By Tugba Altun and Busranur Koca
ANKARA (AA) - The permanent solution to the Palestine issue requires "the establishment of a Palestinian state," said Sadia Rahmetullah, the wife of the interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, on Wednesday.
As part of the "One Heart for Palestine" meeting of first ladies in the Turkish metropolis Istanbul, Rahmetullah said that the Israel-Palestine issue has been ongoing for decades, underscoring the right of people facing such situations to "determine their own destiny."
Rahmetullah drew attention to their refusal to support any form of exploitation, stating, "The concentration of power in a single hand can only be temporary; it cannot last forever."
"Looking at the international arena today, some things may seem impossible, but history will always reward justice," she said.
"A permanent solution to the Palestine issue requires the establishment of a Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital."
Highlighting the need for an unconditional humanitarian corridor, Rahmetullah expressed gratitude to Emine Erdogan for her efforts.
First Lady Emine Erdogan hosted the summit "One Heart for Palestine" with other first spouses from around the world in Istanbul as part of Ankara's efforts to end the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza.
As the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip entered its 40th day, at least 11,320 Palestinians have been killed, including over 7,800 women and children, and more than 29,200 others have been injured, according to the latest figures from Palestinian authorities.
Thousands of buildings, including hospitals, mosques, and churches, have also been damaged or destroyed in Israel's relentless air and ground attacks on the besieged enclave since last month.
The Israeli death toll, meanwhile, is around 1,200, according to official figures.
* Writing by Alperen Aktas from Istanbul