Fattouh highlighted the importance of the final declaration of the 15th Summit of the forum, formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The BRICS’ fostering is a victory for the justice of the Palestinian people, who are struggling for their legitimate national rights, he said in a press release.

He also pointed out “the condemnation and rejection of the fascist occupation and its criminal practices in the occupied territories.

Fattouh thanked the countries participating in the meeting, especially the host, and emphasized on South Africa’s historic support for Palestine.

In the final declaration, the Summit’s participants expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories and the escalation of violence due to the ongoing Israeli occupation.

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