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Al-Allaf

lines on the record: 118
first: 2007-08-29
most recent: 2010-02-12
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“Whatever the benchmarks adopted, they should be regarded as interim objectives in the broader effort to build a self-sustaining peace.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, some key benchmarks may be used in determining at which point the process of consolidation can be safely handed over to the national authorities, assisted where necessary by international actors, including United Nations agencies. These benchmarks may include, for example, the absence of violent conflict, the return of displaced persons, progress made in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, the successful holding of elections and formation of legitimate political institutions, and progress made in the establishment of governance and rule-of-law mechanisms. The specific set of benchmarks used will vary from one situation to another, depending on the underlying causes of the conflict and the dynamics in play.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Although it is the prerogative of the Security Council to decide when a mission has fulfilled its mandate, close consultations with the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat remain essential to any objective assessment of the progress made towards laying the foundations of a self- sustaining peace and the likely consequences of a significant reduction in or the total withdrawal of the peacekeeping presence. Peacekeeping operations must aim at achieving the earliest possible transfer of responsibility to other actors - first and foremost, local and national authorities, but also international actors that will remain behind to assist with development and other issues.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“There are no hard and fast criteria, measures or indicators that can determine when to close down a peacekeeping operation. Since each situation is unique and has specific problems, Council decisions will, of course, have to be based on evolving realities and considerations. The objective assessment of a given situation in both the medium- and the long-term perspectives is required for both exit and transition. Such an assessment should take into consideration the political, military, humanitarian and human rights aspects, the views of parties, and the regional dimension.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The achievement of a self-sustaining peace in countries emerging from conflict requires a unified, long-term effort involving the relevant parts of the United Nations system as well as other key external partners, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and regional organizations. Multidimensional peacekeeping operations constitute one piece of a broader puzzle and must always be deployed as part of a long-term strategy. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) is intended to play a key role in fostering greater coherence at the strategic level between the various players involved in efforts to assist war-torn countries. Hence, earlier engagement by the PBC might provide a means for the Security Council to explore an earlier but still sustainable exit from the military phase of peacekeeping.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“An effective transition following the conclusion of a peacekeeping mission must be factored into the planning process from the outset as part of a system-wide approach. Planning must specifically incorporate a comprehensive peacebuilding approach that addresses the causes as well as the symptoms of the conflict. Moreover, there should be a clear idea of what conditions are necessary for transition at the end of the peacekeeping phase of a mission. The planners should also take into consideration the significant planning demands an actual transition will impose. Transition into peacebuilding requires an examination of the political, financial, institutional and bureaucratic implications for all parties, including the Security Council.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“To fully achieve this task, the special representatives of the Secretary- General and troop- and police-contributing countries have to be involved in the decisions of the Security Council at the various stages of peacekeeping operations. The expertise and experience of troop- and police-contributing countries, objective information provided and the situation on the ground should be taken into consideration. Moreover, adequate resources should be provided at all stages of peacekeeping. Budgetary pressures should not result in the premature termination of a mission or in scaling it down in a manner that would make it incapable of performing its tasks efficiently. Good integrated planning is at the heart of a coherent response to the needs of countries emerging from conflict.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“However, an exit should only be considered the result of achieving mission objectives and not a departure from the goals supported by the international community and set forth in Security Council resolutions. Exit strategies should come into play when a comprehensive settlement has been implemented and sustainable peace achieved. Nevertheless, exit strategies should also be flexible and adjustable to deteriorations in any given area. As many of the previous speakers have articulated, a good exit strategy is facilitated by a good entrance strategy. Therefore, peacekeeping operations must have clear, achievable mandates, realistic goals and end states that are not linked to artificial deadlines or based on decisions that are irrelevant to the political and security realities on the ground.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council should also sustain its political support for the process. Peacekeeping operations have been mandated to assist, in many different ways, countries torn by conflict, to create conditions for sustainable peace. Peacekeeping operations have also come to take on a broader and more complex range of important new tasks. That having been said, it is important to note that no peacekeeping operation is intended to continue indefinitely, and that the lifecycle of any peacekeeping operation must at some point include an exit and, or, a transitional phase. We strongly concur with the view that exit and transition strategies are key elements of the success of any mission and that they ought to be strengthened.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It comes at a timely moment as the United Nations is involved in a systemic exercise of reviewing peacekeeping and peacebuilding. While Jordan aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, allow me to make additional observations on the key aspects underlined in the concept paper prepared by the French delegation (S/2010/67). United Nations peacekeeping is an instrument important to the maintenance of international peace and security. It cannot be, however, a substitute for a permanent solution or for addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. United Nations peacekeeping operations should be accompanied by an inclusive peace process that is well planned, carefully designed and supported by the consent and adherence of the parties concerned.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to wish you every success in fulfilling the tasks entrusted to you. I would also like to thank the previous president, the Permanent Representative of China, for the efforts he had made during his presidency. I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Alain Le Roy, and the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, Ms. Susana Malcorra, for their comprehensive and candid briefings this morning. I also thank their staff and salute all United Nations colleagues who labour tirelessly in the field on behalf of the Organization, recognizing their good work in challenging and hazardous conditions. The initiative of France to hold today's important debate is very welcome.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Any failure in establishing peace and putting an end to this conflict will exacerbate extremism and pose a threat to the peace and security of the Palestinians and Israelis and indeed of all peoples in the region, as well as to broader international peace and security.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We appeal to the international community to shoulder its humanitarian and legal responsibility to guarantee the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Palestinian territories, and to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to put an end to their suffering. The Security Council plays an essential role in providing assistance and political support to regional and international efforts to relaunch negotiations leading to a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the situation in the Middle East. A resolution of the Palestinian question is the key to all the conflicts in the region. If the efforts towards peace fail, there will be catastrophic consequences for the region and its peoples.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The international community must take immediate and effective steps to guarantee that Israel implement resolution 1860 (2009), that it lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip, authorize the launching of reconstruction and economic recovery projects, allow the entry of medical supplies, food, agricultural products, fuel and construction materials, permit the sick to reach hospitals and allow civilians their freedom of movement. Jordan and His Majesty the King continue their numerous efforts to engage with the international community and urge it to put an end to the dreadful suffering of the Palestinian people. We call upon the international community to provide the assistance required to improve living conditions there and ensure that they do not deteriorate even further.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The repercussions of that aggression continue to be tangible for our brothers in the Gaza Strip, where they live in despair, poverty, hunger and privation in many forms. The situation in the Gaza Strip has now reached the level of a humanitarian catastrophe. Our brothers there are suffering on a daily basis, lacking even the basic means for survival. Any progress in the peace efforts requires a radical change in the tragic situation of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We will take every step necessary to protect Islamic and Christian holy sites there. The restoration and maintenance of those sites and the protection of the city's Arab identity are crucial, and any attempt to make it a Jewish city will be opposed. Jerusalem must remain a symbol of peace and peaceful cohabitation. It plays a role of singular importance in the lives of millions of Muslims and Christians throughout the world. The repeated provocations and illegal acts could lead to a situation that would threaten the foundations of international peace and security, the maintenance of which is of course the main task of the Security Council. It has been a year since the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is of great importance that the international and regional protagonists understand the negative impact of these Israeli activities on the Islamic world. Israel must cease forthwith its violations of the status of East Jerusalem, in particular by abandoning its practice of increasing the Jewish population there and of seeking to weaken the city's Islamic character. Such activities, which violate international law - especially the Fourth Geneva Convention - threaten the future of the holy city and jeopardize the possibility of a peaceful settlement, must end. For the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein, the status of the city is a red line that must not be crossed. The protection of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem itself, are top priorities for Jordan.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It has clearly violated the relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular the resolutions of the Security Council, often creating a vicious and sanguinary circle. Israel has continued its illegal practices in East Jerusalem, including its archaeological excavations at Muslim and Christian holy sites, particularly in and around Al-Haram Al-Sharif. It has also continued under various pretexts to destroy houses, expel Arab inhabitants, close Palestinian institutions and deprive Palestinians of their right to remain in the holy city by confiscating their identity cards. These measures are all part and parcel of a broader policy to enhance Israeli control over the city, create a new reality on the ground, and alter the demographic profile of occupied East Jerusalem. The influential international actors must stop these Israeli practices.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We therefore demand that Israel put a complete and immediate halt to all its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular East Jerusalem and including so-called natural growth. Today's meeting is an opportunity to draw the international community's attention to one of the most serious issues facing the region: illegal Israeli practices in East Jerusalem. These practices have endured throughout the decades of occupation, during which Israel has refused to live up to its legal commitments. As the occupying Power, Israel has refused to respond to the repeated appeals of the international community and imposed its own rules and settlement policies.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Assistant Secretary-General's briefing stressed Israel's ongoing settlement activity and expansion in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly East Jerusalem. Such activity reflects the will to create a new reality on the ground, in clear contravention of international humanitarian law and of Israel's commitments under the Road Map. The Israeli settlements are a burden on and obstacle to the movement of Palestinians and economic development and growth in the Palestinian territories. They give rise to increased tension and exacerbate a situation in which trust is already sorely lacking. They also represent a major obstacle to international and regional efforts to relaunch the negotiations, and even jeopardize the possibility of a peaceful solution and the future of a contiguous, independent and viable Palestinian State.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Despite the upsurge in diplomatic and political activity in the region and world capitals to promote the relaunching of the talks, Israel is pursuing its unilateral policies in the occupied Palestinian territories. These policies in no way indicate any desire for peace on its part, are manifestly ineffective and have proven to be a failure in settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If Israel wants to convey a genuine desire for peace, it must immediately end practices that contradict its stated positions. These are the actions of an occupying Power and thereby contradict international law. International law, international humanitarian law and human rights law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Times of War, must all be respected.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“They must take place as soon as possible; begin at the point where previous negotiations ended and on the basis of a monitoring and verification system with a clear calendar; and lead to the creation of an independent, viable and contiguous Palestinian State on Palestinian national territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the 1967 borders and living side by side in peace and security with Israel. In that respect, Jordan reaffirms the important and ongoing leadership role being played by the United States of America and the efforts undertaken by the Quartet to ensure that the talks are relaunched in an effective manner, lead to the two-State solution, and establish a comprehensive regional peace based on the mandates and terms of reference of the international community and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein, remains committed to working with the various international and regional actors to ensure peace and stability in the region on the basis of the two-State solution, which enjoys the unanimous support of the international community and has been reaffirmed in the many resolutions adopted by the Security Council. The road to peace is very clear. It requires the international community to intensify its efforts to launch serious and effective talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis. The negotiations must address the various issues related to final status, including borders, Jerusalem, refugees, security and water.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Al-Allaf (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. I also thank your predecessor for having wisely guided the work of the Council last month. We further thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Fernandez-Taranco, for his comprehensive and detailed briefing. Jordan aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of the Sultanate of Oman on behalf of the Group of Arab States and of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as with the statement to be made by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The peace process in the Middle East is at a critical phase and facing serious obstacles.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Finding a just and comprehensive solution to the question of Palestine, which is at the heart of the Middle East conflict, would be a key to resolving other conflicts and a guarantee for peace and security in our region, which yearns for peace and stability. These can be achieved only through the two-State solution: an independent, viable and contiguous Palestinian State with Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side in peace and security with Israel.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“President Obama's clear reaffirmation that the political framework of negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis is the best way to address the final status issues - security for Israelis and Palestinians, borders, refugees and Jerusalem - and his forceful statement that all settler activity is illegitimate show his strong commitment to the two-State solution and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, as well as his resolve to continue his tireless efforts - which began the day he took office - to create an atmosphere conducive to the relaunching of serious and constructive peace negotiations on all tracks aimed at the attainment of that noble objective.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It was unambiguous in setting out the President's vision of a final solution to the problem in accordance with the agreed frameworks, ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and establishing a viable, independent Palestinian State with contiguous territory, living side by side in peace and security with Israel.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We have done so because of our firm conviction that it is important to support the principle of international criminal justice and its application in an objective and non-selective manner, free from politicization. We also supported the request that an emergency session of the Human Rights Council be held tomorrow in Geneva to discuss the Goldstone report. Furthermore, we wish to call for the lifting of the blockade against the Gaza Strip, whose population is suffering greatly every day and lacks the most basic needs of everyday life. That inhumane blockade must be lifted, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip must begin immediately. We reaffirm our support for the important statement made by His Excellency Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, to the General Assembly on 23 September 2009.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We wish to reaffirm that preserving and protecting the holy city of Jerusalem will always be a top priority for Jordan, which will spare no effort in opposing any such aggression, provocation or threat to either Muslim or Christian holy sites. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has forcefully condemned the Israeli aggressions committed against unarmed civilians during its latest war in the Gaza Strip. On more than one occasion, including in the statement made by His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan to the General Assembly on 26 September 2009, we have welcomed the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/l2/48), led by Judge Richard Goldstone.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We wish to highlight the fact that we are intensifying our contacts with all influential actors concerned, particularly the five permanent members of the Security Council and the Secretary-General, with a view to exerting pressure to put an immediate and definitive end to all Israeli aggressions and provocative actions. Jerusalem has a special status in the hearts and minds of tens of millions of Muslims and Christians throughout the world. Because of that status, Israel's provocative and illegal actions are an explosive element that threatens the very foundations of international peace and security. Therefore, we call on the international community to shoulder its responsibility and take resolute action to put an end to all Israeli aggressions and provocations in the occupied Arab territories, particularly East Jerusalem.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan condemns all of Israel's unilateral measures as illegal, illegitimate and in gross violation of its commitments as the occupying Power. They represent a grave obstacle to efforts to relaunch serious negotiations aimed at achieving the two-State solution and a peaceful settlement in the Middle East. For the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein, the serious Israeli escalation over the past two weeks in terms of many provocative measures carried out at Al-Haram Al-Sharif and the Al-Aqsa mosque, and other violations aimed at altering the legal status of East Jerusalem, represent a red line that cannot be crossed.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We therefore reaffirm that these settlement activities and their recent frenzied resumption seriously threaten the prospects for peace in the region. Israel also pursues its unilateral, illegal and illegitimate measures in occupied East Jerusalem. We have seen a serious acceleration in the scope and number of these activities, including excavations under and around Muslim and Christian holy sites, particularly around Al-Haram Al-Sharif and its environs, the demolition of homes and the forced displacement of their Arab inhabitants, the consolidation of existing settlements and the establishment of new ones, and frenzied attempts to change the demographic makeup of occupied East Jerusalem and to prevent the administration from doing its work there.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In spite of all this, Israel unfortunately remains intransigent and rejects the tireless and sincere efforts being made to create an environment conducive to serious peace negotiations on all tracks, proceeding from the most recent point they had reached. Israel continues its illegal settlement activities in the occupied Arab territories, including East Jerusalem. We further reiterate that settlements and peace are contradictory and cannot go together. This is particularly true give that settlement activities run counter to international law and international humanitarian law. They undermine any possibility of establishing a viable and independent Palestinian State on Palestinian national soil in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the borders of4 June 1967.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The world is unanimous today on the objective of achieving a two-State solution and establishing comprehensive peace in the Middle East in accordance with the agreed terms of reference, international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative. The Arab countries are also committed to this goal, as demonstrated in the adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative in 2002, its consequent reaffirmation at other Arab summits - the most recent of which was the Doha summit - and its adoption and sponsorship by the OIC. We have also seen the Palestinian National Authority, particularly President Mahmoud Abbas, work tirelessly and continuously in the pursuit of the two-State solution, which would guarantee peace and security for the peoples and States of the region.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Al-Allaf (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. We would also like to welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine at this meeting. Jordan associates itself with the statements made by the representatives of the Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt on behalf the Arab Group, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement, respectively.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Achieving peace in the Middle East is not just a cherished goal of the countries concerned. That goal has now taken on an international dimension as well, given its impact on international peace and security. Resolving the conflict will be to the benefit of all parties, and of the entire international community. We must seize this historic opportunity to achieve peace in the region, for the region must have peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That includes lifting the blockade stifling the Palestinian people, who should also be provided with the necessary assistance to address their difficult circumstances, imposed by the occupation. The deteriorating humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is also resulting in increased despair and frustration, both in the region and in the Arab and Muslim world. That will have an impact on security, stability and peace efforts throughout the region. Under the guidance of King Abdullah II, Jordan will continue to make every possible effort to encourage international stakeholders to end the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Voluntary Jordanian organizations will also continue to deliver the necessary aid to our brothers in the Palestinian territories.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Such acts also run counter to international law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention. As a country of the region, we have taken note of the positive impact of President Obama's message delivered in Cairo, in particular as regards the commitment of the United States to a two-State solution, to find comprehensive peace in the Middle East and to improve relations with the Arab and Muslim world. In that regard, Special Envoy George Mitchell is making an effort in the region. It is extremely important to support and build on all such efforts, as well as to give them every chance of success. In line with its responsibilities under international humanitarian law, the international community must act immediately to halt the ongoing humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Attempts to create a new situation on the ground clearly violate both international humanitarian law and the commitments that Israel entered into under the Road Map. They also increase tensions in the region and jeopardize the chances of finding a just and lasting solution and for establishing a viable Palestinian State. If Israel truly wants to demonstrate its sincerity about moving towards peace, it must immediately halt all settlement activity and dismantle all illegal settlement outposts. Israel must not alter East Jerusalem, and must end its policy of Judaizing Al-Quds and changing its historic Islamic character. It must stop its excavations near Al-Haram Al-Sharif and must cease destroying houses and erecting barriers. It must end its confiscation of land and all other acts that could have a negative impact on a peaceful settlement.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Under the guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan is certainly prepared to make every effort to support that undertaking, so as to launch negotiations to establish a contiguous, viable and independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with agreed international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative, which is the main starting point to deal with the Arab-Israeli dispute. Now is a good opportunity to do that, given regional and international efforts to find a solution to the conflict in the region. However, Israel is continuing its unilateral policy in an effort to impose a fait accompli on the occupied territories. Israeli plans to establish new settlements, in particular in East Jerusalem, and its expansion of existing settlements, are totally unacceptable.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Any solution must be based on Security Council resolutions and the terms of reference adopted at international conferences with regard to the Palestinian problem. In particular, it must be based on resolutions 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009), which reiterated that an end to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict could only be based on the two- State solution. We must therefore intensify efforts and embark upon serious Palestinian-Israeli negotiations. Those negotiations must take place according to a properly defined timetable and be based on a clear and acceptable plan to achieve a peaceful resolution and ensure security for Israel.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We are meeting today not just to reiterate the importance of that message, but also to emphasize that, given developments in the region in recent months, now is the appropriate time to achieve tangible and genuine progress in the Arab-Israeli conflict, so as to produce concrete results on the ground. If we let this opportunity pass us by, there will be catastrophic consequences for the region and its peoples, the peace and security of Israelis and Palestinians and international peace and security as a whole. Finding a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian problem, which is at the heart of the conflict in the Middle East, is the key to the overall solution of other problems in the region.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Al-Allaf (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would first of all like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing this morning. Jordan associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt earlier today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. During its ministerial meeting held on 11 May (see S/PV.6123), the Security Council sent a clear message to all parties concerned about peace in the Middle East. The Council reiterated the urgent need to restore peace to the region in accordance with the two- State solution and previous agreements and obligations.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“All components of a peacekeeping operation should help with the obligation to protect, as entrusted to the mission. Finally, my delegation would like to state its readiness to take part in the efforts to develop the concept of the protection of civilians in armed conflict and to work with all parties concerned, and it welcomes the creation of a group of experts on the protection of civilians, as well as the convening of this meeting.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Jordan supports the inclusion of civilian protection mandates in all peacekeeping mandates. This should apply in particular to those civilians who are threatened by physical violence - without undermining the primary responsibility of the host country to protect civilians. Jordan is pleased that the report has proposed that peacekeeping operations assist host States with such missions, in order to create a climate of peace and security. Successful protection of civilians requires a certain number of components. Those include a comprehensive approach, clarity in the mission mandates adopted by the Security Council, support to missions from the standpoint of resources, training and concepts of operations. It is important to understand that the protection of civilians is not solely a military task.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It also upholds the distinction between civilians and combatants and the international instruments related thereto, and insists that all parties respect the principle of legitimate self- defence against armed aggression. Innocent civilians must not be deliberately or indiscriminately targeted in attacks. International humanitarian law tells us how people should be treated if they are not taking part directly in military operations. States should show their moral commitment by using their genuine political will to change the harsh realities on the ground experienced by civilians in armed conflict, including in cases of foreign occupation, where the victims are always civilians. We agree with the Secretary-General that peacekeeping operations include components that enable them to have a direct impact on the protection of civilians.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The suffering of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip did not stop with the end of the Israeli aggression, but persists under the restrictions on the delivery of relief and assistance imposed by Israel. This ongoing suffering has had an impact on social, economic and human activities in Gaza. Israel continues to prevent the delivery of basic construction materials for rebuilding the infrastructure and water and sanitary facilities. The border crossings remain restricted, hindering early recovery efforts. If for some reason all of this did not fall under the principle of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the principle itself would have to be reviewed and redefined. Jordan calls for full respect for humanitarian law and international human rights.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“When we talk of the need to protect civilians in armed conflicts, the case of Gaza stands out among the ongoing concerns of our family of nations. We must apply the concept of the protection of civilians in armed conflict fairly and comprehensively. As the United Nations family has failed to implement this concept in the course of military operations and armed aggression, we should at least apply it following such operations. The two principal preconditions of human security, and the central tenets of the Human Security Network, are freedom from fear and freedom from want. The protection of all should be a priority for all United Nations Member States, united under the Charter, in which we affirm our deep faith in human dignity and values and basic human rights, the most important of which is the essential right to life.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Over the past 10 years, the Council has developed the concept of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which has become one of the principal substantive thematic issues on its agenda. Despite some positive developments, a number of persistent challenges are hindering us from achieving our aim of protecting civilians, especially children, women and people with special needs. Jordan agrees that these challenges include enhancing respect for international law by parties to conflicts, including non-State armed groups and especially in military operations; strengthening protection by improving the effectiveness and resources of peacekeeping operations and other missions; facilitating access to humanitarian assistance; and ensuring accountability for violations of the law.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Al-Allaf (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I should like at the outset to thank you, Sir, most sincerely for convening this important meeting and for leading the work of the Council so skilfully and wisely. We also thank your predecessor, the representative of the Russian Federation. My delegation further wishes to thank the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs for his briefing. We welcome the report of the Secretary- General (S/2009/277) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and the recommendations contained therein. Jordan supports the recommendation made by the delegation of Costa Rica on behalf of the States members of the Human Security Network.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source