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2002-09-23

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2002-09-23

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1. “We cannot understand how the siege of the Palestinian headquarters and the personal hardship imposed on the elected leader of the Palestinians can lead to an increase in Israeli security or facilitate efforts towards Palestinian reforms which are supported by the international community. We call on Israel to consider the long-term consequences of such actions. In conclusion, we reiterate the need for the implementation of the relevant United Nations resolutions, as well as the provisions of the Geneva Conventions. In particular, we express our concern over the killing of children and of unarmed demonstrators.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

2. “We had indeed hoped that this development, despite the continuing Israeli actions that resulted in the loss of lives in the West Bank and Gaza, would have led to intensified moves towards a road map for achieving the goal of the international community for the existence of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side within secure and recognized borders, as envisaged by resolution 1397 (2002). We therefore express our dismay over the recent escalation, following the suicide bombings in Israel and the terrorist attack on a Palestinian school in Hebron. The Government of the Republic of Cyprus expresses its deep concern over the disproportionate Israeli response and the actions of the Israeli army aimed at the headquarters of President Arafat. We call on Israel to lift its siege without further delay. We must be frank.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

3. “At the same time, we have pointed out that the continuing occupation, the destruction of the Palestinian infrastructure, the prolonging of the daily suffering of the Palestinians as a result of the closures, curfews, unemployment and the worsening economic situation do not create the necessary climate for reconciliation and regional stability. We have all along called for restraint and moderation from both sides and implored them to look beyond confrontation and return to the negotiating table, as well as take steps to break the cycle of violence. We share the international community's belief that there can be no military solution or an imposed settlement. We watched, with great expectations, the cessation of suicide killings for six weeks.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

4. “I have the honour to read out the statement of His Excellency Mr. Sotirios Zackheos, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations. My delegation has aligned itself with the statement of the European Union. I would like, however, to make the following brief remarks. The Government of Cyprus has expressed on several occasions its principled position on the Palestinian question. In particular, we have condemned unequivocally the terrorist acts and suicide bombings, which have resulted in the deaths of Israeli civilians.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source