President William Ruto has reiterated Kenya’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability by supporting a two-state solution in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine.
Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States President William Ruto emphasized Kenya’s steadfast support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.
He underscored Kenya’s endorsement of a two-state solution as the backbone for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.
In his statement, President Ruto noted that the vision of two states coexisting in mutual respect and peace remains central to international stability.
“Kenya is proud of its role as a steadfast defender of peace and stability, both within our region and across the world,” President William Ruto stated.
Kenya Recognizes the State of Palestine
He further highlighted that Kenya has recognized the Statehood of Palestine since 1989.
His statement comes after several countries declared their recognition of a Palestinian state in the wake of the upcoming UNGA meeting in New York.
The latest countries to join the growing list were the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia. France has also pledged to do so in the coming days.
The idea is to put pressure on Israel’s Netanyahu to stop what most have referred to as ‘genocide’ in Gaza, as even more parties continue to call for a better solution to the ongoing conflict.
Israeli leaders have disagreed with the countries recognising the state of Palestine, calling it a reward for terror, as they call for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
According to the current Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, a two-state solution poses an existential threat to Israel and, therefore, they are not going to allow it under any circumstances.
Under President William Ruto, Kenya has been vocal on international matters, often taking decisive sides rather than sitting on the fence.
Earlier, the president had promised his intention to champion for financial inclusivity, fairness, and peace, among other things, during the assembly.
By championing peace in the Middle East, Kenya continues to align itself with global efforts aimed at building a secure, inclusive, and harmonious world.
