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  1. “UNICEF recently posted a photo of 8-year-old Mohammed sitting on the rubble of his family home, asking for a ceasefire. If only one of my messages stays with the Council today, it should be me joining his call for a ceasefire.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  2. “The latest round of the conflict is providing neither peace nor security to anyone in the region. I therefore strongly support the convening of an international peace conference in order to agree on a peace plan leading to a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peaceful coexistence. The only guarantee for the safety and security of Israelis is the recognition of the Palestinian State. Slovenia supports all initiatives seeking a politically viable solution to the conflict. The images of the destruction and rubble in Gaza are devastating — rubble, under which many lives and families have been lost; rubble, which children used to call home; and rubble, which many left behind to find a safer place.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  3. “The crisis will have broader future implications, including the possible proliferation of extremism and extremist ideologies. Lastly, I would like to stress that the international community must do more. We Europeans are ready to be part of achieving long and lasting peace. I thank the Secretary-General, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the whole of the United Nations for their active role and clear call for humanity to prevail. Let me express my condolences on the deaths of United Nations staff members in Gaza. We must recognize that we have failed the test of humanity. As an incoming elected member, I want to emphasize that the Council must step up. It has been 30 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords, and alarm bells in both the West Bank and Gaza have been ringing for years.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  4. “Even wars have rules. I welcome the agreement on the release of hostages and prisoners and a humanitarian pause. We commend the efforts of all involved, especially Qatar, Egypt and the United States, in reaching the agreement. Once again, the conflict must end now. Collectively, we need to be able to condemn all forms of terror. I understand the agony, pain and vulnerability of the Israeli nation following the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on 7 October. I once again call on Hamas to release all hostages immediately. Let me be clear. I condemn all forms of extremism. I am deeply concerned about the impact of the war on the children of Gaza. I am also troubled by the escalation in the West Bank, particularly the settler violence and the announced expansion of additional illegal settlements, as well as in the south of Lebanon.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  5. “In relation to yesterday’s statement by the World Health Organization, I am particularly concerned about the health situation on the ground. I welcome that increased levels of aid have been distributed in recent days, and I urge for more crossings to be opened. The aid delivered still falls below the level of dire needs. Let me inform the Security Council that Slovenia has stepped up its humanitarian support and is ready to play an active role in the psychosocial rehabilitation of children. I am appalled by reports of attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, United Nations facilities and other civilian objects. The number of victims is devastating. Two thirds of all victims in Gaza are women and children. Civilians must be protected. What we are witnessing today in Gaza are clear violations of international humanitarian law.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  6. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this ministerial-level briefing. It is my honour to address the Security Council for the very first time and to do so on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Over the weekend, I concluded my visit to the Middle East. Together with my Portuguese colleague, we held numerous meetings in Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt. As emotions are running high on this topic, it is of the utmost importance to make way for diplomacy leading to a political solution. The United Nations and the Security Council should play a key role in that regard. First, a permanent ceasefire is urgent. People in Gaza are experiencing unspeakable horrors. I am deeply disturbed by the blockade of Gaza and the lack of most basic items.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source