The BRICS declaration may be a breakthrough on Palestine — but action must follow – Middle East Monitor

The BRICS Rio de Janeiro Declaration of 7 July 2025 takes a strong stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza, labeling them as war crimes and expressing grave concern over humanitarian issues, while calling for support of Palestinian rights. However, it still adheres to the outdated two-state solution framework, missing an opportunity to advocate for equal rights in a single state solution.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The BRICS Rio de Janeiro Declaration, made on July 7, 2025, strongly criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling it a war of aggression and emphasizing the need for justice and equal rights for Palestinians, while still suggesting an outdated idea of a two-state solution.

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