ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran issued a warning that Israel's perceived exemption from international law risks broader instability, asserting that a "doctrine of impunity does not bring peace."
In his opening address at the Al Jazeera Forum, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the war in Gaza a decisive test for international law and global morality. He argued that granting Israel a "doctrine of impunity" and allowing it to act above the law destabilizes the entire region, asserting that such immunity leads not to peace but to wider conflict. Araghchi framed the issue as a global problem, warning that it sets a dangerous precedent where international relations are governed by force, not law.
Araghchi condemned the situation in Gaza as a deliberate, large-scale destruction of civilian life, labeling it a genocide and part of a broader expansionist project. He cautioned that the destruction and forced displacement in Gaza could facilitate further annexation in the West Bank, with Israel aiming for permanent regional military dominance. To counter this, he called for concrete international action—beyond expressions of concern—including comprehensive sanctions, an arms embargo, and support for legal accountability mechanisms.
For lasting stability, Araghchi emphasized that justice for Palestinians is indispensable. He urged a unified diplomatic front from Muslim, Arab, and Global South nations to prevent the region from being reshaped by force. His proposed solution includes a credible political horizon based on international law: ending the occupation, establishing an independent Palestinian state with East al-Quds as its capital, and ensuring accountability for crimes.
