Sanaa: Participants at the international conference “Palestine: From the Nakba to the Flood” have declared that Palestinian resistance is crucial in preventing displacement, asserting that forced displacement since 1948 is an ongoing crime.
According to Yemen News Agency, the conference, attended by academics, human rights activists, and figures from Yemen and globally, issued a statement affirming the inalienable right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes. They reiterated that Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Palestine and condemned attempts to erase its identity.
Key points from the conference statement were highlighted as follows:
Resistance is deemed essential, with Jihad and armed resistance recognized as legitimate rights under international law, necessary to counter displacement and settlement plans. Emphasis was placed on the importance of national unity, stressing that unifying national ranks and strengthening collaboration among Palestinian factions is vital to confront Israeli projects.
The intensification of popular movements, both domestically and internationally, was advocated as crucial to oppose displacement policies. International accountability was called for, urging that Israel be held accountable for displacement and settlement crimes before international courts, including the ICC.
The conference firmly rejected all settlement projects and attempts to liquidate the refugee issue. It called for enhanced media and economic support, emphasizing the need to bolster media coverage of Israeli crimes, support economic development in Palestinian territories, and expose Israeli propaganda. Human rights documentation was also encouraged, with a push for human rights institutions to document and publish reports on violations against Palestinians.
International solidarity was stressed, with a call to strengthen campaigns including the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The role of the diaspora was highlighted, urging Palestinian, Arab, and Islamic communities abroad to support the Palestinian cause and raise awareness. The creation of a digital archive documenting Israeli crimes, along with the production of documentaries depicting Palestinian suffering and countering Zionist propaganda, was also deemed necessary.
The conference concluded by saluting the resilience of the Palestinian people and prisoners, emphasizing that resistance will continue until liberation and return.