Libyan Parliament Rejects Alleged Palestinian Resettlement Plan

Libya Review

3 days ago

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives has strongly condemned attempts to involve Libya in alleged schemes aimed at resettling displaced Palestinians from Gaza. The committee voiced deep concern over reports suggesting that Israel's Mossad, in coordination with international actors including the United States, is seeking to persuade various countries, including Libya, to accept forcibly displaced Palestinians.
In a statement, the committee reiterated Libya's firm stance against any form of forced displacement or resettlement of Palestinians outside their homeland. It categorically rejected the use of Libya's name in any 'suspicious plans' that aim to undermine the Palestinian cause under humanitarian or security pretexts.
The statement emphasised that both the Libyan people and state institutions reject any compromise of the Palestinian people's historical rights, particularly their right of return. It warned that any attempts to impose coercive solutions or settlements that bypass these rights will be met with firm resistance in Libya and across the Arab world.
Condemnation of Gaza Blockade
The House of Representatives also strongly condemned Israel's ongoing policy of 'collective starvation' against Gaza's population, as well as the obstruction of humanitarian and medical aid. It described these actions as blatant violations of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. The committee called on the Libyan government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue a clear and public stance rejecting these allegations both regionally and internationally.
Appeal to the International Community
The committee urged the international community to take responsibility for halting Israeli aggression on Gaza rather than pursuing the forced displacement of its residents. Libya, it reaffirmed, remains steadfast in supporting the Palestinian people's inalienable rights, including their right to establish an independent state on their entire territory with Jerusalem as its capital.