International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

The resolution on the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People also encourages Member States to continue to give the widest support and publicity to the observance of the Day of Solidarity.

Background
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations on or around 29 November each year, in accordance with General Assembly mandates contained in resolutions 32/40 B of 2 December 1977, 34/65 D of 12 December 1979, and subsequent resolutions adopted under agenda item “Question of Palestine.”

The date of 29 November was chosen because of its meaning and significance to the Palestinian people. On that day in 1947, the General Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II), which came to be known as the Partition Resolution. That resolution provided for the establishment in Palestine of a “Jewish State” and an “Arab State”, with Jerusalem as a corpus separatum under a special international regime. Of the two States to be created under this resolution, only one, Israel, has so far come into being.

The Palestinian people, who now number more than eight million, live primarily in the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967, including East Jerusalem; in Israel; in neighbouring Arab States; and in refugee camps in the region.

The International Day of Solidarity traditionally provides an opportunity for the international community to focus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people have yet to attain their inalienable rights as defined by the General Assembly, namely, the right to self-determination without external interference, the right to national independence and sovereignty, and the right to return to their homes and property, from which they have been displaced.

Turkey’s Vision for Palestine:
Turkey remains steadfast in its desire to see Palestine rightfully assume its position as a sovereign and equal member on the international stage. At the heart of this vision is Turkey’s call for a resolution to the Palestine-Israel conflict that aligns with the principles of peace.

1. Two-State Solution:

Advocating for the coexistence of two States within recognized and secure borders, Turkey supports this vision based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions, the Road Map, and the Arab Peace Initiative.

2. Capital in East Jerusalem:

Additionally, Turkey stands behind political efforts geared towards establishing an independent and sovereign Palestine State, designating East Jerusalem as its capital.

Addressing Humanitarian Crises in Gaza:
Turkey recognizes the pressing humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip and takes proactive measures to alleviate them.

1. TİKA’s Contribution to Critical Services:

Collaborating with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and relevant Palestinian authorities, Turkey’s International Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) allocated $850,000 for fuel supply to critical services such as hospitals and wastewater pumping stations.

2. Emergency Food Aid:

In response to a call for emergency food aid by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Turkey contributed 10,000 tons of flour to the Gaza Strip.

3. Provision of Medicine and Medical Supplies:

TİKA has also set aside $700,000 for the urgent provision of medicine and medical supplies in Gaza.