Arab League chief urges continued legal, diplomatic action for Palestinian rights

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has emphasized the importance of maintaining legal and diplomatic initiatives to support the rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Fahmy made his remarks during the 42nd regular session of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers, held in Algeria, according to a statement issued by the Arab League’s General Secretariat on Thursday.

He called for the documentation of Israeli violations and their conversion into comprehensive legal files by collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence in accordance with recognized standards, to support accountability efforts and demands for reparations.

Fahmy also noted that respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, the protection of civilians, and non-interference in internal affairs are guiding principles for Arab action, adding that the fair application of international law to all parties is essential for peace and stability.

The Secretary-General stressed the importance of activating Arab agreements, harmonizing legislation, and monitoring their implementation to strengthen judicial cooperation. He also called for keeping pace with technological developments through modern legislation that safeguards rights and privacy, and for enhancing the role of the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research in developing expertise and supporting legal documentation and analysis to serve Arab causes.