Palestine Welcomes Activation of Arab Joint Defense Treaty

Palestine has welcomed calls to activate the Arab Joint Defense and Economic Cooperation Treaty of 1950, describing it as an important framework for strengthening Arab solidarity and protecting regional security.

Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh said Sunday that activating the treaty would enhance Arab unity and safeguard Arab national security in the face of growing regional challenges. He stressed that such cooperation should be consistent with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Al-Sheikh’s remarks came after Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed that activating the Arab Joint Defense Agreement and forming a joint Arab force is a priority to address the escalating security threats facing the region. Abdelatty described the initiative as a key guarantee for preserving the sovereignty and security of Arab states.

The Egyptian foreign minister made the comments during phone calls last Thursday with several regional and international counterparts, including Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, as well as Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

During these discussions, Abdelatty stressed the importance of developing a comprehensive and updated vision for regional security in cooperation with regional partners and friendly international actors.

The ministers agreed that the ongoing military escalation in the region and its expanding scope pose serious risks to regional and international peace and stability. According to a statement from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the continued escalation threatens to destabilize the region and could ultimately leave all parties facing significant losses.

Palestine’s support for activating the joint Arab defense framework reflects broader calls among Arab states for closer security coordination as tensions intensify across the Middle East.