Iran supports a one-state solution in Palestine, Referendum

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
1 Nov 2023 21:17

The deputy to the Iranian Parliament speaker says that Iran is making all non-material effort with other countries to help reach achieve this just reality.

A Palestinian flag on a large pole surrounded by smaller flags in the West Bank, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Iran's position regarding Palestine is that there should exist one state and one state only; while the Jewish population can either choose to live under this government like the rest of the citizens or travel to another country, deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament Mojtaba Zonnouri told Sputnik on Wednesday.

"Muslim countries must come to an agreement and take practical action ... There are two options for action. According to the first option, most Arab countries favor the creation of two independent states – Palestine and Israel. Iran does not accept this scenario. Iran has the simplest and most democratic proposal ... We accept any type of one state and government formed by democratic elections," he said.

Following the elections in the established Palestinian state, the lawmaker emphasized that the incoming government will face a crucial decision to present. They will need to offer a choice to the "former" settlers of "Israel" who were involved in operations against the Gaza Strip and the occupation of Palestinian territories. This choice will involve either remaining in the new state and acquiring citizenship or opting to depart.

"This is the closest path to the truth and the rights of all, both Palestinians and Jews. Everyone has every right to it," Zonnouri said.

He also reiterated that Iran will continue its efforts aimed at establishing a ceasefire between Hamas and the occupation entity, adding however that however that "this is only a temporary measure."

"The operation against Israel belongs 100% to the Hamas group. We would also welcome a Hamas victory. We are providing and will continue to provide any non-material help that we can and any consultations in the international arena, whether it is agitation among the countries of the Muslim world or something else. If we can get help from them for Hamas, we will definitely get it, but to say that the rockets used by Hamas are Iranian is a real lie," he concluded.