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HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of Qatar, emphasized during his address to the 81st UN General Assembly that there can be no discussion of a fair international order until Palestine is no longer a "blind spot" within it. He described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide in every sense of the word" and a "stain of shame on the conscience of humanity as a whole."

The Amir stated that future generations will be shocked by the massive disparity between the scale of the catastrophe and the international response to end it. He noted that despite the outrage, Israeli leaders have begun openly advocating for the displacement of Palestinians, referring to it as "migration."

The Amir criticized Israeli leaders for attempting to deflect criticism by invoking accusations of antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and blaming other nations. He lamented the lack of communication and the Israeli soldiers' boasting about their crimes through media. Young people worldwide had witnessed the atrocities committed in Gaza, which were widely shared across the internet.

Qatar has consistently made every effort in its mediation efforts to cease the bloodshed, alleviate civilian suffering, and release prisoners. The Amir pledged to continue these efforts to achieve lasting peace. He warned that those who believe displacement is the solution will hinder anything that could improve the population's lives, as it strengthens their resilience on their own land.

The Amir emphasized that the international community must directly press for the agreement's implementation, ensuring it is not contingent upon the calculations of a party known for reneging on commitments. He pointed out that the ongoing persecution, apartheid, and settler terrorism in the West Bank, desecration of holy sites, and violation of Palestinian rights constitute an "open wound."

Israeli aggression, he noted, has spilled over to neighboring countries and the security of the entire region. Israel continues attacking Syria, occupying more Syrian territories, and has occupied the Golan Heights since 1967 without justification. The Amir accused Israel of not adhering to its understandings with Lebanon and seeking to control Lebanese territories while assuming a policing role. The destruction of villages in southern Lebanon was reminiscent of Israel's past in Palestine.

HH the Amir stressed that engaging with Israel, ending its harm, and restraining its unlawful actions are crucial tests of the international community's commitment to values and the rule of law. He concluded by stating that either the law applies equally to all, or it loses its meaning when it binds the vulnerable but spares the powerful.