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Al-Nasser

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first: 1999-05-14
most recent: 2018-04-23
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“Israel must understand that it will never enjoy peace while it insists on keeping that land. During their Summit in Beirut, the leaders of Arab States, in good faith, spoke of their desire to have a good-neighbourly relationship with Israel. The Middle East region is experiencing unprecedented tension. I hope I do not seem to exaggerate when I say that it is about to explode. We must make every possible effort to save what can still be saved. We must take practical and concrete measures that will cause Israel to fully implement resolution 1402 (2002). We must send international peacekeeping forces to the region and pressure Israel to return to the negotiating table to do what is necessary to restore peace between Palestine and Israel to bring the peace process back to the point where it left off.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Obviously, Israel has no wish for observers, who would reveal the abuses it is committing against defenceless Palestinians. It continues to flout resolutions, including resolution 1402 (2002), which calls upon it to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories, declaring quite unambiguously that it refuses to comply with the provisions of that Council resolution, although the Council is the supreme organ charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Some are trying naively to explain the Israeli onslaught by categorizing it as self-defence, but how can one think that destroying and setting fire to a neighbour's land will bring peace? It is only through dialogue and negotiations that the Palestinian people can regain their occupied land and gain their independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I shall not refer to the tragic situation of the Palestinian people and its President, Chairman Arafat, who are under Israeli attack and occupation, because I am convinced that the Council knows all there is to know about Israel's organized killings and massive violations of international law and its contempt for the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 1949. However, I will reiterate that the Council is responsible for what is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories. Ever since it declined to send international observers to that region, things have gone from bad to worse. That is because the Council hesitated to adopt the robust initiative that would have been in the interests of both parties, on the excuse that Israel had rejected it.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like, on behalf of Qatar, Chairman of the ninth summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. We are convinced that your wisdom and experience promise success in the Council's deliberations. Your prompt response to our request for an emergency meeting to consider the dangerous situation in occupied Palestine, including Jerusalem, is a sign that augurs well for us. My delegation would also like to thank Ambassador Ole Peter Kolby of Norway for the able and wise manner in which he conducted the Council's deliberations last month.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Therefore, on behalf of the delegation of Qatar, Chairman of the Ninth Islamic Conference of the OIC, I would like to appeal to the Security Council to take the necessary measures to secure the following: first, the immediate withdrawal by all Israeli forces from the territories under the Palestinian Authority; secondly, the unconditional return to the negotiating table and immediate implementation of all agreements reached before, with a View to putting an end to Israeli occupation of all occupied Arab territories; and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“This legitimacy should bring security to Israel - security that the generals in the Israeli Government have failed to achieve for over 50 years. In this regard, we would like to address the wise amongst the Israeli people to use reason and good logic in order to save the region from more bloodshed on both sides. Violence can only generate counter- violence. The Security Council is called on to adopt effective resolutions that will preserve international security, since the region where we live is extremely important to all States. This fact is known to all. Any breach of security in the region would consequently affect the security of the whole world.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“That kind of logic runs counter to the willingness to establish security and a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, as expressed by all Arab countries in the final document of the Arab Summit issued in Beirut two days ago in response to the initiative by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Abdullah ibn Abdul-Aziz Al Saud. This initiative received a positive response and was supported by different countries around the world. It was also considered by the Secretary-General in his statement before this Council as a historic step towards reaching a peaceful settlement to the conflict in the Middle East. This is how Israel responds to the good intentions ofthe Arab Summit. This vicious attack runs counter to international legitimacy - the legitimacy that was asserted by this Council in resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“This was actually reaffirmed by the Ministerial Committee of the Ninth Islamic Summit at the Security Council on 27 November 2000. When double standards are applied in Israel's case, it is tantamount to giving that Government the green light to do what it wishes. We are not questioning intentions, but the Council's unity should not be upheld at the expense of the blood of the Palestinian people and its Chairman, Mr. Arafat. The Israeli Government is wrong if it believes that State terror practised against the Palestinian people will ensure its security.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“Israeli military aggression against the Palestinian people, the targeting of the Chairman of its National Authority, violation of the sanctity of his headquarters, its bombardment, destruction and occupation, and violation ofthe sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem are all blatant violations of all international norms and instruments that could lead to serious repercussions for international peace and security. In this regard, Mr. President, I would like to hold your Council fully responsible for the present situation in the region. Since that ominous visit by Mr. Sharon to the Al- Aqsa Mosque, we have sought by all peaceful means through the Council to put an end to these violations in order to preserve security in the region. We have warned of the repercussions of such actions.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, at the outset, on behalf of the delegation of Qatar, the Chairman of the Ninth Islamic Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), allow me to extend our sincere thanks for your prompt response to my Government's response to hold this important meeting in order to consider the tragic and serious developments in the Palestinian territories. The Security Council is meeting today at one of the most critical stages of the Middle East peace process.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“The Conference condemned the terrorism by some States and refuted the link between terrorism and the right of peoples to resistance. We in the OIC stress our commitment to work with the international community to combat terrorism according to international laws and conventions, as well as to human rights. We stress once again our strong rejection of all forms of international terrorism that threaten innocent lives and the dignity and security of people in all places. We condemn all terrorism that threatens the economic and social development of all States. International terrorism is a very complicated, multifaceted issue, and it must be defeated through a comprehensive, integrated approach. Member States of the OIC have reaffirmed this effort through their participation in the current international campaign to combat terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We believe that any delay in creating an international understanding on terrorism will open the way for some to use the issue in a selective and contradictory manner, which in the end will only weaken the international campaign against terrorism. The international community must not err in describing terrorism and linking it with the legitimacy of the struggle against the occupation of the land of others and the legitimacy of resisting such occupation. Islam stands against aggression and terrorism, as well as against injustice against others and hurting or endangering innocent people. The above-mentioned emergency meeting of the Islamic Conference stressed the right of the Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian Arab peoples to combat occupation as a legitimate right enshrined in international laws and norms.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Proceeding from such a convention, we could set out clearly those States and groups against whom the war is targeted, those who are qualified to lead the struggle against terrorism and terrorists, and the ways and means to be used in such a war. The lack of an international understanding on the definition of terrorism and terrorists only encourages more political organizations with extremist ideologies to use terrorism towards their objectives. Some terrorist organizations and some Governments have found that the international community is unable to define terrorism. That has encouraged them to ignore all the values of modern civilization and has led them to cooperate with suspect international crime organizations.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“They must commit to international efforts to deal with those international issues that foment and create terrorism - problems such as poverty, hunger, disease, despair and lack of future prospects, as well as regional conflicts, the denial of fundamental human rights, lack of opportunities for equal justice and protection under international law, and the lack of sustainable development and environmental protection. All these provide fertile grounds for terrorism. The definition of terrorism and the drafting of an international convention to combat it are not academic or theoretical issues; they are factual, practical issues. A strict, comprehensive definition of terrorism could help us in waging the war against it.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Such determination has been expressed at the highest levels, particularly at the emergency meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the member States of the OIC in Doha on 10 October 2001. In that meeting it was reaffirmed that all practical measures would be taken in cooperation with the international community in accordance with the commitments springing from all resolutions and international agreements to which the Islamic States are party. All States must refrain from providing any form of assistance or safe haven to the perpetrators of acts of terrorism, acts which run counter to the Charter of the United Nations.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We truly and firmly believe that we cannot win the war against terrorism through the actions of one State alone or those of a number of States, or even those of the Security Council. This can be accomplished only through our common determination to work together at the international level. The United Nations in this regard is, we believe, the only forum which can face up strongly and effectively to this challenge facing all States - strong and weak, without exception - and all humanity. We therefore believe that we ought to stand shoulder to shoulder in taking strong, decisive measures with broad foundations to eradicate this scourge. We reaffirm the commitment of the Governments of the Islamic States to join in the efforts of all Governments, bilaterally and internationally, to struggle to eliminate terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I should like also sincerely to congratulate the new members of the Security Council on their election and to wish them every success. Nor can I fail to thank the outgoing members of the Council for the outstanding work they have done. Let me also express my heartfelt thanks to Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his efforts as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001). There is no doubt that terrorist acts pose a grave challenge to us all. They make it incumbent on us to act to eradicate that scourge. Like other States, we are fully convinced of the need to mobilize international efforts to combat terrorism under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me, at the outset, on behalf of the delegation of the State of Qatar, which holds the presidency of the ninth Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), to warmly congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I am confident that your extensive experience, knowledge and wisdom will lead the work of the Security Council to a successful conclusion. I should also like to express our deep appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Moctar Ouane, Permanent Representative of the friendly Republic of Mali, for the excellent manner in which he guided the work of the Security Council last December.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Indeed, we must eliminate all such sanctuaries and safe havens. That - like what is now taking place in Afghanistan i would be painful for the entire world. I wish in conclusion to express our hope that the Security Council will shoulder its responsibility to return the fraternal country of Somalia to normalcy, and that it will make every possible effort to send a mission to that country to report on progress towards the restoration of peace and to help Somalia become a valued member of the international community.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We must take the first step: asking the Representative of the Secretary-General to examine the situation in Somalia and then closely to follow developments in all their aspects. The task is also to ensure coordination among neighbouring countries and among relevant regional and international organizations. My delegation urges the Security Council to call for respect for the territorial integrity of Somalia and to secure commitments from other countries to refrain from all interference in Somalia's internal affairs and from encouraging secessionist factions whose aim is to undermine the security and stability of Somalia. My delegation believes that if the status quo continues and if the international community fails to support the new Government, Somalia could become a haven for fugitives trying to evade justice.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We know that the task facing President Abdikassim Salad Hassan - the restoration of peace and security - is an extremely difficult one in View of the present situation in Somalia. The long civil war has had negative social repercussions in Somalia, including the fragmentation of civil society. It is no easy matter to consolidate national unity in Somalia, especially given the meagre resources available to the Government. Somalia still needs the international community's support for its fledgling Government. We consider it important that, through the Security Council and the United Nations in general, the international community should come to that Government's assistance.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Some political forces in Somalia have largely ensured the failure of any attempt by international forces to establish peace and create a coalition Government that would include all political factions. Following the Somalia National Peace Conference, held at Arta, Djibouti, in which the Government of Qatar participated, we saw the formation of the Transitional National Government (TNG), led by President Abdikassim Salad Hassan. Now, we all look forward to supporting that young Government; we hope it will be able to establish unity and extend its authority throughout Somali territory, thus serving as the sole legitimate Government. That would restore peace and security, and, under its new leadership, the Government would be able to bring together all parties and factions and convince them to join in a governing coalition.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to extend to you, Sir, my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and to wish you every success in your work. I also thank your predecessor, the Ambassador of France, who presided over the work of the Council last month. The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mr. Galaydh, has honoured the Council with his presence today, and we welcome him. The people of Somalia have suffered much as a result of 10 years of civil war. International military intervention was needed to restore peace. We regret that such international efforts have not succeeded in realizing the Somali people's search for peace.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“There can be no peace in the Middle East unless and until the Palestinian people regain their legitimate rights, including the right of having an independent state, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, and in exercising total sovereignty over Al-Haram Al-Sharif of Al-Quds.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to stress that infringing upon religious holy places, in particular A1- Quds Al-Sharif, and other holy sites that have a special place in the hearts of every Muslim, as well as the endeavour to change the legal, demographic, urban, traditional and cultural status of the Holy City constitute an outrageous affront to the sentiments of more than a billion Muslims all over the world. That could be the spark that would burn any hope for peace in the region. Therefore, Al-Quds Al-Sharif is still at the heart of any comprehensive settlement of the Arab- Israeli conflict.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“We also called for the immediate resumption of peace negotiations in the Middle East, in accordance with the agreements made so far, in order to avoid further deterioration of the situation. We also called for total compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Otherwise, the authority of the United Nations and its credibility would be severely undermined. We further emphasized that Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) still represented a viable framework for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“He emphasized that future peace and prosperity in the Middle East is contingent upon the Council's decision, bearing in mind the responsibility conferred upon it by the conscience of mankind. In this context, we reiterated in that statement by His Excellency the Foreign Minister the need to provide international protection to the Palestinian people and to condemn the acts of violence committed by the Israeli forces, as well as their excessive use of force, which led to a high number of casualties and extensive damage to property. We call upon Israel, as the occupying Power, to strictly comply with its legally binding responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Responding to a request submitted by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr al-Thani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the ministerial committee, on the basis of instructions from His Highness the Emir, the Security Council met on 27 November 2000 to examine Israeli actions against the Palestinian people. In a speech to the Security Council, the Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar stressed the urgent need for the international community, and for the Security Council in particular, to take immediate measures to provide international protection for the Palestinian people, to end the ongoing campaign of violence, murder and destruction against them, to ensure the safety and sanctity of Al- Quds Al-Sharif and to enable the Palestinian people to gain their national rights.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“The Summit charged His Highness the Emir of Qatar and the follow-up ministerial committee established by him to immediately resume their work by calling for the holding of an emergency meeting of the Security Council to consider the serious situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and to provide the necessary international protection to the Palestinian people and to implement relevant Security Council resolutions on Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. The committee was also instructed to be permanently seized of the matter.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Concerned about the possibility of a further deterioration in the security situation endangering the entire region, and in an effort to provide protection for the Palestinian people against serious and oppressive Israeli practices, the conference decided to call on the Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to determine the steps necessary to provide international protection to the Palestinians from wanton Israeli aggression and to calm the situation and work towards a resumption of negotiations aimed at a just and comprehensive settlement that ensures a return of peace to the entire Middle East.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“That meeting was held on 26 May 2001 at Doha, Qatar, to discuss the highly dangerous conditions facing the Palestinian people as a result of ongoing escalating Israeli aggression. The meeting heard an important speech by His Highness and held extensive deliberations and negotiations on the content of the declaration of the Ninth Islamic Summit entitled "The Al-Aqsa Uprising: An Uprising for an Independent Palestine".”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, the State of Qatar, in its capacity as the current Chairman of the OIC, has stressed its support for the Palestinian people in its just struggle to regain its land and legitimate rights in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy and the principle of land for peace. It has also called on Israel to respond to all international initiatives and efforts in the interest of peace, security and stability in the Middle East. That statement was also issued as an official document of the Security Council and the General Assembly. In that connection, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the Ninth Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, called for an emergency meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Conference.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“That act was regarded as a provocation to religious sentiment and as an effort to violate the sanctity of Islamic Holy Places and the heritage of human civilization. It was also considered an act of wanton aggression against all holy sites. This was an affront to the sentiments of Arab and Muslim peoples throughout the world, an act that fuelled the deterioration of the situation in the region. In that regard, the State of Qatar has appealed to the international community, and to the Security Council and its permanent members in particular, to shoulder their responsibilities to prevent such provocations.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“It has also called on the international community strongly to condemn such acts, and has called on the Security Council and the United Nations to shoulder their responsibilities by taking action to halt such inequitable and unwarranted Israeli practices. This position was announced in an official communique of the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs that was issued as an official document of the Security Council and the General Assembly under the symbol A/55/1027-S/2001/784. Qatar also made the same official statement on 30 July 2001 to express its condemnation and denunciation of the dangerous Israeli escalation illustrated by the decision of an extremist religious group to lay a cornerstone for an alleged temple at Al- Haram Al-Sharif.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“These actions represent a serious escalation in the bloody military campaign launched by Israel against the Palestinian people since September 2000 - not to mention Israel's military invasion of J enin with tanks. In its capacity as the current Chairman of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the State of Qatar has, among other things, expressed its condemnation and denunciation of Israel's occupation of Orient House in East Jerusalem. It considers such acts a flagrant breach and serious violation of all the agreements between the Palestinians and the Israelis, a manifestation of the collapse of the peace process and testimony to Israel's violation of all international laws and norms.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“The daily raids launched by Israel against Palestinian buildings and institutions and its arrogant and excessive use of force against the unarmed Palestinian people, who have only their souls to defend their homeland with, have made Palestinians more determined to continue their struggle and their uprising against the occupation by Israel that blocks the way towards permanent peace with the Palestinians. Late on Friday, 10 August 2001, Israeli security forces raided Orient House and other Palestinian properties in and around occupied East Jerusalem. They confiscated important Palestinian archives, including maps and titles to Palestinian properties. Furthermore, the Israeli occupation forces used excessive force to change the status quo of Abu Dis, near East Jerusalem.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“What is taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories is a clear and flagrant breach by Israel of the Fourth Geneva Convention with regard to torture, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international human rights legal instruments, including the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. All of these apply to Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967. The Palestinian people, who demand their legitimate rights to life and national sovereignty, are facing daily confrontations between their young people and one of the best equipped armies of the world - an army that employs heavy tanks, armed personnel carriers and helicopter gunships in a very unbalanced and inhumane manner.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“The Council is meeting today at one of the most critical stages of the Palestinian people's struggle to regain their fundamental rights in accordance with international legitimacy. That people -men, women and children - are suffering at the hands of the Israeli forces. The time has come for international legitimacy to be respected by all States and Governments, without double standards. Doing so would help to uphold the rule of law and ensure equality and justice without discrimination for all peoples of the world.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): First, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. I am confident that your wisdom, experience and expertise will lead the work of the Council to the desired success. My delegation also wishes to avail itself of the opportunity to express its appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Wang Yingfan, the Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China, for the efficient manner in which he managed the work of the Council under his presidency. We also wish to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this important emergency meeting to consider the dangerous and tragic developments unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Fifthly, it should condemn the actions of the occupying Israeli forces and call on them to comply with the norms and instruments of international law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention. And sixthly, it should call for compensation to Palestinian civilians for the loss of life and material damage that they incurred as a result of those events. This is the least it can do to appease the outrage of the Arab peoples and to maintain the credibility of the Security Council in the eyes of the international community.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“First, it should intervene rapidly and call upon Israel to halt its excessive and aggressive hostilities and to withdraw its forces, which continue to kill innocent, unarmed Palestinian civilians, including children. Secondly, it should guarantee Palestinians total freedom to carry out their religious practices in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, free from harassment by Israeli forces. Thirdly, it should launch an international investigation of these tragic and outrageous events and call for the prosecution of those Israelis responsible for firing on Palestinian citizens, killing scores and wounding hundreds more. Fourthly, it should condemn the provocation caused by Ariel Sharon's visit to Al-Haram Al-Sharif.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace requires putting an end to Israel's occupation of all occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and enabling the Palestinian people to secure their legitimate national and political rights. Those rights include their right to return to their land, to enjoy self-determination and to have an independent State with Al-Quds Al- Sharif as its capital. The tragic events that are taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories should not be condoned or forgotten. People never forgive or forget. In this regard, we call on the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities under the Charter and take the following actions.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The international community is urged to act and to assume its responsibility towards the Palestinian people, whose land has been occupied and whose members have been expelled to every part of the world to suffer the fate of a permanent Diaspora as a direct result of Israel's ongoing rejection of their right to return to their homeland. Together with the entire world, we await the outcome of the Paris talks that have brought together Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. However, Qatar's View of the peace process in the Middle East is founded on realistic foundations and principles, regardless of the differing views about that situation.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I would like, on behalf of the Government, the people and the Permanent Mission of Qatar, to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of all the victims. We pray to Almighty God to grant the victims a place among the martyrs at his side. The aggressive actions against an unarmed people by the Israeli army, which was backed by groups of Jewish settlers and has violated all international customs and norms, represents a shameful stigma upon anyone who defends the Israeli position today. Those actions are further proof that Israel's Government continues to be held hostage to extremist factions within the Israeli population that completely disregard internationally binding resolutions.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We believe that for the Palestinian people the situation has now surpassed the limits of patience. We, together with the entire world, have followed the horrible images in the world press and television networks of the actions against unarmed civilians perpetrated by Israel's occupation forces, who are armed with all sorts of light and heavy weapons, including tanks and helicopters. One of the most atrocious crimes committed by those forces was the heart-wrenching and painful scene of 12-year-old Mohammed Jamal Al-Durra being killed in the arms of his father. In addition to being one of the most outrageous scenes we have seen, it was also a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The popular uprising currently raging in the occupied Palestinian territories is but an expression of the frustration and oppression suffered by the Palestinian people at the hands of Israel's tyranny, which has surpassed all limits. The most recent example of that tyranny was the provocative visit by Ariel Sharon, the leader of the Israeli opposition, to Al- Haram Al-Sharif. That visit was another attempt by Israel to assert its baseless claims over Al-Quds Al- Sharif, in complete disregard of all international resolutions and covenants, and in particular of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). It was not only a provocation to the sentiments of the Palestinian people, but also a provocation to the feelings of millions of Muslims around the world, and has aroused unprecedented risks. As we know, there are limits to people's patience.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I am certain that your experience and diplomatic skills will help us to deal with the sensitive, important and serious subject before us. Undoubtedly, your decision to convene this meeting stemmed from your deep understanding of the problem we currently face on the Palestinian front and its potential effects on the Middle East as a whole. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mali, Ambassador Ouane, for his wisdom and excellent conduct of the work of the Council during his presidency in September.”
2000-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In our view, nothing could have justified a delay in adopting such a resolution relating to the humanitarian aspects of the tragedy. We joined in sponsoring the resolution the Council has just adopted because of our unequivocal belief that the cause of the people of Kosovo is a just one. We believe also in the need to bring to an end the suffering of that people as soon as possible. Here we convey our thanks and appreciation to the members of the Security Council for adopting this resolution.”
1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source
“I should also like to recall the meetings of the delegation of the OIC Contact Group with the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation, Italy, Germany and Albania in their search for a just solution for the crisis that takes into consideration the social and political rights of the Kosovars and their right to security. Political disputes and the divergent positions of some parties have blocked agreement on a resolution that would address the overall situation in Kosovo. But there could be no logic in such differences preventing the Security Council from adopting a resolution on the humanitarian situation of the Kosovars and of refugees and displaced persons in and around Kosovo in the hope of returning them to their homes before winter and of bringing an end to their suffering.”
1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source
“At the same time, we support the international efforts made in this regard, particularly the diplomatic efforts made by the Secretary-General in search of a just and permanent political solution that would guarantee the political and social rights of the Kosovars and their right to security, and put an end to the policy of ethic cleansing of Yugoslavia. It should guarantee the right of the Kosovars to return to their homeland very soon, without any obstruction, under international protection. Here, I should like to recall the statement by the Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosova, issued in Geneva on 7 April, which is included in document S/l999/394.”
1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source