Khaberni - Amnesty International attacked the ceremony of establishing the Peace Council in Gaza, chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the "serious implications of this step on international law and the human rights framework".
In a post on the "X" platform, the organization stated that the ceremony of announcing the establishment of what is called the Global Peace Council reveals a blatant disregard for international law and human rights, considering that this step represents a new serious escalation in the attack on the United Nations system and its mechanisms, international justice institutions, and adopted global standards.
The organization added that this council, formed under the direction of its future president Donald Trump and including allies of the United States among its members, handpicked by the president himself, fundamentally contradicts the international legal system upon which the global order is built, noting that it represents a slap in the face to decades of efforts aimed at enhancing global governance through adherence to shared humanitarian values and achieving greater equality among member states.
Amnesty International also affirmed that the new council also undermines legitimate efforts to address the deficiencies and gaps in the current international system, instead of working to reform and develop it within the recognized legal frameworks.
The organization concluded its statement by saying that at this pivotal moment, international law must be preserved, defended, and applied, not replaced with impromptu arrangements governed by political and economic interests, personal ambitions, or vanity.
The signing ceremony for Trump's new Peace Council for Gaza, held on Thursday, was attended by representatives from less than twenty countries, without the participation of any traditional allies of the United States from Western European countries.
The list of participating countries showed that attendance was largely limited to countries from the Middle East and South America, with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, and Paraguay participating.
The list of attendees also lacked any country from Western Europe, some of which had previously expressed concerns about the idea of establishing a peace council that might include countries considered adversaries.
