As delivered by Cllr. Aloysius T. Jappah, Political Coordinator, at an Arria-Formula Security Council Meeting held on Friday, May 8, 2026

Thank you, Mr. Chairman,

Liberia thanks the conveners of this Arria-meeting and acknowledges the valuable contributions of the briefers.

Liberia remains deeply concerned by the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in all of its manifestations, particularly in the West Bank, and by the widening cycle of violence across the region.

We understand both the weight of injustice and the resilience required in the quest for survival. The communities of the West Bank, generations  living therein, have endured a cycle of violence and insecurity that continues to claim innocent lives on all sides.

The ongoing hostilities, military operations, the imposition of discriminatory fiscal policies, and continuing tensions across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank remind us that lasting peace cannot be achieved through force alone.

The continued expansion of settlements, the persistence of division, and the deepening mistrust between communities risk further enhancing and entrenching this conflict rather than resolving it. Israeli and Palestinian families alike continue to live with fear and uncertainty, never knowing when the next escalation may occur.

This reality underscores a fundamental truth: sustainable peace cannot emerge from fear, retaliation, or imbalance, but from dialogue, mutual recognition, security, and justice for all people.

We must recognize a truth as urgent as it is clear: peace is not measured by military strength or political advantage, but by the ability of all people to live with dignity, safety, and hope.

Only when both Israelis and Palestinians can envision a secure future for their children, free from violence and despair, will the region move closer to lasting stability.

Liberia therefore calls for a renewed commitment to diplomacy and international law, and work collectively toward a just and enduring peace for all.

Liberia reaffirms its commitment to the Two-State Solution.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.