President William Ruto has waded into the heated Israel-Palestine conflict, firmly declaring that Kenya backs a two-state solution as the only way to end decades of bloodshed in the Middle East.
Speaking in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Ruto insisted that peace will only come when Israel and Palestine agree to live side by side as independent nations.
“Kenya is proud of its role as a steadfast defender of peace and stability. We support lasting stability in the Middle East through a two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine live side by side in mutual respect and peaceful coexistence,” he said in a statement shared on X.
The president made his remarks at the Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, where world leaders and diplomats were locked in talks on how to resolve one of the globe’s most stubborn conflicts.
Ruto reminded the gathering that Kenya recognised the State of Palestine as far back as 1989, stressing that Nairobi’s foreign policy has always stood for self-determination and peaceful coexistence.
His comments come as fighting rages in Gaza and tensions flare in the West Bank, with international pressure mounting on both sides to return to the negotiating table.
Kenya’s position reflects that of the African Union, which has long pushed for dialogue and mutual recognition between the two sides.
Ruto wrapped up his speech with a warning that peace in the Middle East is not just regional but a global necessity.
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