G20 Leaders Lightly Mention Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine
Anti-Zionist rabbis at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov. 18, 2024. X/ @NetureiKarta
November 19, 2024 Hour: 6:35 am
The heads of state expressed their deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
At the summit held in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a statement with mild references to the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine.
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The heads of state and government expressed their “deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon,” which has faced continuous bombings and invasions by the Israeli army since October 2023.
“We emphasize the urgent need to increase the flow of humanitarian aid, strengthen the protection of civilians, and demand the removal of all barriers to the large-scale delivery of humanitarian assistance,” they said.
They also highlighted “the human suffering and negative repercussions of war” and affirmed “the Palestinian right to self-determination” as well as their “unwavering commitment to the vision of a two-state solution.”
Regarding Ukraine, they underscored “the human suffering and the added negative impacts of the war on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation, and growth.”
At no point is Russia explicitly mentioned in the section dedicated to the Ukrainian conflict. However, the G20 welcomed “all relevant and constructive initiatives supporting a global, just, and lasting peace.”
In this case, the G20 declaration also does not propose any specific actions, such as the peace initiative led by Brazil and China, which has been criticized by the United States and the European Union.
“The peaceful resolution of conflicts and efforts to address crises, along with diplomacy and dialogue, are essential. Only with peace can we achieve sustainability and prosperity,” the leaders stated.
The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine had caused deep divisions among G20 countries, though Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the forum, managed to secure consensus on the wording among all members.
The leaders’ declaration was initially expected at the end of the summit, which will conclude this Tuesday with the final plenary session on energy transition and sustainable development. Representatives from 55 countries and international organizations have attended the event in Rio de Janeiro.
Among the leaders present on Monday were Lula da Silva (Brazil), Joe Biden (United States), Javier Milei (Argentina), Xi Jinping (China), Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico), Emmanuel Macron (France), Gabriel Boric (Chile), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), and Pedro Sanchez (Spain).
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