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1. “Finally, Belgium calls for an intensification of the peace process, as requested in Security Council resolution 1850 (2008), so as to attain, in accordance with the Annapolis process, the objective recognized by all: the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. We must work to find a comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict based on elements including the Arab Peace Initiative. We also encourage inter-Palestinian reconciliation and support mediation efforts to that end.”

   2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source

2. “In any event, neither of the parties has anything to gain from the current escalation. There is no possible military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, either in Gaza or anywhere else. That is why Belgium, together with the entire European Union, calls on the two parties to display responsibility towards the civilian populations concerned by undertaking a full and immediate ceasefire. We also call for the normal and permanent reopening of all crossings into Gaza, as envisaged in the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access. Both parties must allow and facilitate immediate humanitarian action by permitting the urgent provision of food and medical aid, fuel and electricity to Gaza as well as the evacuation of the wounded and unhindered access for humanitarian workers.”

   2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source

3. “Mrs. Detaille (Belgium) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency public meeting of the Security Council, and I thank the Secretary-General for his presence. Belgium is extremely concerned at the unprecedented escalation of violence in Gaza and southern Israel. It is a serious threat to regional stability, having already caused hundreds of deaths, and is accompanied by a grave humanitarian crisis linked to the specific context caused by the blockade of Gaza in recent months. Belgium condemns the breaking of the truce by Hamas and the resumption of rocket attacks on southern Israel. Belgium recalls that Israel's right to defend itself does not give it the right to respond disproportionately and without regard for the effects of its actions on civilian populations.”

   2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source