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Abdelaziz

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first: 1999-05-14
most recent: 2023-07-27
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“Despite the fact that several conflicts have plagued different parts of Africa over the past decades, the leaders of the African continent have always been aware of the importance and benefits of adopting conflict prevention approaches. Preventive measures that were designed to address some of the root causes of conflicts in Africa and to prevent the eruption of further conflicts include the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, the legal instruments on unconstitutional changes of government and the conflict prevention mechanisms within the African Union, such as the Peace and Security Council and the Panel of the Wise.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the African Group and to start by expressing the Group's appreciation to the Nigerian presidency and to you personally, Mr. Minister, for organizing this important debate focusing on the issue of optimizing the use of preventive diplomacy tools, which is of significant importance to the African continent. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for her valuable introductory remarks and to welcome the participation of the World Bank in this valuable discussion. Today's debate constitutes an integral part of the broader discussion on the most effective ways to address threats to international peace and security, as well as to enhance the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in that regard.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In that regard, it is imperative to establish a monitoring, evaluation and follow-up mechanism to ensure the implementation of all national and international commitments made within the framework of nationally agreed peacebuilding priorities. Seventh, and finally, we should ensure that the priorities of international funding mechanisms, including the Peacebuilding Fund, are consistent with the national peacebuilding priorities of the countries concerned. We must consider innovative methods to bolster the resources of such mechanisms, in particular through the Peacebuilding Fund, so that these resources can be the cornerstone of the funding of peacebuilding strategies.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Fourth, we should ensure that the Peacebuilding Commission is actively involved at the early stages of peacebuilding processes, which can coincide with peacekeeping operations, and that it cooperates fully with national stakeholders to create an enabling environment and incentives to launch a comprehensive peacebuilding process within the country concerned. Fifth, we should ensure a genuine international political commitment to peacebuilding processes and provide the needed civilian capacities, technical capabilities, financial resources and best practices, through the Peacebuilding Commission, to support these processes. Sixth, we should maximize benefits from available capacities of the United Nations, the international financial institutions and donor countries to support peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Second, we should ensure that the Peacebuilding Commission continues to effectively provide advice and proposals, based on in-depth studies and in coordination with all influential actors, with a view to formulating and implementing comprehensive integrated peacebuilding strategies that lay the foundation for sustainable development in countries emerging from conflict. Third, we should build on the accumulated multidimensional experiences of the United Nations system in the field of peacebuilding through the development of clear, defined, balanced, synchronized and equal relations among the Peacebuilding Commission, the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, with full respect for their mandates as defined by the Charter.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“First, we should maximize the chances of success of peacebuilding efforts through an unconditional and total commitment to the principle of national ownership by post-conflict countries of their national peacebuilding strategies, in which the national authorities are fully responsible for defining, planning and implementing peacebuilding strategies, with the support of the Peacebuilding Commission and in accordance with clear and objective national political, economic, social and development priorities defined without any external pressure.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Thus, it is of the utmost importance to launch a peacebuilding process in an appropriate manner and at the proper time to ensure the successful establishment of the key political, economic and social pillars needed to create an enabling environment for implementing comprehensive development strategies supported by timely, predictable and sustainable financial resources. The building of comprehensive and sustainable peace in post-conflict countries requires our sincere commitment to several objectives.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Similarly, due consideration must be given to the overlap between peacebuilding processes and the launch of sustainable development efforts in post- conflict countries. Efforts to lay the foundation for good governance, the rule of law and the application of the principles of democracy and justice in societies will not realize their full potential in communities plagued with poverty, disease, hunger and continued lack of the basic living standards as enshrined in internationally agreed development goals.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Egypt believes that such views merit detailed and cautious consideration and recognizes the need to comprehensively study this approach with a view to strengthening the capacity of Governments in post-conflict countries to shoulder their responsibilities - but without undermining the flow of resources needed to support these efforts. Successful peacekeeping depends on comprehensive peace agreements to which all involved parties adhere and that enjoy wide popular support, in order to create the enabling environment needed to sustain the peace and lay the foundations for a peacebuilding process that will provide Governments with what they need to shoulder their responsibilities in the security and defence sectors. This in turn will make it easier to formulate exit strategies for peacekeeping operations in the countries concerned.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we are witnessing the fading of the clear boundaries which used to define the stages of succession and overlap between conflict resolution, peacekeeping, post-conflict peacebuilding and sustainable development; that is true also of the less well defined interconnection and synchronization among those phases and the roles of the principal organs of the United Nations in dealing with them within a coordinated, mutually reinforcing and inclusive framework. Recently, calls for the simultaneous start of peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations have increased.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“For one thing, international peace and security cannot be successfully maintained without ensuring the centrality of security sector reform in both the military and social spheres; furthermore, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes may not achieve their objectives unless the essential development, social and economic needs are met. In addition, ensuring sustainable peace requires an enabling environment based on comprehensive national dialogue, social justice, judicial integrity and independence, and the rule of law. These factors must go hand in hand with a comprehensive socio-economic development process based on the national strategies and priorities of countries emerging from conflict.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Over the past few years, post-conflict peacebuilding has witnessed unprecedented developments, such as the General Assembly's establishment of an integrated system enabling it to play a pivotal role in the coordination of international peacebuilding efforts. In this respect, Egypt reaffirms its full commitment to support the peacebuilding efforts of the United Nations through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. The Commission's activities have gained increased importance through several years of accumulated experience. It is playing an important role in coordinating international and United Nations efforts to prevent countries from relapsing into conflict. Peacebuilding is a multifaceted and multidimensional process.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, Sir, the delegation of Egypt welcomes your efforts and those of the delegation of Japan, which holds the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. We also welcome your convening of this open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding, one of the most pertinent issues within the Council's mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security. As Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, I would like to express my support for the statement to be delivered by the delegation of Bangladesh, coordinator of the Movement, on this very important issue.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is vital at this critical juncture that all parties shoulder their responsibilities to move towards a comprehensive and durable settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Furthermore, the international community has to take a robust posture to strengthen the process and to reaffirm clear terms of reference for negotiations on all core issues of the Palestinian track, as grounded in resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008), the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Road Map. The international community, including the Security Council, must not allow Israeli intransigence and illegal measures to obstruct its decisive steps to translate the two-State Vision into reality.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“On the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan and its institutional structure, as well as measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null, void and have no legal effect. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of June 4, 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). In conclusion, the Non-Aligned Movement remains committed to the goal of the two-State solution for peace and highlights the serious consequences of the ongoing Israeli measures in the region.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“In addressing the situation in the Middle East, the Non-Aligned Movement remains deeply concerned over Israel's ongoing systematic violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in breach of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), and the threat of potential escalation. The Movement reiterates its call for the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), including Israel's full withdrawal from all Lebanese territories in the Shab'a farms, the Kfar Shuba hills and the northern part of Al-Ghajar village.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement further emphasizes the importance of conducting investigations into the serious violations of international humanitarian and international human rights law reported by the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, known as the Goldstone report (A/HRC/ 12/48). Those investigations must be independent and credible and conform with international standards. The Non- Aligned Movement further stresses the importance and urgency of Palestinian reconciliation and reiterates its support for all efforts to achieve it, including Egyptian and regional endeavours.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade and implement resolution 1860 (2009) and the resolution of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly (A/RES/ES-10/6). The Movement welcomes all endeavours aimed at achieving this goal, including Secretary-General's visit to Gaza and his efforts to enable the immediate and sustained opening of all border crossings in order to alleviate the crisis in Gaza and ensure its urgent reconstruction. Further, the Non-Aligned Movement stresses once again the urgent need to begin reconstruction in Gaza immediately and deplores Israel's continued obstruction of the reconstruction process, including projects to be implemented by the United Nations, despite the availability of financial resources.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The Movement calls on the Security Council to take similar steps and reaffirm its previous resolutions on East Jerusalem, particularly resolution 478 (1980), in order to stop further deterioration in the already volatile situation and to promote a climate conducive to the pursuit of peace. The unresolved crisis in Gaza also continues to cause negative repercussions on efforts to advance peace in the region and inflicts unacceptable suffering on the Palestinian civilian population. We continue to witness unbearable human suffering caused by the continuing illegal Israeli blockade. In this regard, we reiterate that international humanitarian law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, and United Nations resolutions must be respected.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“In this regard, the Non-Aligned Movement condemns the decision by the Government of Israel to move forward with planning for new housing units in and around the City, including the announcement of the approval for the construction of 1,600 new settlement units in East Jerusalem and 112 other units near Bethlehem, in defiance of the broad international consensus against them and the repeated calls to stop all settlement activities. The Movement welcomes the Quartet's intention to monitor developments closely in and around Jerusalem and to consider additional steps that might be required to address the situation on the ground.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“In this regard, it is imperative that the Security Council bear in mind the religious sensitivity and feelings of frustration and despair prevailing around the world owing to the repeated Israeli attempts to alter the character, composition and status of East Jerusalem and to control religious holy sites, often without any reaction from the Council. Recalling that the annexation of occupied East Jerusalem is illegal, null and void and has not been recognized by the United Nations and the international community, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that East Jerusalem is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and is the capital of the future State of Palestine.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement is alarmed at Israel's continued provocations and taking of illegal measures in the West Bank, including in and around occupied East Jerusalem, particularly plans for building new settlement units and measures to control and annex holy religious sites. The Movement condemns the Israeli announcement that it will include the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil (Hebron), the site of Bilal's Mosque in Bethlehem (Rachel's Tomb) and the Walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in its national heritage listing. Further, the Movement condemns attacks carried out by the Israeli occupying forces against Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Haram al-Sharif compound, including Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The international community, including the Security Council, must be resolute in confronting Israeli settlement activities and in demanding that Israel abide by its obligations. Israel must unambiguously negotiate on and resolve all core issues, namely, Jerusalem, settlements, refugees, borders, security and water, in a comprehensive manner and within a fixed time frame. The Security Council has an obligation towards that objective. It must shoulder its responsibility in maintaining peace and security in the Middle East and in the establishment of an independent and viable State of Palestine on the basis of the two-State solution.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Obviously, negotiations cannot be resumed while measures exist to forcibly impose a fait accompli on the Palestinian people by altering the demographic composition, character and status of the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in and around East Jerusalem. The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its demand that Israel, the occupying Power, adhere to international law and international humanitarian law, fulfil its obligations under the road map and promote an environment conducive to negotiations and achieving peace. The Movement reaffirms that no unilateral action undertaken by Israel will be allowed to prejudice the outcome of negotiations nor will it be recognized by the international community.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Despite the international consensus on the two- State solution on the basis of the pre-l967 borders and the serious efforts by all international and regional partners to relaunch negotiations, including proximity talks, a just and lasting settlement to the question of Palestine is still visibly far from being achieved owing to Israel's positions and continued non-compliance with international law and Security Council resolutions. A serious effort by the Security Council is needed to strengthen efforts aimed at overcoming the current impasse and pressing for the early resumption and conclusion of the negotiating process.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Advancing the cause of peace by ending Israel's occupation of the Palestinian and Arab territories that it has occupied since 1967 remains one of the most important priorities and goals of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Non-Aligned Movement's commitment to the goal of peace is unwavering, but the current Israeli practices and policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, raise concerns and doubts about Israel's intentions with regard to achieving peace and about the viability of the two-State solution.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I have the pleasure today to address the Security Council on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I will begin by expressing the sincere sentiments of solidarity and sympathy of the Movement's members with the Government and the People of China as it tackles the consequences of the massive earthquake that struck them today, resulting in human and material losses. I would like to begin my statement by emphasizing the importance of convening this open debate at this critical juncture where the international community, including the members of the Quartet, exerts tireless efforts to bring about a two-State solution and achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East region.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The Economic and Social Council also has to play a more dynamic role in strengthening the capabilities of countries emerging from conflict to relaunch the sort of effective economic activities that guarantee an end to conflicts and promote development.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Sixth, we must enhance resort to regional and subregional organizations in addressing post-conflict peacekeeping issues, without prejudice to the Security Council's competence but within a framework of joint efforts to achieve peace and stability. Foremost among such organizations is the African Union, which already plays a lead role that deserves appreciation and support. Seventh and lastly, we must avoid addressing peacekeeping and peacebuilding issues from the perspective of reducing costs and disputing the competences of the Security Council and the General Assembly, represented respectively by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the 10-23924 Peacebuilding Commission.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Fifth, we must pursue the development of relevant Secretariat bodies and increase coordination and interaction among them within the two Departments of the peacekeeping sector, and with the Department of Political Affairs and the Peacebuilding Support Office, in order to achieve an integrated and coherent vision that ensures unity of purpose and action on the ground, in consultation with Member States and within a framework of transparency and ongoing dialogue aimed at overcoming problems related to insufficient personnel and equipment and at ending the lack of coordination of United Nations activities on the ground.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Third, we must enhance trust between peacekeeping parties represented in the Security Council, the troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat, and strengthen coordination on the ground between the Security Council's special political missions, regional organizations, and financial and economic institutions operating in host countries in order to ensure unity of purpose and consistency in addressing the political, military, economic and development dimensions. Fourth, institutional cooperation between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council must be consolidated in order to take advantage of the Commission's advice in planning the peacebuilding activities of United Nations peacekeeping missions, taking into consideration the results of this year's upcoming review of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This must be done in such a manner as to guarantee the required gradual transition from peacekeeping to comprehensive peaceful settlement, and in the light of clear development plans for the transition to post-conflict peacebuilding and the withdrawal of the United Nations in coordination and cooperation with the host country once it is able to assume its responsibility for defence, security and enforcing respect for the rule of law. The strategy should also take into account the evaluation set out in the Brahimi report (see S/2000/809) regarding the need for multidimensional 10 United Nations peacekeeping operations to launch a limited number of critical peacebuilding activities, pursuant to a phased plan for the smooth transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“That should be done within a framework of respect for the basic principles of peacekeeping operations reflected in the consent of the parties, national ownership, impartiality, and the non-use of force except in self-defence or to implement a Security Council mandate. Second, the Security Council must draft mandates that are clear, achievable and based on a technical assessment and sound political and military planning. The Council should also indicate precisely what goals are to be achieved and the role of each component of the mission in achieving them.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In a contribution to defining a number of elements that can be addressed in the context of developing and implementing transition and exit strategies for peacekeeping missions, I wish to stress several important aspects that can be helpful to formulating a new strategy in this regard. First, there is a need to focus greater attention on strengthening the Organization's political efforts, from preventive diplomacy, mediation and reconciliation through peacekeeping, peacebuilding and support for the development capacities of host countries, in cooperation with United Nations organs and international financial and economic institutions, to the organized end phase of missions.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“That will contribute to ending the growing reliance of host countries on the role of peacekeeping missions in support of national capacities in the areas of defence, security and the rule of law, particularly in the light of the consequences of prolonged peacekeeping missions in the absence of a national alternative capable of performing the same tasks and of protecting and consolidating whatever stability has been achieved. All of these issues must be taken into consideration in our search for a vision of sequential transitions, with defined phases, from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, based on the need to achieve comprehensive economic development as a basis for such transitions.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“That is a perfectly unacceptable ratio that does not reflect the required balance between peacekeeping, peace settlement and post-conflict peacebuilding. Egypt has repeatedly stressed the need to prevent peacekeeping missions from being transformed into missions that manage rather than settle conflicts. Egypt has also indicated the importance of focusing on building the national capabilities of host countries from the outset of a peacekeeping operation through parallel efforts in peacebuilding.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It also reflects in most instances a lack of interest in developing the dimensions of peace settlements, through cooperation with United Nations organs and other entities, to create urban communities that provide decent lives for belligerent forces and persuade them to lay down arms and devote themselves to building their country and to preventing it from descending yet again into conflict. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is most clear in peacekeeping operations, at least 75 per cent of whose budgets is allocated to reimbursing troop and equipment costs, leaving less than 25 per cent to development activities, to promoting peaceful settlement efforts and to strengthening peacebuilding efforts on the ground.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like also to thank the Secretary-General for his statement early in the debate and the Under- Secretaries-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support for their briefings. I also thank Japan for its efforts to enhance the interaction of the Security Council with troop-contributing countries through the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. In our capacity as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, we fully associate ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Morocco on behalf of the Movement. While the United Nations is proud of the steady increase in the number of its peacekeeping troops and police, that increase also reflects the weak ability of the Organization to reach successful political settlements of existing disputes in host countries.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Sir, for calling for this important debate and for the attention given by France to the ongoing deliberations on the future of United Nations peacekeeping operations and on addressing their challenges. I also thank you for the concept paper prepared by your Mission (S/2010/67) as a basis for this debate on strengthening the drafting of Security Council mandates by providing resources and capabilities, developing exit strategies, and achieving the smooth and gradual transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and the long-term sustainable development of countries emerging from conflict.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Accordingly, the Non-Aligned Movement remains committed to supporting all endeavours that aim at ending occupation and the establishment of a Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security, in accordance with the established parameters of the peace process, as defined by Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008); the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle of land for peace; the Arab Peace Initiative; and the Road Map. The Non-Aligned Movement calls for serious and concrete actions from the Security Council in this regard.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). The Non-Aligned Movement has repeatedly warned of the danger and consequences of the ongoing Israeli measures in the region. It is vital at this juncture that the international community intervene and take a robust and united position in order to strengthen the process and to reaffirm the clear terms of reference for negotiations on all core issues that are grounded in the United Nations resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference and the agreements reached between the parties, starting with a total freeze on settlement activities.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Turning to Lebanon, the Non-Aligned Movement remains deeply concerned over Israel's ongoing air and land violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in breach of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), and calls on Israel to withdraw fully from the remaining occupied Lebanese land in the Shab'a farms, the Kfar Shuba hills and the northern part of Al-Ghajar village. Concerning the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan and its institutional structure, as well as the Israeli measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement also reiterates its call for the restoration of the situation in the Gaza Strip to that which prevailed prior to June 2007, and stresses the importance and urgency of achieving Palestinian reconciliation and unity. In this regard, the Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its support for every effort to achieve a speedy Palestinian reconciliation, including Egyptian and regional endeavours to realize the just and legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people, with all its political groupings.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade and allow the immediate and sustained opening of all border crossings to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to ensure its urgent reconstruction. The Non-Aligned Movement again stresses the urgent need immediately to begin reconstruction in Gaza and deeply condemns the obstruction by Israel of the import of essential reconstruction materials into Gaza, as well as Israel's negative response to the United Nations proposal to kick-start civilian reconstruction activity. Further, the Non-Aligned Movement calls on Israel to compensate the Palestinian people for the damage and trauma they suffered during its military aggression on Gaza last year, along with compensating the United Nations for the human and material losses that occurred in that attack.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The ongoing Israeli measures in occupied East Jerusalem have not only inflamed tensions in the holy city, but also have the potential of endangering the already fragile stability in the region as a whole. Meanwhile, the unresolved crisis in Gaza also continues to have negative repercussions on all efforts to advance the peace process and inflicts unacceptable suffering on the fabric of civilian life in Gaza. Israel continues to impose a blockade on the Palestinian civilian population, depriving them of their humanitarian needs and preventing Gaza's reconstruction one year after the unlawful attack in December 2008, in violation of international humanitarian law and United Nations resolutions, including Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) and General Assembly resolution ES-10/18, adopted at its tenth emergency special session.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement expresses deep concern regarding the extensive damage caused by the Israeli settlements, the separation wall and the inhuman network of checkpoints, which are severing the Palestinian territory in the occupied West Bank into separate cantons, isolating East Jerusalem, undermining the contiguity, integrity, viability and unity of the Palestinian territory, and jeopardizing prospects for achieving the two-State solution. Further, the Israeli authorities continue to discriminate against the Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem, including by revoking identity cards and allowing violent Israeli settlers to attack Palestinians and confiscate their homes, properties and land, as well as to devastate their agriculture and desecrate their places of worship.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, in the short period since the unilateral declaration by Israel on settlements, Israel has announced the construction of more then 1,600 new units, particularly in Jerusalem, in addition to the construction of thousands more already under way. The international community must use its political tools, including the Security Council, to take necessary measures to bring Israel into compliance.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The unacceptable decision of the Government of Israel to restrain rather than to cease completely all settlement activities, and even to exclude East Jerusalem from the scope of this unilateral decision, falls considerably short of Israel's obligations under Security Council resolutions, the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Road Map, particularly because settlement activity does not just violate international law but undermines trust, aims at prejudging the outcome of the future permanent status negotiations, and imperils the basis of the two-State solution. The Non-Aligned Movement condemns Israel's deliberate policy regarding the construction of more new settlement units and the continued Israeli declarations in this regard in defiance of repeated international calls to stop all settlement construction and activities.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Regrettably, since the last Security Council open debate on this issue in October 2009 (see S/PV.6201), Israel, the occupying Power, has failed to abide by its obligations and continues to impede efforts to resume peace negotiations by refusing to freeze all settlement activities and by continuing to impose unilateral measures aimed at altering the status, demographic composition and Arab nature of the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly East Jerusalem. Moreover, Israel has not refrained from measures that prejudice the outcome of negotiations on the final status issues, thus undermining confidence, inflaming tensions on the ground, preventing any progress and 10-22138 raising questions about Israel's credibility as a partner for peace.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The international community must be resolute in demanding that Israel abide by all its obligations under international law and cease all of its violations and unlawful measures, including its policy of collective punishment of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and its illegal settlement activities, and that it unambiguously negotiate and resolve all core issues - Jerusalem, settlements, the refugees, borders, security and water - in a comprehensive manner and within a fixed time frame.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source