 foreign ambassadors, consuls and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Palestine.

Prime Minister of Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel

They called on Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh at his office in Ramallah.

The PM discussed with them the latest developments concerning the holding of the national elections in Palestine.

He called upon the international community, especially the European Union, to pressure the Israeli occupation’s government to enable Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem to participate in the upcoming Palestinian elections.

Moreover, he said that Palestinian democracy should not be a hostage to the mood of the [Israeli] occupation.

He cited the signed agreements stipulate that all Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including Jerusalem, are allowed to participate in the elections.

Therefore, Prime Minister of Palestine wants the international community to pressure for this.

During the meeting, Shtayyeh called on the countries of the world to send observers to contribute to the success of the elections.

Besides, he also appreciates all forms of support for holding the elections.

The PM vows

The Prime Minister stressed that the government will continue its mission to the fullest until the completion of the Legislative Council elections.

Furthermore, it will continue mission till the formation of a new government.

He vowed his government will spare no effort to make the elections a success.

“There is strong political will on the side of the leadership, headed by President Mahmoud Abbas, and all factions to hold the elections. The elections are a gateway to end the division and restore national unity after reconciliation agreements failed in that,” Shtayyeh told the ambassadors.

“This election is very important to us because it will end the split and bring back democracy. We would like to see democracy flourishing and back on track.”