Palestine welcomes BRICS backing for its cause and demands concrete measures to end Israeli occupation

Source: Europa Press | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 00:59:04 UTC

Key Points

• Palestine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the declaration adopted by BRICS leaders at their XVIII summit in New Delhi.
• The ministry highlighted BRICS' rejection of any forced expulsion or displacement of Palestinians, including from Jerusalem.
• It pointed to BRICS support for a two-state solution, full Palestinian UN membership, and an independent state based on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as capital.
• The statement also expressed support for UNRWA's mandate and protection of access to holy sites in Jerusalem.
• BRICS called for protection of civilians and unrestricted humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
• Palestine said the BRICS positions align with international law and UN resolutions but urged concrete action to end Israeli occupation, settlements, annexation, and displacement policies.