Geneva, Sep. 10, 2019, SPA -- The Group of Arab States condemned all forms of violations committed by the Israeli occupation authorities against Palestinians, including killings and arrests of peaceful demonstrators, ill-treatment of prisoners, illegal interrogations, demographic change, house demolitions and unprecedented settlement expansion which are clear violations of international laws. Before the Human Rights Council, the Arab Group affirmed its firm stance supporting the Palestinian people's rights in establishing an independence state with Jerusalem (Al-Quds) as its capital. The group also asserted the importance of guaranteeing and protecting the rights of refugees, combating discrimination in all its forms, combating hate speech and reducing poverty. --SPA 19:33 LOCAL TIME 16:33 GMT 0036 www.spa.gov.sa/w1169549