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Eilon Shahar

lines on the record: 41
first: 2005-10-27
most recent: 2008-12-09
sittings or episodes: 5
sources: un-security-council

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“Technical assistance in many fields is available through a number of international mechanisms, including the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. We applaud the work of these bodies and urge States to use and support these available resources. In conclusion, history tries to teach us a lesson that we too often forget. Appeasement, silence and neglect make a risky strategy in the face of danger. Instead, let each one of us do all we can to confront this threat. We should send a clear message through our actions that the nations of the world are resolved to eliminate terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“All manifestations of terrorism must be condemned, and we should deny any attempt to legitimize certain kinds of terrorism or to make the distinction between good terrorism and bad terrorism. The General Assembly and the Security Council consistently reaffirm this position. Religious and political leaders have a special responsibility to speak out against fanaticism and extremism. Terrorist movements indoctrinate their adherents - often susceptible youth - into believing that violence is the only means available to realize their goals. Some movements glorify martyrdom. We need to address incitement to violence at all levels, in the political sphere, in schools and in houses of worship. Combating terrorism is a difficult task, but one which no State, no matter how limited in resources or capacity, need tackle alone.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“They must also be made to understand that they are helping to undermine their own sovereignty and that it is difficult to reverse that downward spiral. Around the world there are failed States and States in danger of collapse that have the destructive capacity in either raw materials or developed technology that can be used in weapons of mass destruction. In that environment, it is critical that while we combat terrorism, we do everything within our power to ensure that terrorists cannot gain access to any capacity to inflict mass destruction. There can be no excuse or justification for terrorism, for State sponsorship of terrorism or States closing their eyes to the problem within their own borders.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“They are not constrained by law, reason or even self-preservation. It is precisely those factors that have made this plague so difficult to fight. Yet, in spite of the scale of the threat, we are hopeful. We have the tools to combat terrorists, but what we are lacking is universal political will. There are some regions and nations that have not displayed the needed sense of urgency. In some cases, States may turn a blind eye to terrorists in their midst. In other cases, they may even use terrorist organizations as a tool of foreign policy. However, whether the support is active or passive, it is still support. States that assist terrorists will, at the very least, alienate themselves from the international community.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Like any other terrorist group, Hezbollah and Hamas, two organizations committed to the destruction of my country, could not operate without the support given to them by States, in this case, Iran and Syria. We urge the international community to stand firm against those organizations and to speak in one voice against any State sponsorship of terrorism. Terrorism is spreading at an alarming rate, expanding both in geography and in the audacity of the crimes. Terrorists abuse the benefits of globalization, including the free flow of people and information, in order to bring fear, misery and death to innocent civilians. We must also be acutely aware of the dangers of cyberterrorism. The perpetrators of terrorist acts operate outside the conventions of international relations and, indeed, in violation of basic human behaviour norms.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The chain of cooperation, from country to country, must be strong and complete. Otherwise, the terrorists will find the weak link and exploit it. We must control our borders, shut off the valve of funds to terrorist networks, including through sources such as drug trafficking, and face terrorism with a seamless, united front, pursuing terrorists wherever they may be. We also urge States to fully implement all their obligations under international law and to adhere to all relevant Security Council resolutions. Israel lies in a region heavily scarred by terrorism, and my country, in particular, has been on the front line of efforts to combat that evil for many decades. Israelis and Jews are targeted at home and abroad because of the passport they carry or their religion.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“My Government extends its condolences to the Indian people. Citizens from a number of other nations, including Israel, were also killed in those horrific days, and we also extend our condolences to the citizens of those countries, and especially to the families of all those who were lost and injured. Among the locations targeted by the terrorists was the Chabad House, where Israelis were singled out for cold-blooded murder. Rising out of the maelstrom of unspeakable acts was an Indian caregiver, who risked her life to save a two-year-old Israeli child. The caregiver's actions are proof that, while terrorists seek to destroy our way of life, the noblest human impulses and values must and will prevail. The events in Mumbai have shown, once again, that terrorism knows no borders and that international cooperation is crucial to defeating it.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, Sir, I would like to thank you for convening this timely debate. I would also like to thank you for your leadership as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and I further recognize the Croatian stewardship of the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on Terrorism. I also welcome the participation of the President of Croatia and the Secretary-General in this debate. Israel believes that the issue of terrorism deserves to be among the highest priorities of this Council, the United Nations as a whole and all Member States. We welcome the opportunity to help reinvigorate international resolve to combat terrorism. The recent horrific events in Mumbai clearly demonstrated that terrorism is one of the greatest global threats to international peace and security in recent history.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Even in the grimmest times I have seen glimmers of humanity, which have reassured me that man's goodness is the flame that can never be extinguished."”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Similarly, Hamas's summer camps are notorious for their indoctrination of children with propaganda, hate and Violence. For the international community to truly deliver on the issue of children and armed conflict, utilizing, inter alia, the development approach, we must holistically confront the conditions that condone and promote violence in society. This must be a shared commitment on the part of all States, parties and people. As Nelson Mandela once said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of their skin, religion or background. Hatred and intolerance have to be learned and, if they can be learned, so can love and tolerance, which are more natural to the human heart.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“By their nature, armed and terrorist groups reject pressure and persuasion to end such practices. Hence, the international community must advocate for context-specific and more sophisticated strategies to address the practice of involving children in armed conflict. On previous occasions, my delegation has raised the issue of indoctrination and incitement to Violence, of youth and children in particular. Indeed, while we tend to focus our energies primarily on the conscription and use of children in hostilities, children need protection from all aspects of armed conflict, including programmatic attempts to brainwash them. In recent months and before, Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV has repeatedly called upon children to form human shields and carryout attacks and violence against Israel.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Last month, on 12 June, Palestinian media reported that terrorists accidentally detonated a bomb in a weapons factory housed in a residential building in Beit Lahiya. Ten Palestinians were killed in the explosion and several dozens were wounded, among them many children, including the apartment building owner's four-month-old baby daughter. Hamas has long operated in civilian areas, using civilians as shields, and has commandeered schools and houses of worship for making weapons and planning and carrying out attacks. As evidenced, terrorism is a grave threat to all children - in our area, both to Palestinian and to Israeli children. As many child soldiers are found within the ranks of armed groups, existing initiatives have limited impact in protecting children from recruitment and use in conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The psychological effects are no less damaging than physical wounds. Indeed, until last month, the frequency of rocket attacks since June 2007 reached an average of one attack every three hours. Israeli civilians are not only the victims of indiscriminate attacks; they are likewise targeted by terrorists. In March 2008, a Palestinian terrorist stormed a rabbinical seminary in Jerusalem and murdered eight boys in cold blood. The Security Council must unequivocally and unconditionally condemn such terrorist attacks and call for an end to Violence against Israeli civilians and to impunity for those who commit acts of terrorism. These terrorists do not even care or show concern for their own populations.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Similarly, the Special Court for Sierra Leone's decision on Brima, Kamara and Kanu marked the first time an international criminal tribunal has invoked the offence of conscripting child soldiers. The scourge of global terrorism means that civilians today are increasingly vulnerable and threatened, both from indiscriminate and targeted attacks. Children have also often become the object of terrorist interest for purposes of recruitment, incitement to Violence and human shielding. In our region, despite the "state of calm", Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip continue to fire rockets indiscriminately at Israeli cities in the southern envelope, including Sderot, placing children in particular peril. In Sderot, up to 94 per cent of children suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Child soldiers continue to be overlooked or do not have formal access to DDR processes, and thousands of returning soldiers do not receive demobilization assistance. Long-term reintegration is severely under- funded, and girls in particular are routinely neglected, despite their involvement in the conflict as fighters or subjection to severe sexual violence. At the same time, there have been noticeable achievements in protecting children, inter alia, through Security Council resolutions that I have mentioned and the work of the International Criminal Court. The latter has issued arrest warrants for war crimes and crimes against humanity that include the forced enlistment and use of children in hostilities.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Indeed, we maintain a comprehensive system of laws, protecting children's rights across the board, and pay careful attention to the issue of children and armed conflict also through our vast non-governmental organization and advocacy networks. Since the appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, we has also worked closely with the United Nations to promote a constructive dialogue on this issue. My delegation has followed closely the Special Representative's recent travels around the world and her work to raise awareness about this issue. Despite the evident progress, lessons learned from previous disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes for children are not being applied to armed conflict as they should.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“While the United Nations has focused on the issue of children and armed conflict since the 1996 Graca Machel report, followed by Security Council resolution 1261 (1999) and many others, children are still involved in armed conflict as soldiers, with an alarming increase in cases of sexual Violence and the culture of impunity. In this regard, we welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) last month, which recognized the vulnerability of children in armed conflict to rape and other acts of sexual Violence. Israel, for its part, assigns great importance to the protection of children from violence and armed conflict, as evidenced in its signature of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol on armed conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your able stewardship of the Council this month and thank you for convening this important debate. I also wish to thank Ms. Coomaraswamy, Mr. Mulet, Ms. Venemen and Ms. Hunt for their informative statements and, more importantly, for their commitment and dedication to working on this issue before today's meeting. As others have mentioned, we would also like to commend the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, under the able stewardship of the representative of France, for its important work. Children are primary Victims in many cases of armed conflict. They are the targets of conflict and, increasingly, its instruments.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“For us, terrorism is not a technicality or abstract matter; it is a reality with devastating consequences for our civilian population. Israelis feel the threat of terrorism today, whether from the north, the south or the heartland. For that reason, Israel remains prepared to continue to work with the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council to advance its objectives and improve cooperation and engagement with other Member States. We appreciate this opportunity for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and are prepared to continue to do our part.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Accordingly, we actively confront any attempt by non-State actors to develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. I wish to note that Israel's support for curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction extends to other mechanisms and initiatives as well, including the Proliferation Security Initiative, the Global Threat Reduction Initiative, the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, the Container Security Initiative and the United States Megaport Initiative. As many know, Israel is a country that has been forced to live under the threat of terrorism, before its inception and since. The vast majority of Israelis have first-hand knowledge of the devastating effects of terrorism.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“In that context, allow me to briefly highlight some of Israel's national policies. As a State facing conventional and non-conventional threats, including missiles and daily terrorism, Israel has taken legal and practical measures designed to prevent the proliferation of WMDs. Export controls have been put into practice through the adoption of the control lists of the Wassenaar Arrangement, the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Australia Group and the Nuclear Suppliers Group. That was effected by the entry into force, in January 2008, of Israel's Export Control Act. The list is updated in accordance with international standards. Extensive counter-terrorism legislation exists in Israel. We are committed to act against any form of support for terrorism.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“On a related note, we support taking a fresh look at the working group established under paragraph 9 of resolution 1566 (2004) to consider and submit recommendations to the Council on practical measures to be imposed on individuals, groups or entities involved in, or associated with, terrorist activities, other than those designated by the Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Committee. Similarly, Israel supports resolution 1540 (2004) and believes it is a significant step towards the implementation of international standards against the threats of international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). We are committed to its full implementation, and we welcome resolution 1810 (2008), which extended the mandate of the 1540 Committee for three more years.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“We encourage efforts to ensure that fair and clear procedures continue to be utilized in the listing and de-listing process. We welcome the further consideration of how to improve and expand the procedures so that the lists remain imbued with quality and not merely quantity. At the same time, we note that much progress has been achieved under resolutions 1730 (2006) and 1735 (2006). In that regard, we look forward to the deliberations of the Council in the lead-up to the extension of the mandate next month.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“We believe that no counter-terrorism strategy is complete without addressing the issue of incitement. In March of this year, the Council extended the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate. We support that extension and the organizational change made within CTED, which allows for better quality, consistency and flexibility in its work. We appreciate the dialogue among the Executive Director, the Chairman and Member States. Those efforts have led to greater transparency and positive engagement with CTED. We look forward to their continuation. Although nine years have passed since the Council adopted resolution 1267 (1999), the Committee's work and impact on countering terrorism is more relevant than ever. Israel fully supports the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999).”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The granting of safe haven to terrorists - as we see today in parts of our region - is a threat to international peace and security. The international community must press for an end to State support for, and sponsorship of, terrorism. Those States that lack the capacity to implement their international obligations should be assisted through the appropriate channels. Resolution 1624 (2005) is part and parcel of the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED). We note the Chairperson's reference in this morning's briefing to the Committee's agreement to initiate discussions to explore the technical assistance needs of States in implementing that resolution. We emphasize the urgency and pressing need to address the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005) beyond States' reporting.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“We also stress the importance of a comprehensive approach within the United Nations system to deal with the threat of terrorism and measures taken to address it. To that end, we look forward to the review of the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy this coming September. While Israel has specifically experienced the threat of terrorism, it is well known that terrorism transcends geographical boundaries, borders and nations. It is therefore incumbent upon all States to adhere to their obligations under international law, including the relevant resolutions adopted by the Council, in particular resolution 1373 (2001). Some States not only neglect their responsibilities to enforce their borders and prevent the movement of terrorists; worse, they host, support and sponsor terrorism.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Allow to me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month and to thank you for convening this important debate. My delegation also congratulates the Chairpersons of the subsidiary bodies on their able stewardship and thanks them for their briefings this morning. The struggle against terrorism is a global one and, as such, the United Nations has an important role to play in coordinating the efforts to combat that scourge. States must remain vigilant not only in meeting their obligations to prevent terrorism but also in providing support to those States that lack capacity. We therefore encourage enhanced cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, subsidiary bodies of the Council and other relevant entities of the United Nations.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Effective action also requires consistent follow-up. The Council must be proactive in monitoring the implementation of these resolutions to avert further crises stemming from State neglect. Israel recognizes that it is the duty of all States, first and foremost, to protect their civilians from all harm. Equally important is the obligation of all States to ensure that attacks are not launched from their own sovereign territory. Failure to hold accountable terrorist groups, as well as those States which provide safe haven and refuge for them, will only encourage extremists to increase their abuse and manipulation.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Additionally, in Gaza we have seen the violence against Israel accompanied by intra-Palestinian violence, with blatant disregard for the rights of civilians caught amid the fighting of warring factions. In this case, civilians are not merely used as shields to mask acts of violence; in actual fact, they are deliberately targeted. The vigilance of the international community in protecting civilians, particularly in cases where States are not able to do so, must not wane. The international community's choice to deal with these situations could save the lives of countless civilians. To this effect, there should be greater focus on timely and credible prevention measures, in addition to restorative actions, in order to ensure that humanitarian agencies can be effective in pursuing protection concerns in the field.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“This past Sunday, in a moment of deja vu, we saw rockets once again launched directly at civilians in northern Israel by terrorist factions in southern Lebanon. Moreover, the blatant disregard of terrorists for the sanctity of human life is a brutal maliciousness that we have seen, even among their own populations. The abuse, manipulation and endangerment of civilians are at the heart of terrorist thinking and tactics. In Lebanon, Hizbullah stored its rockets inside homes and launched attacks from positions nestled within the fabric of civilian life and in proximity to places of worship and hospitals. In the Gaza Strip, Palestinian terrorists firing Qassam rockets use similar tactics. As we see, terrorists groups such as Hizbullah and Hamas share those tactics.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Humanitarian workers provide essential services on the ground, and their vital work must not be hampered. The rise in violence directed at journalists and other associated personnel was addressed by the Council last December in its adoption of resolution 1738 (2006). The Council rightfully took a strong stance in condemning the intentional attacks against journalists, and parties in conflict should be mindful of the obligations in this area. Additionally, the masquerading of terrorists and militants in the vehicles of journalists must be forcefully condemned. When sovereign States fail to govern responsibly according to their duties under international law, terrorists and other non-State actors seek to take advantage of the void. We have witnessed that deeply troubling phenomenon too many times in our region.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“The persistent violence and the culture of impunity in Darfur have contributed to the continuation of the dire situation in which rape is used as a weapon of war and sexual and gender-based violence are widespread, including in camps for internally displaced persons. Perpetrators should be brought to justice in accordance with international law and the basic dictates of humanity, and immediate humanitarian action should be enhanced. In that regard, Israel hopes for an immediate deployment of the African Union-United Nations hybrid force to the region to ensure the protection of civilians, who have been denied it for so long. Similarly, the safety and access of humanitarian personnel and journalists, who work as professional independents, must be ensured.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Israel agrees, and I wish to share with members our perspective on the matter. A quick snapshot of conflicts around the world reminds us of the almost daily violence committed against civilians and of the failure of a number of States to protect their civilians from such immediate threats to life and security, triggered by forces of extremism and instability. Sadly, it is primarily civilians who are caught in the crossfire, bearing the tragic toll of casualties and victimhood. Civilians are often exploited by their own insurgents who intentionally and cynically choose to operate from densely populated areas, in blatant violation of the basic principle of the distinction between combatants and civilians.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your able stewardship of the Council during this month and to thank you for convening this debate. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his informative briefing and to congratulate him and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on their important ongoing humanitarian work on the ground. Israel assigns vital importance to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and is encouraged by the continued efforts of the Security Council and the Secretary-General and his staff in this area. We believe that all individuals should live without fear of physical, sexual, psychological or other forms of abuse, which stem from or are aggravated by conflict. But, as Mr. Holmes noted, lip service is easy; effective action is much harder.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Both the status of women and the prospects for the future of the region are severely jeopardized when terrorists and their supporters manipulate women for evil purposes. Israel is committed to further advancing the role of women because it is right. Israel is resolved in its determination that women will play an increasingly active role in peace negotiations, because we recognize the unparalleled value of their contribution. And Israel stands here today, full of hope that an enhanced role for women in peace negotiations will build bridges of understanding in Israel and with our neighbours.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Just this past July, for example, Israeli security forces managed to apprehend a woman who had attempted to exploit a medical visa in order to carry out a suicide bombing in the very hospital in which she was receiving treatment. So, without question Palestinian women are suffering, but they are suffering at the hands of terrorist organizations that take advantage of women's status to carry out barbaric attacks. At a time when the Middle East is enjoying a new momentum as a result of Israel's unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, it is our hope that all parties in the region will capitalize on the new opportunities presented. We firmly believe that women should play a unique role, helping the region to take advantage of this new era of hope.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In fact, he brings up a good point: Palestinian women are currently suffering. But, since the topic has been raised, let us be very clear as to the exact nature of the suffering. The seemingly endless barrage of Palestinian terror attacks against Israel has resulted in the murder of thousands of innocents. Palestinian terrorist organizations have time and time again exploited Israeli goodwill gestures and manipulated social realities to perpetuate terror attacks against Israelis. On numerous occasions women have abused their status to cross security checkpoints with explosives and other weapons. In fact, several Palestinian women have succeeded in carrying out fatal suicide bombings. Thanks to the security procedures that my colleague decries, Israeli forces have arrested Palestinian women intent on carrying out suicide bombings.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Of the 300 participants thus far, 50 per cent have been Palestinian women. Those efforts are augmented by the work of numerous Israeli - and specifically women's - non- governmental organizations, which represent a wide spectrum of Israeli society and politics. Their active contribution and involvement in influencing Israel's agenda on peace issues, among others, have been widely felt. For Israel, the topic of peace and security is fundamental. Israel has endured more than 20,000 terror attacks in recent years. Just yesterday, Israel sustained yet another suicide bombing, which like so many of its predecessors, claimed the lives of innocent civilians. I would like to take a moment of the Council's time to address the comments made previously by my colleague from Egypt.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That legislation deals specifically with the adequate representation of women in shaping national policy and with the explicit goal of integrating women in all governmental boards and bodies established for the purpose of designing public national policy in foreign and interior affairs, including the resolution of international conflicts, inter alia, through peace treaty negotiations. Because Israel believes so strongly in the contribution of women to peacebuilding, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sponsored a series of seminars on the voice of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding at the Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center in Haifa. The goal of the seminars is to open dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian women and further education towards peace.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The outcome document appropriately reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). As in all other areas, Israel is convinced that women must play a key role in questions of peace and security. We believe that an increased role for women on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the negotiating table will positively reshape the outcome of peace negotiations. The Israeli parliament continues to devote considerable attention to bolstering the role that women play in this area. For example, the Israeli women's equal rights law was recently amended - in the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000) - and now mandates that the Israeli Government must include women in any group appointed to peacebuilding negotiations and conflict resolution.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“At the outset, Israel would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on women, peace and security as we mark the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). On issues having to do with economy, politics, diplomacy, security and all other aspects of our society, Israel firmly believes that women must play an equal role. We have no doubt that the progress and advancement of women will translate into nothing less than progress and advancement for all. To that end, Israel remains committed to the goals and objectives of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as to the principles outlined in the outcome document recently adopted by our leaders at the world summit.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source