Shafaqna English– Ayman Salama, a Saudi professor of International Law, emphasized that the growing number of recognitions of Palestine in international forums is not merely symbolic. Rather, they are legal and political steps with tangible effects on the ground that strengthen Palestine’s status and revive hope for its people.
According to Shafaqna, Salama told the newspaper Okaz that these recognitions give Palestine “legal and political weight,” reinforce the two-state solution, and increase international pressure on Israel.
He pointed out that such recognitions correct a long-standing historical injustice and help establish Palestine’s legal rights based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital — a stance supported by UN’s resolutions and international law.
“This is not just the signing of a piece of paper,” he said, “but a consolidation of the Palestinian people’s rights to land and sovereignty.” He added: “This recognition also serves as a gateway to Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations and other international organizations, making the Palestinian voice stronger in global decision-making.”