21/09/2025
PRESS STATEMENT:
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WDO, On the Urgent Call for Peace and Humanitarian Solidarity in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Press, Esteemed Diplomats, and Global Observers,
Good afternoon. On behalf of the Trustees Board and the entire Organization, the World Diplomatic Organization, I stand before you today with a message of solemn urgency and unwavering hope.
The World Diplomatic Organization, as a global guardian of peace, justice, and diplomatic integrity, is deeply alarmed by the escalating humanitarian crisis unfolding between Israel and Palestine. We are here not to take sides, but to take a stand, for humanity, for compassion, and for the sacred value of life.
We call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The time has come to silence the weapons and amplify the voices of reason. The suffering of innocent civilians, especially women, children, and the elderly must no longer be collateral damage in geopolitical disputes. Their lives are not bargaining chips. They are the heartbeat of our shared humanity.
WDO recognizes the growing international momentum behind the two-state solution. We affirm this path not only as a political framework but as a moral obligation, one that respects the sovereignty, dignity, and historical identity of both nations. Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, recognition, and mutual respect.
As a watchdog of peace, WDO urges both governments, and their allies, to:
Cease all hostilities and open humanitarian corridors for urgent aid and medical relief.
Engage in inclusive, internationally mediated peace talks with transparency and sincerity.
Prioritize the protection of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, in all negotiations and security arrangements.
Respect sacred sites, civilian infrastructure, and international humanitarian law.
Mobilize global solidarity through cultural diplomacy, reconciliation efforts, and long-term peacebuilding initiatives.
We also call upon the international community, governments, NGOs, faith leaders, and civil society, to rise above polarization and act with courage. Let us not be passive witnesses to suffering. Let us be active architects of peace.
The World Diplomatic Organization stands ready to deploy its diplomatic expertise, facilitate dialogue, and support reconciliation efforts that honor the shared humanity of all. We are not merely observers, we are partners in peace.
Let this moment mark a turning point. A moment where retaliation gives way to restoration. Where division yields to dignity. Where silence is replaced by solidarity.
For the sake of humanity, for the future of both nations, and for the generations yet to come, let peace prevail.
Thank you.
Delivered by the Press Office,
In representation of the Board Chair,
WDO Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
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19/09/2025
