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Iraq pushes for independent Palestinian state at UN assembly
Iraq's prime minister has reiterated calls for Palestinian statehood during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, adding Baghdad's voice to international efforts backing Palestinian independence.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi used the global platform to advocate for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, underscoring Iraq's continued commitment to the Palestinian cause amid ongoing regional tensions.
The statement comes as the UN General Assembly convenes its annual session, where world leaders address pressing international issues including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Al-Zaidi's remarks reflect Baghdad's longstanding diplomatic position on Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
Iraq has historically supported Palestinian independence and has participated in regional and international forums addressing the conflict. Al-Zaidi's address aligns with broader Arab and Muslim-majority nations' advocacy for Palestinian sovereignty and their rejection of what they view as Israeli occupation.
The Iraqi premier's intervention at the UNGA highlights the persistence of the Palestinian question on the international diplomatic agenda, even as Middle Eastern countries grapple with competing regional priorities and shifting geopolitical alignments.