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Cherith Norman-Chalet

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2020-04-07

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2020-10-21

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1. “We will continue to assess how United States assistance can most effectively and efficiently use the resources of our taxpayers, but I want to be clear that we are committed to making the right choices — those that save lives and honour human dignity everywhere. In the light of recent steps taken to form a national emergency Government, please know that Israel can count on our unwavering support as we face today’s challenges side by side. As Ambassador Craft has said on many occasions, Israel has no better friend than the United States. The COVID-19 crisis has been painful, but it has already provided important clarity about which of our priorities really matter. At the end of the day, the tired conversations we repeat and the political battles we continue to fight all pale in comparison to our responsibility to save lives.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

2. “In many of the Council’s meetings on this topic, there have been united calls for greater dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, as we believe it is the only way to achieve true and lasting progress. In the midst of this crisis, we are seeing evidence that bears out our belief. The United States is committed to helping leaders make choices that save human lives and honour human dignity. As a part of our own broader contributions to fighting the pandemic around the world, we recently announced $5 million in aid to Palestinian hospitals and households to meet immediate needs in combating COVID-19.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

3. “But even as authorities fight the pandemic, what has been striking is the way in which they are exhibiting true leadership — by putting aside politics and making bold decisions for the well-being of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. We have been heartened to see signs of goodwill, humanity and unity between Israelis and Palestinians. Israel has trained four teams of Palestinian health-care workers on the COVID-19 response, and Israeli and Palestinian leaders have established a joint virtual COVID-19 control room to enhance coordination and communication. Moreover, Israel is currently testing COVID-19 treatments that have had promising early results. We commend each of those efforts.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

4. “In the light of that long-term goal, I want to focus my remarks today on just one point — in a time of crisis, true leadership is the willingness to make the difficult but right choices for the people you serve. Those choices are neither easy nor in keeping with business as usual, but they lift up those who most need our help. With that point in mind, I want to look at some recent choices that demonstrate true leadership. Israel is suffering from over 13,000 cases of coronavirus, and we understand that there are more than 300 cases in the West Bank and 15 in Gaza. Because of its limited medical infrastructure and fragile economy, Gaza is especially vulnerable to this virus. Fighting the pandemic must remain the focus of regional authorities.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

5. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing and welcome him back to the virtual home the Council has been working in over the past few weeks. Especially in these uncertain times, we appreciate the way he and his team continue to work to address this conflict fairly. That is so important. From so many of this Council’s discussions already, we have seen that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting life all over the world. It does not respect persons or borders. But while our attention is rightly focused on the immediate task of stopping the spread of the virus, we cannot allow our immediate goals to entirely overshadow the long-term goal of achieving progress in the Middle East — the focus of today’s briefing.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

6. “The new mandate must further encourage the Government of Mali and the signatory armed groups to swiftly implement the 2015 Algiers peace accord so that MINUSMA can begin its eventual exit. The United States is committed to helping bring about peace, security and a brighter future for the people of Mali, the Sahel and West Africa. Included in that commitment is our dedication to helping the United Nations and Mali counter the threat of COVID-19. MINUSMA has reached a critical juncture, and we must now determine what the Mission can realistically accomplish in the face of a growing terrorist threat that is both asymmetric and kinetic. I look forward to working with the members of the Council between now and June to develop an approach that can deliver the lasting peace and stability that all Malians deserve.”

   2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source

7. “I want to recognize the progress that has been made over recent months to meet benchmarks of the Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, including the redeployment of reconstituted elements of the Malian armed forces to northern Mali, a high-level workshop on women’s participation in the peace process and recent legislative elections. However, despite these examples of progress, the security situation continues to deteriorate, gross human rights abuses against civilians continue to be committed and the Algiers accord remains far from being fully implemented. As we approach MINUSMA’s mandate renewal in June, the Council needs to reflect on why the situation has continued to deteriorate so rapidly and on what changes should be made to the mandate to more effectively achieve MINUSMA’s objectives.”

   2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source

8. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif for the briefing. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is working around the clock to address the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while ensuring that it continues to accomplish its mission, which is not an easy task. We commend MINUSMA, along with the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and international security forces, for their critical work during this challenging time.”

   2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source