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Al Hashimy

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2022-09-22
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2023-10-24
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  1. “As responsible and conscious leaders, especially in the Council, we must succeed in that test by advancing the option of peace and reviving the two-State solution, which is needed today more than ever in order to achieve the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. That requires confronting and addressing the current crisis instead of just managing it. It is illogical to repeat the same approach to this conflict and to expect different results.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  2. “Should we leave the people of the region to live in a series of wars, violence and hatred accumulated from one generation to the next? To avoid that, the United Arab Emirates stresses the need to adopt a draft resolution calling for an immediate and sustainable humanitarian ceasefire and, subsequently, to work seriously to reach a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to this conflict so as to enable both peoples to live in lasting peace and security. The United Arab Emirates will continue its call for dialogue, peaceful coexistence and cooperation as the path to stability in the region. Today we ask the Council to support that vision in order to achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the region for progress and prosperity. Today humankind is facing a critical test.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  3. “Creating an environment of peace and stability depends, first and foremost, on the cessation of all illegal practices, the adoption of confidence-building measures, the resumption of a serious and credible negotiation process, the preservation of the legal and historical status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites and respect for the role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as the custodian of the holy sites and endowments in the city. In conclusion, recent events have demonstrated the urgent need to move beyond the futile approaches to manage this conflict. More than 50 years ago, when the 1967 war broke out, the Council delayed the adoption of a ceasefire draft resolution to end the war, which resulted in the creation of the longest military occupation, which continues to this day.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  4. “The Gaza Strip has been under siege for nearly 17 years, suffering from hunger, poverty and unemployment. Since last year, the West Bank has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of deaths and attacks by settlers, whose violence against Palestinian civilians has become widespread. That includes the announcement of the construction of thousands of new settlement units, the continued demolitions of property, the displacement of thousands, the grave threat of annexation plans and ongoing attacks on Palestinian towns and villages. This year, Jerusalem has also witnessed an increase in incursions into the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremists and members of the Israeli Government, under protection of Israeli security forces.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  5. “At the same time, the crimes of Hamas against civilians can never justify Israel’s policy of collective punishment towards the Gaza Strip. Israel must respect its obligations under international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians. We reiterate our unequivocal rejection of Israel’s order to evacuate more than 1 million people from northern to southern Gaza, and we demand that the order be rescinded. We also warn against any attempt to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their land because that could lead to a new Nakba. As we continue to work to stop this war, we must not view it in isolation from the situation that has existed in the Palestinian occupied territory for nearly six decades and the escalations we have witnessed recently.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  6. “More than 60 per cent of the Gaza population has been displaced in search of shelter, and no place is safe. In addition, forty-three per cent of Gaza’s housing units have been destroyed, according to the United Nations. As we have stressed since the beginning of this crisis, Israel must not target civilians and civilian objects, including hospitals, schools and United Nations facilities. In that regard, we condemn the killing of a large number of journalists, humanitarian workers and medical personnel, and we stress the need to protect them in accordance with international humanitarian law. We reiterate that the attacks launched by Hamas on 7 October are barbaric and heinous, and we demand that Hamas immediately and unconditionally release the hostages in order to stop the bloodshed and spare all civilians further suffering.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  7. “We appreciate the extensive efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Nations to support the delivery of aid through the Rafah crossing, which resulted in the delivery of several shipments of international aid to Gaza over the past four days. We also stress the need to continue working to deliver more aid into the Gaza Strip, in particular as the number of trucks that have crossed into the Gaza Strip in recent days is very small and does not meet the massive needs on the ground — it represents only 4 per cent of the aid that used to enter before the outbreak of this crisis. Thirdly, as the Secretary-General mentioned, wars have laws, the protection of civilians being foremost among them. So far, more than 5,000 Palestinians, including 2,000 children, have been killed.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  8. “In that regard, we welcome the Cairo peace summit held last Saturday, during which we heard growing calls for a ceasefire. We also value the tireless diplomatic efforts made by countries of the region and international actors. Secondly, the immediate, safe, sustainable and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid must be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip in a manner that meets basic and necessary needs. The long-standing and unjust blockade must also end in order to alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the shutting down of electricity, water and food. The shortage in medical supplies and deterioration of the health sector place patients and premature babies in imminent danger. Fuel must also be allowed in, as it is essential for operating hospitals and water facilities and other necessities.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  9. “The continuous escalation of Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip confirms that any delay in ending this war will lead to more casualties, further destruction and the threat of the conflict spilling over into the region, in particular as armed and extremist groups operating in the region will make every effort to exploit this conflict to achieve their destructive agendas. We have recently seen growing tensions in the region, including in southern Lebanon, the occupied Syrian Golan and the Red Sea. An unchecked slide into regional war risks ominous outcomes that will not only threaten regional security but will also extend beyond, affecting stability around the world. Therefore, regional and international efforts must focus on de-escalation and restoring calm as soon as possible.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  10. “Ms. Al Hashimy (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for his important statement. I also thank Special Coordinator Wennesland and Ms. Hastings for their detailed briefings and important efforts during this time. Our region is witnessing one of the most difficult crises in its modern history. In the light of those critical developments, I would like to highlight the following key points, which must be our top priorities today. First, every diplomatic effort must be made and all capabilities must be harnessed to achieve an immediate and sustainable ceasefire.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  11. “It is obvious that the world in all its components is concerned about the consequences of this war, including for the international system and food and energy security, as well as the risks of escalating the confrontation. We must therefore shoulder the responsibility entrusted to us and cooperate to overcome the world’s great challenges, instead of witnessing more setbacks due to wars and conflicts. We base our call for that approach on the conclusions we have drawn from our own experience in the Middle East, where people have been battered by a relentless insistence on hegemony, the exclusion of others and the pursuit of narrow self-interest. That has resulted only in destruction.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  12. “The United Arab Emirates will continue to call for encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and cooperation while reaching a consensus that ensures intra- and inter-State stability. In that regard, we want to remind the Council that international law is not different from domestic law and that violating either without consequences creates only a race to the bottom. In conclusion, I reiterate the call of the United Arab Emirates on both parties and on all relevant stakeholders to seek a peaceful solution to the war through constructive and inclusive dialogue, which requires open lines of communication for a diplomatic solution.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  13. “We are all aware that women and girls suffer more from brutality and violence in armed conflict, and we therefore welcome all ongoing efforts, including by United Nations institutions, to address the humanitarian situation while taking into account the unique impact of the war on women and girls. While the immediate imperative is a cessation of hostilities, peace remains our ultimate goal, and its sustainability demands comprehensive reconciliation supported by accountability and justice for the war’s victims. We also reiterate that women’s full, effective and equal participation in conflict resolution is crucial not only in highlighting their unique experience of war but also to their centrality to building peace.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  14. “The United Arab Emirates will not deviate from its unequivocal and unwavering call on all the parties to this war to abide by international law, in particular international humanitarian law, and to respect it and implement its provisions. In that regard, reports of daily violations of the law are seriously concerning, particularly with regard to the war’s repercussions for civilians. We note here the plight of women and children, especially those who are forced into displacement and consistently reported as victims of sexual violence and exploitation by organized crime gangs, including human trafficking networks.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  15. “As the Council and this Organization have repeatedly demonstrated during their deliberations, that diversity of vision was further reflected in the disparities between States’ positions on how to address the crisis. Notwithstanding those clear disparities, however, States were almost unanimous in seeing international law and the need to respect it as the appropriate guide, in recognition of the decisive role it plays in ensuring the difference between potentially successful and unsuccessful civilizations in the international order. As the Charter of the United Nations stipulates, international law regulates the conduct of States in line with the principles of sovereignty, independence, good neighbourliness, unity and territorial integrity, thereby reinforcing States’ security and development, regardless of their might or size.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  16. “Ms. Al Hashimy (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to sincerely thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s important meeting. I would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for their valuable briefings. The outbreak of the war in Ukraine has clearly produced a variety of reactions across the international community. For some it was a warning of a paralysed multilateral system. For others it raised concerns about the re-emergence of past existential threats. Lastly, there are those for whom the war implies the return of historical polarization, with all its international repercussions.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source