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1. “In saying this, we have in mind United Nations peacekeeping operations that have existed for decades, but their presence in the areas concerned has become a factor that has helped to reduce fears and has become an important symbol of international presence until such time as the root causes of a problem are dealt with and settled in a manner acceptable to all parties. Sixthly, the Council, while embarking on setting up a strategy to exit from an operation or from a State, should take into consideration that mandates are not open-ended and unlimited and that an operation should stop when the matter becomes one of peace-building, which is dealt with in the Council and other organs or the United Nations - first and foremost, the General Assembly.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

2. “In this respect, we call upon the Council to establish a more direct and frank dialogue with other organs, first and foremost among which is the General Assembly which, through the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, deals with the subject and its machinery and with the best methods of implementation. Fifthly, the time factor is of prime importance in matters before the Security Council, but the time factor should not be a decisive element in determining the strategy of the United Nations for exiting from an operation or from a host State.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

3. “This is what comes to mind when we say that the Security Council should shoulder its responsibilities - the responsibilities entrusted to it by the Charter and the role established for it within the framework of the system of collective security, which makes it necessary for its members to put aside any narrow, individual or political considerations in favour of the higher and more general interests by supporting the collective security system and the maintenance of international peace and security. Fourthly, the Security Council, should consider the mistakes made in the past- whether by abandoning an operation before it was time to do so or by terminating an operation that ran counter to the political and social environment- and should learn from them.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

4. “These are cases that were not dealt with in the document distributed by the presidency. These examples unfortunately indicate that the Council had in mind certain political considerations for ending an operation that were different from, and perhaps even contradictory to, the interests of the State hosting the operation. Such considerations have led to huge losses in human life and to cases of regional instability that have continued to the present.”

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5. “Secondly, while we recognize that there is a certain amount of politicization in the work of the Council and in the relations that certain members of the Council, particularly the permanent members, have with certain conflict areas for which peacekeeping operations are instituted, the Council should not in our opinion resort to exerting political pressure on any side by hinting at terminating an operation, reducing an operation or resorting to any method of political pressure that would serve the political interests of one or more States in the Council without paying attention to the interests of the host State or region in which the operation takes place, not to mention the interests of the members of the society hosting the operation. Thirdly, in this context, I feel duty-bound to refer to the examples of Somalia and Rwanda.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

6. “The delegation of Egypt concurs with the summary in the President's document that an exit strategy for a peacekeeping operation requires clear-cut vision, specific, predetermined phases and consideration of the political, military and security conditions prevailing in the host country or region. In this regard, the delegation of Egypt would like to contribute the following points to this debate. First, in dealing with the termination stage of an operation, the Council should do so using a case-by- case approach. It is not conceivable or practical for us to apply one single policy or a number of strict policies to all cases that the Council deals with without paying attention to the particular characteristics of each case.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

7. “Mr. Aboulgheit (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. I wish to express my gratitude to your delegation for its initiative, despite the time constraints involved, to prepare this discussion today on the theme "No exit without strategy". This is indeed an important subject that necessitates in-depth study and special attention from the Organization and its principal organs. However, I would like to say candidly that I am in full agreement with the introductory statement made by Ambassador Kumalo of South Africa. I, too, wanted many of our colleagues who are heads of the delegations and of countries that are members of the Council to listen to us during this meeting.”

   2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223Resumption1 (2000) · source

8. “This will prove the Council's seriousness and will foster its credibility when it tackles humanitarian matters that may threaten international peace and security. There should be no double standards in dealing with such matters in the future.”

   2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

9. “While we are discussing today the means for protecting women in armed conflict, as well as enhancing their role and participation in post-conflict time, we cannot ignore the appeals for dignity and succour launched by Palestinian women who live under the most severe inhuman conditions, conditions troubling to the world's conscience. Hence our delegation calls upon the Security Council to discuss the conditions of women under occupation, by identifying the Israeli agents who Violate the simplest rules of international law and human rights and the protection of humankind, with a view to trying them for acts of blatant injustice and unjustified Violence they have perpetrated against the Palestinian people.”

   2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

10. “They have rightfully and deservedly proven themselves to be an effective and productive element, taking decisions in our societies. Last but not least, I wish to touch upon the deteriorating situation of Palestinian women under the yoke of occupation. We give highest importance and attention to this matter in my country. Women are suffering from manifestations of violence, suppression, despotism and injustice. They also feel bereaved on account of the loss of their husbands, brothers, children - wiped out, regrettably, by the bullets of the Israeli forces, putting aside any political, international or even ethical obligations on this score.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

11. “While recognizing the important role undertaken by women in preventing and settling disputes and in peace-building, we emphasize the need to adopt swiftly specific, practical measures that would encourage women's equal participation, as well as achieving equal opportunity in terms of their contribution to all activities relating to peace. This is particularly so in cases of decision-making, mediation, diplomatic negotiation and preventive negotiation. The role of women is important in the course of armed conflict and deterioration of societies through their preservation of social order. Their role is equally important in post-conflict periods, with their resolve and efforts to foster stability, peace and development. We cannot ignore the achievements made by women in all walks of life.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

12. “Undoubtedly, the violations to which women are subjected when caught in the heat of armed conflict, such as murder, rape, slavery, forced conception, torture and arbitrary detention are among the most glaring manifestations of civilizational backwardness and run counter to the simplest meaning of humanity. Consequently, Egypt calls for the pursuit of an effective policy to integrate the gender perspective within public policies and private programmes dealing with conflict and post-conflict periods, in order to enhance women's status at all times and under all conditions.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

13. “Egypt believes in the need for the Security Council to perform its role in solving disputes and conflicts that threaten international peace and security, in a comprehensive and integrated manner, while addressing their root causes, so that the worsening of such conflicts would not lead to further hostilities among the parties to the conflict or to horrendous humanitarian conditions, such as the displacement or eviction of populations or their fleeing to neighbouring States. Hence the derogation of the sanctity of civilians, particularly women and children, and the entry into endless vicious cycles of Violence. Violence against women constitutes a main obstacle to achieving the goals of equality, development and peace.”

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14. “We, the participants in the special session, pledged to leave no stone unturned in order to elevate the status of women and to preserve their rights, stemming basically from human rights. The international community has recognized the need to take care of women and support gender equality in order to achieve development, peace and security. When we deny women the right to justice and participation in all aspects of socio-economic, cultural and political life, we are actually delaying desired development and prosperity. We are also reducing chances forjust peace throughout the world.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

15. “Yet this should be Viewed only in line with Chapter VII of the Charter and Article 39 thereof. In cases where the Council fails to exercise its responsibilities for reasons that go beyond the topic under discussion, we should always consider the viability of benefiting from General Assembly resolution 377 (V), on Uniting for Peace, in this connection. Last June, for the first time, the United Nations witnessed the largest international gathering - governmental and non-governmental - in five years. It was designed to emphasize political commitment towards enhancing the role of women and achieving the goals of equality, development and peace for all women of the world, through the General Assembly special session held to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of the Fourth World Conference on Women.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

16. “The first is the need for the Council to deal with these subjects in an atmosphere of full respect for the delicate balances among the main organs of the United Nations, as specified in the Charter, particularly the inherent role vested in the General Assembly, in addition to other United Nations bodies and organizations outside, whether governmental or non- governmental, whose main task is the protection of the civilian population. The second point is the pivotal principle that implementation of international humanitarian law should not contradict the need to respect and carry out the provisions of the Charter. We welcome and support the Council's readiness to respond to cases where civilians are targeted and where humanitarian assistance is deliberately blocked.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

17. “Mr. Aboulgheit (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to express my delegation's deep appreciation to you, Sir, and to your sisterly country, Namibia. I also wish to emphasize Egypt's full commitment to and support for all efforts to protect and advance women, as well as to foster their participation in all fields of peacemaking. Before touching on the subject under discussion, I should like to stress Egypt's firm position, which we have stated time and again before this Council, with regard to the need to place the protection of women and children in armed conflict in the broader context of the protection of all civilians. In this connection, I also wish to make two main points that should be taken into account when the Council deals with humanitarian issues.”

    2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source

18. “If the Israeli side believes that it is in its interest to escalate the situation so that it can achieve some political gains, we would like to warn it, before the Council, that such an approach will greatly jeopardize the peace process. Israel must understand the sensitivity of the situation with regard to the status of Jerusalem. It must stop using military oppression to defend political positions that it knows full well lack any basis in international law or international legitimacy. It knows also that such positions lack any international support. Al-Haram Al-Sharif is, and will remain, an Islamic site. East Jerusalem is a Palestinian occupied territory. Israel must terminate its occupation sooner or later. We hope that the Council will understand the gravity of the situation and act accordingly.”

    2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source

19. “Madeleine Albright, the American Secretary of State, to visit Egypt on Thursday to discuss recent events and determine their cause; to put an end to Israeli provocations and see to it that they do not recur; and to reinvigorate the peace process, to which we attach great importance. A just and equitable peace is our common objective. However, achieving this peace calls for sincere determination on the part of both parties. Sensationalism and negative provocations such as the recent visit I spoke of earlier should not be allowed to overshadow the sincere efforts of the American co- sponsor of the peace process and the concerned parties.”

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20. “Secondly, we call on the Council to investigate the shameful events that have occurred and to hold accountable the Israeli officials who opened fire on Palestinian civilians and to bring them to justice. Thirdly, the Council must condemn the provocative visit of the leader of the Israeli opposition party. Fourthly, it must work to guarantee the right to compensation of the Palestinian civilians who were injured or killed by these Israeli acts of aggression. President Hosni Mubarak has already sent an invitation to Chairman Arafat and to the Israeli Prime Minister, as well as to Mrs.”

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21. “Accordingly, we call on the Security Council to take measures that guarantee the non-entry by the armed Israeli forces, including security and Army forces, into the courtyard of Al-Haram Al-Sharif; demand the immediate cessation of any harassment by the Israeli Army of the Palestinian people; condemn the acts perpetrated by the occupying Power in the Palestinian territories; and call on the occupying Power to abide by international legality and the provisions of the relevant conventions, foremost among which is the Fourth Geneva Convention. We also call on the Security Council and its members to reiterate their position that the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, are occupied territories, to which the Geneva Conventions apply.”

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22. “There are international conventions applicable to these territories and to the situation and the status of the people. Foremost among these conventions is the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, the applicability of which was confirmed by the Security Council in its earlier resolutions. The Council reiterated that these provisions apply to all Palestinian territories, including Holy Jerusalem.”

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23. “Some say that political measures, regardless of when they occur and under what circumstances, must target peace and support the peace process, and that that can happen only if the Security Council is kept out of political developments in the region and if such measures are confined to the respective parties. We believe that the achievement of peace in the region is Egypt's first priority, as is well known. Egypt is working tirelessly, with determination and wisdom, with the co-sponsor of the peace process, the United States of America, and with other parties for the realization of this objective. This does not mean, however, that the Security Council is exempt from its responsibilities under the Charter. The truth is still there, before our very eyes. There is an occupying force, an occupied people and occupied territories.”

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24. “The people of the world may also appreciate how indignant they themselves would be if their sanctuaries were to be similarly defiled. The repercussions of recent events also prove to everyone that Israel's claim that 98 per cent of the Palestinian people are under Palestinian rule is totally unfounded. Israeli tanks encircle Palestinian cities. Live ammunition is used against demonstrators in the West Bank and Gaza. The Palestinian people are still under occupation. Even those places that were liberated are stifled by Israeli forces when and as they please.”

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25. “I hope that those scenes, which have broken our hearts in Egypt and in the Arab world, will prompt the members of the Security Council to act decisively against the perpetrators of those atrocities. The crux of this serious crisis can be seen in one major element, namely, the question of Jerusalem - East Jerusalem and the Old City in particular, which have been forcibly occupied by Israel since 1967, as have all other Palestinian territories. The international community, members of the Security Council and world public opinion have once again seen, from the repercussions of the provocative visit to Al-Haram Al-Sharif by the leader of Israel's Likud Party, how deeply Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims feel about the Holy City.”

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26. “On the other hand, we see that Government allowing such a provocative visit to take place, even providing tight security for it. That situation makes us wonder seriously about coordination between the Government and the opposition in Israel. We see it as a desperate attempt to bring pressure to bear on the Palestinian party with regard to the issue of sovereignty over the holy sites in Jerusalem, and in particular over Al-Haram Al-Sharif. With regard to oppression, I do not really feel the need to discuss that issue in detail before the members of the Council. International media have recently shown us the sad and tragic pictures of Palestinian children, youths and men being gunned down by the Israeli army. We have all seen the bloody and tragic scene of the death of a Palestinian child in the arms of his father.”

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27. “Without any sense of shame, that leader declared that his visit was aimed at asserting what he referred to as Israel's right to the holy place that is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Those two monuments bear within themselves clear testimony to the sovereignty of the Islamic and Palestinian nation over them. Everyone knows that the opposition leader is a staunch opponent of the peace process and of the legitimate restoration of the rights of Palestinians, as well as someone whose aim is to inflame feelings and incite anger and violence among the Palestinian people. What we should really wonder about is the position of the Israeli Government. On the one hand, that Government claims that it is working for peace and the achievement of a permanent solution to the Palestinian conflict.”

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28. “The Government and the people of Egypt are enraged not only because our Palestinian brethren are suffering as a result of Israeli acts of aggression, violence and oppression, but also because of the intransigent and truth-denying position of Israeli officials, who will not even admit Israel's clear responsibility for the bloody events that have taken place before the eyes of the entire world. We meet in the midst of an explosive situation in the occupied Palestinian territories brought about as a result of rage and oppression. That rage exists because of last week's provocative visit by the leader of the opposition party to Al-Haram Al-Sharif.”

    2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source

29. “Mr. Aboulgheit (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October. I trust that, with your abilities and wisdom, you will be able to guide our deliberations on this important and critical issue so that the Council can assume the role of maintaining international peace and security that has been entrusted to it by the entire membership of the United Nations.”

    2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source