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Feltman

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first: 2012-08-22
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“For Palestinians, a negotiated peace settlement holds the promise of allowing it to become a fully recognized Member State of equal standing. For Israel, only a negotiated two-State solution will bring it the security and recognition it deserves in the region and beyond. The situation on the ground remains fragile. In the West Bank, Israeli security forces carried out a total of 424 search and arrest operations. A total of 519 Palestinians were arrested, and 218 Palestinians were injured, including during demonstrations against the barrier. Two Israeli soldiers were also injured.”
2014-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7118 (2014) · source
“We count on the continued support extended to those efforts by regional stakeholders, underlining the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative, which is the most viable way for attaining regional peace and yielding socioeconomic and security benefits for all peoples in the Middle East. As the Secretary-General told the Council last month, if the leaders are prepared to take the bold decisions required, he will also push ahead on the positive agenda of peace dividends for both sides. Ultimately, any genuine intention to pursue peace requires strong leadership. Now is the time for domestic constituencies to put their agendas behind the peace agenda and for the leaders to reach out to their respective publics to raise awareness of the benefits of peace.”
2014-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7118 (2014) · source
“Any meaningful political initiative must continue to strive towards a comprehensive settlement, and it must address all final status issues in line with the principles outlined in the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles - including land for peace - the road map and previous agreements between the parties. International engagement, which is critical, remains strong. On 1 February in Munich, Quartet principals were briefed on progress in the negotiations. Secretary of State Kerry is continuing his consultations with the leaders over the United States framework proposal, which is meant to serve as a basis for continued negotiations, meeting with President Abbas in Paris on 19 February.”
2014-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7118 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: Since the Secretary-General briefed the Council last month (see S/PV.7096), we have seen new and significant developments in relation to the Syrian crisis, with the holding of the much-anticipated second Geneva Conference on Syria and the Security Council's welcome adoption of resolution 2139 (2014), regarding the humanitarian situation. The Secretary- General is committed to making every effort to help advance both of those important initiatives. On the Middle East peace process, we are nearing a defining moment. United States Secretary of State Kerry's months-long work to address Israeli and Palestinian aspirations and concerns in a fair and balanced manner has opened a credible political horizon for achieving a two-State solution.”
2014-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7118 (2014) · source
“Moreover, as a Member State-based Organization, the United Nations itself is stronger when Member States are at peace internally as well as with each other. I thank Jordan for having made us consider some of the most critical aspects that tend to undermine permanent peace. I hope that today's debate will trigger more in-depth thinking on how to ensure more traction to our approaches to peace and security, especially when addressing internal conflicts.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Can the international community, more specifically the members of the Security Council and the United Nations, provide incentives for a reconciliation that is nationally owned and led? When is the right moment for the process to start, and how do we get right the timing right of elections and, more broadly, of transitional processes? When prevention has failed and ethnic cleansing has taken place, how do we reconcile our aspirations for rebuilding shared societies with the realities of division in the country or region concerned? Some may ask whether the United Nations in general or the Security Council more specifically should help promote national reconciliation. I would hope that the example of the Syrian catastrophe demonstrates how unresolved internal conflicts can pose grave risks to international peace and security.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“However, outsiders - Member States, the United Nations and regional organizations - can encourage and enable such national processes to take place sooner rather than later. At the same time, the international community and the societies concerned need to give reconciliation the necessary time. The trust that has been shattered overnight tends to take years to rebuild. Fourthly, bearing in mind that national processes differ significantly, there nevertheless appears to be a benefit in considering common strands and establishing a repository of comparative knowledge and expertise on reconciliation that can be put at the disposal of Member States, United Nations Special Envoys and others. I would like to conclude by raising some questions.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“While the United Nations approach to enabling permanent peace is under constant review, I will share with the Council four areas that I believe deserve special attention. First, peace agreements themselves should, where possible and appropriate, provide agreed overall principles and mechanisms through which reconciliation can be pursued, tailored to the specific situation of each conflict. Secondly, the timing of elections and constitutional review processes need to be considered carefully. Ifthey come too early, they can legitimize war profiteers and thus entrench wartime narratives and fiefdoms. With premature elections, opportunistic populist leaders can cultivate grievances to win office, with risks to long- term peace and stability. Thirdly, reconciliation has to come from inside and cannot be externally imposed.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“For example, the International Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda cannot substitute for national reconciliation. to put it another way, seeking truth and accountability for the past is essential. But they are not by themselves a plan to heal a broken State. That work has to keep happening in the present and in the future. The United Nations does not have a monopoly on reconciliation efforts. For very good reason, one often cites South Africa as an example of an extremely effective national reconciliation that can serve as a model for others. There are a number of organizations, including the United Nations, that are increasingly taking a more systematic approach to reconciliation issues, in recognition that the physical end of fighting, welcome as that is, does not end the conflict.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The goal is to promote long-term peace and security, and not stop with helping achieve cessations of violence that too often may prove fleeting. What we currently witness in Yemen is particularly noteworthy. The agreement for the political transition specifies that the provisions for transitional justice and national reconciliation would be addressed through a broadly inclusive national dialogue process. As the Council knows, that dialogue concluded a few days ago with positive results that need to be nurtured and supported to complete the transition and promote peace in Yemen. Let me be clear: we are fully aware that reconciliation cannot substitute for justice, an essential element of ending conflict. However, the reverse also holds true.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Those peacekeeping operations, typically with robust protection-of-civilian mandates given by the Council, serve in some places to prevent State-to-State conflicts - the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, in the south of the country, is one example - and in other places serve inside a State, such as the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Nations has also played a significant role in reconstruction efforts in previously war-torn countries, such as Sierra Leone or Mozambique. Those are important, physical manifestations of the United Nations work to help end conflict. But beyond the physical manifestations - peacekeepers, monitors, reconstruction and development - the United Nations has also become increasingly involved in the non-physical aspects of peacebuilding.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“But we should not neglect lending support to genuine reconciliation efforts, lest fighting resume from unaddressed grievances, overlapping claims of Victimhood and zero-sum narratives that are undoubtedly already taking root and, in some cases, being intentionally promoted. The role of the United Nations in monitoring ceasefires or separating warring parties is well known, represented by almost 120,000 peacekeepers in 15 places around the world.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Yet, at the same time, we have seen that Iraq's communities have sharply differing historical and political narratives that inhibit the country's ability to achieve common goals, including the urgent fight against terrorism. Getting more Iraqis to move past zero-sum thinking to forge a common Iraqi narrative is hard, but it is essential for Iraq's long-term peace and stability. The open wound of the Syria conflict makes Iraqi reconciliation even more complicated, given the deepening regional crisis between Sunnis and Shia. Healing the Sunni-Shia rift will become easier when the fighting in Syria ends, as the horrors in Syria exacerbate that divide.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In all three cases, any cessation of hostilities will remain fragile and at risk of collapse without strenuous efforts exerted on behalf of reconciliation and without the honest examination by each community of its own role in the conflict. There are many examples we could cite, but please allow me to use Iraq as a case in point. In recent years, Iraq has registered many successes, including holding a series of national elections under extremely difficult circumstances and re-establishing positive relations with Kuwait. We all applaud the Security Council's recognition of Iraq's progress, as noted by the Council's resolutions.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“With a ceasefire signed, there is a glimmer of hope, but if it is to take root and hold we will need to help the parties to trust one another again. In Syria, the shared memory and pride in a secular, multiconfessional and multi-ethnic State have been shattered by nearly three years of unspeakable brutality and human rights atrocities. We have reported to the Council repeatedly that we do not believe that there is a military solution to this conflict, and that the costs of trying to impose a military solution are obscenely high. Collectively, we must help the Syrians stop the killing. But then what? Clearing the physical rubble and physical reconstruction are not sufficient to erase the grievances, hatreds and instincts for vengeance that are undoubtedly multiplying in Syria with each passing day.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“As we have seen repeatedly, fighting that ends without reconciliation - especially fighting inside States - is fighting that can and often does resume. In the Central African Republic, religious communities that peacefully coexisted for generations now view each other not as neighbours but as enemies. As difficult as ending the fighting is, rebuilding a shared sense of community and forging a common narrative about recent events will be even harder, but it is essential if the citizens of the Central African Republic are ever to enjoy lasting peace and stability. In South Sudan, a beautiful story of a country gaining hard-won independence has now turned into an ethnically charged conflict with deaths, displacement and calls for revenge. What united different groups during the fight for independence has evaporated.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“How can the United Nations approach to crisis management be combined with the imperative of enabling societies to heal? Over the past few months, the Council has, along with other business, expressed alarm about the catastrophic situation in the Central African Republic, the ongoing slaughter in Syria and the outbreak of brutal hostilities in South Sudan. While outside forces play roles in each of these conflicts, the root causes, initial sparks and momentum of these conflicts are essentially internal. In all three cases, the physical end to war, while urgently needed, will not produce lasting peace and security. In all three countries, an end to the fighting will not permanently end the conflict.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“So, we need to find ways in our work in the aftermath of conflict to break the vicious cycle of divided communities when the hatred and sense of Victimhood are most pronounced and palpable. Working with teachers and parents is as important as working with the young people themselves. More broadly, education and curriculums tend to be disseminators of contentious narratives. As difficult as it is, it appears critical to start early with the development of history curricula that, at the very least, share the different interpretations of recent events. This could form the beginning of developing a shared narrative and establishing points of convergence in people's experiences and thinking. Let me now turn to my second question.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Leaders need to set the example, not just by ceasing wartime rhetoric and ending the intentional promotion of grievances, but also by undertaking deeds of genuine cooperation and honest examinations of their own roles in conflict. Leaders also need to demonstrate that power-sharing and other forms of post-conflict governance signify not that the winner takes all, but that room is available for engagement for all parts of society. It is often being said that youth is the hope for overcoming past hatred. However, reality shows that young people brought up just after war tend to be more extreme than their parents. By often being deprived of the chance to meet "the other", they are also deprived of the chance to experience what they have in common.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“When I refer to reconciliation, I have the following in mind - accounting for and sharing views about the past, including prior to conflict, in order to restore mutual respect and trust between groups and individuals. To make this a reality, I see a double responsibility. First is the responsibility of the international community to assist in creating conditions that, secondly, enable national actors to live up to their responsibility for rebuilding trust and respect, including reckoning with their own behaviour and actions Rebuilding trust and respect requires engaging with one another at all levels of society, not just at the level of political and economic elites.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In other words, while we have time-tested formulas for separating armies, for tending to the needy, for enacting political road maps and rebuilding actual roads and ministries, we have reflected less on our ability to repair trust in societies and foster genuine reconciliation. How can we mend shattered social fabrics so that people look in their adversary's eyes once again and see the human being rather than the enemy? In the time I have to explore this topic today, I will address two main questions. What are the essential elements of reconciliation? And how should the United Nations approach to crisis management be combined with the imperative of enabling societies to heal? So, what are the essential elements ofreconciliation?”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In both types of conflicts, distortions ofhistory and identity can be contributing factors. Wartime rhetoric cultivates division. Helping groups inside States move beyond such zero-sum thinking to accepting a shared national narrative is especially hard. The United Nations has a long history of helping to establish the means to resolve territorial disputes, but reconciling competing visions of history and identity is far less of a developed science. While we hope to contribute to permanent peace when we act - be it as members of the Security Council or the Secretariat - past crises have shown that the immediate imperatives tend to be so overpowering that what appear to be longer-term aspects often receive less attention, even though peacebuilding is now an indispensable part of our conflict management and prevention work.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: I thank you, Sir, for inviting me to represent the Secretary-General today in addressing the Council on the item "War, its lessons and the search for a permanent peace". The relevance and timeliness of this debate are all too clear when we look to Syria, South Sudan or the Central African Republic at the moment. The founders of the United Nations, in seeking to end the scourge of war, had in the forefront of their minds the searing experience of a global conflagration that pitted States against States. In more recent years, the United Nations has often been called upon to contribute to ending conflicts inside States rather than between States. Moreover, in a point relevant for today's debate, even as conflicts between States lessen in number, conflicts inside States too often reoccur.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The United Nations, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central Africa Republic, will continue to do its best to prevent the situation in the Central Africa Republic from unravelling further and human rights abuses and violations from reaching unthinkable levels; ensure humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable; and return the country to constitutional order. Here at Headquarters, the Deputy Secretary-General regularly chairs a senior action group to consider how best to respond to the multifaceted crisis in the Central Africa Republic. This is the first case for the Secretary-General's new Rights Upfront agenda. In conclusion, let me note that it is our collective responsibility to act now, before it is too late.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“The violence and the atrocities in the Central Africa Republic must stop. Those in positions of authority or influence must do more to end violence and halt grave violations against civilians, including children. Attacks against humanitarian personnel and the use of civilian spaces such as schools and hospitals for military purposes must also end. I ask the Council to again remind all parties to the conflict oftheir responsibilities under international humanitarian and human rights law and to ensure that all those responsible for violations are held to account. There is a very real risk that the crisis could spread beyond the country's borders and further destabilize the region.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“The United Nations has also undertaken missions to places such as Bria, Bouar, Paoua, Bossangoa and Bambari. Through a concerted effort in the Central African Republic, we are finalizing support packages for the communities there. The same is being done for children in armed conflict. Women and children constitute the most vulnerable group in society, and are therefore disproportionally affected by the dire humanitarian situation. Women and peace and security questions, as outlined in the seminal resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent related resolutions, have always guided our actions in the search for solutions in the Central Africa Republic. I am pleased to see that the donor community is paying increased attention to the Central Africa Republic, which, we hope, will result in desperately needed additional resources.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“I cannot conclude my remarks without making reference to protection issues, notably those affecting women and children, who always bear the brunt in conflict situations. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, the Special Advisor of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide, Mr. Adama Dieng, and a representative of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict conducted a joint assessment mission to the Central African Republic from 17 to 21 December. The joint mission called for urgent action to protect civilians, in particular women and children, and to prevent the country from plunging into full- scale sectarian conflict.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“A lack of funding has also constrained the response and threatens to further inhibit humanitarian operations unless funding is urgently received. For example, without additional contributions, the World Food Programme food pipeline for the Central African Republic will be 90 per cent depleted in February. The humanitarian country team has developed a lOO-day plan for priority humanitarian action, which is part of the broader 2014 response strategy. The plan requires $152 million to rapidly scale up life-saving assistance and protection. Last year's humanitarian appeal for the Central African Republic was one of the most underfunded appeals globally, and the competing needs worldwide are by no means less burdensome this year.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“That allows us to send our most experienced and skilful staff, release emergency funds and mobilize relief supplies and pipelines. Since then, a senior humanitarian coordinator at the level of Assistant Secretary-General has been deployed to strengthen the humanitarian response in the country. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos allocated $10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to support relief efforts in the Central African Republic. United Nations agencies have also ramped up their responses. Despite the tremendous efforts of humanitarians on the ground, needs continue to outpace the response. Violence and insecurity have forced many to flee into forests and out of reach of aid.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“Those displaced urgently need protection and shelter, as well as access to water, health care, food, basic supplies and sanitation and hygiene services. Non-governmental organization (NGO) partners and staff of United Nations humanitarian agencies, funds and programmes have remained in the Central African Republic to deliver assistance in what is a very dangerous and unpredictable environment. The increase in violence last month has exacerbated the needs. Working closely with civil society and religious leaders from all communities, NGOs and United Nations staff are tirelessly providing medical care and delivering supplies to hospitals, health centres and dispensaries at internally displaced person sites. On 11 December, the United Nations activated a system-wide level 3 emergency response.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“It will pave the way for holistic security sector reforms and contribute to laying the foundations for lasting peace. Allow me now to say a few words about the humanitarian situation, which has deteriorated at an alarming rate. All Central Africans have been affected by the crisis. As I mentioned at the outset, nearly half of the population needs humanitarian assistance. Persistent violence has forced one fifth of the population to flee their homes. That number has more than doubled since 5 December. More than 935,000 people are now sleeping outside or in temporary spaces. In Bangui, half of the population has sought refuge at one of 55 sites for internally displaced persons. More than 100,000 people are seeking security at the airport alone.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“We will soon deploy an electoral needs assessment mission. Conditions conducive to holding elections, however, remain elusive. The systematic looting of all local administrations and the destruction by the ex-Seleka of all types of civil national registries means that reconstituting the voters lists would require a massive effort. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of all armed groups should constitute one of the top priorities. We must learn from our past experiences in the Central African Republic and from the several DDR programmes carried out there. We must ensure that the conditions conducive to such an exercise are present, including the requisite amount of funding. A DDR process implemented in accordance with internationally accepted standards is critical.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“ECCAS Heads of State have proposed an inclusive national conference, which should serve as a forum for all the national actors to share their frustrations, identify the country's challenges and, hopefully, agree on the way forward, including preparing for elections and determining a common set of priorities for the post-transition period. Concerning the elections, some progress was made with the adoption of a new electoral code and the swearing in of the seven-member National Electoral Authority, which brings together representatives of civil society, the political parties and the Government. The United Nations mission on the ground - the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic - is providing technical and logistics support to the National Electoral Authority.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“On the other hand, the frustration of Muslim communities in the Central African Republic is the result of years of marginalization by successive Governments since the country's independence, more than 50 years ago. For instance, while the Muslim community represents an estimated 20 per cent of the total population of the Central African Republic, no Muslim holidays are observed officially by the country. I would like to commend the Forum of Religious Leaders for their laudable efforts and sacrifices and for their proactive approach in trying to appease tensions among communities. The Forum brings together the Archbishop, the Imam and a Pastor of Bangui. They need support as a matter of urgency to be able to carry on with their efforts.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“The events of 5 December dealt a serious blow to the transitional authorities, and to the Head of State of the Transition in particular. The inability of the transitional authorities to curb widespread Seleka human rights abuses and violations against Christian populations over the past year contributed to the gradual transformation of local self-defence groups - the anti-Balaka - into a full-blown rebellion. As a result of its predominantly Muslim composition, Seleka abuses against the Christian populations in the Central African Republic were quickly interpreted as a religious conflict pitting Muslins against Christians. The international commission of inquiry to be established in accordance with resolution 2127 (2013) is a most welcome development that will certainly look into those and other abuses and human rights violations.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“We greatly appreciate the role of African States and France in the committing troops to the Central African Republic. I would like, at this stage, to pay tribute to the African and French soldiers who have fallen while performing their duties in the name of peace. The role played by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and by its individual member States to bring stability to the Central African Republic should also be commended. Currently, we are working with the African Union on the organization of the donors conference that the Council requested to support MISCA. It will be held on 1 February at Addis Ababa on the margins of the AU Summit. We count on the generous support of Council members and other States and organizations.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“That is the first time in the history of the Central African Republic that people have felt obliged to leave the country for fear for their lives on account of their religion. The quick deployment by the African Union (AU) and France, respectively, of the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA) and Operation Sangaris prevented the situation from degenerating into higher levels of conflict and atrocities. The speed at which both forces attained operational level and their subsequent deployment have changed the security dynamics in Bangui, with visible patrols being undertaken by both forces. As MISCA continues to work towards reaching its authorized strength of 6,000, its presence will be increased outside of Bangui, thus contributing to the improvement of the security situation in the countryside.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“Killings in Bangui and in the rest of the country continue every day, and the population remains divided along religious affiliation. Access to residential neighbourhoods in Bangui is controlled either by "anti-Christian" or "anti-Muslim" checkpoints, manned by armed civilians. Similarly, localities outside Bangui - such as Bossangoa, Bouar, Bozoum and Paoua, among others - witness atrocities on a daily basis, including direct clashes between Christian and Muslim communities. The danger of escalation into sustained violence along religious lines remains real, with the potential for long-term danger to the country. Several countries, including Cameroon, Chad, C6te d'lvoire, Mali, the Niger, Nigeria and Senegal, have repatriated tens of thousands of their citizens, the vast majority of whom are Muslims.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: The situation in the Central African Republic has deteriorated greatly since the most recent United Nations briefing to the Security Council (see S/PV.7069). The attacks by the anti-Balaka against Bangui on 5 December triggered a period of heavy unrest in the capital and in the interior of the country. In Bangui alone, more than 750 casualties have been confirmed, and the death toll outside Bangui is likely to be substantial. According to the latest information, approximately 2.2 million people in the Central African Republic need humanitarian assistance, that is, close to half of the population of the country. One in every two inhabitants of Bangui has sought refuge outside their homes. Their number is estimated at approximately 513,000, of whom 100,000 are at a makeshift camp at the airport.”
2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source
“We thus continue to urge the parties to remain steadfast in their commitment to seeing this process through, but we fear that unless steps are taken to prevent the recurrence of negative developments, such as those of recent weeks, the remaining chances to achieve a negotiated two- I now invite Council members to informal State solution may be irreparably damaged consulttations to continue ourdiscussion on the subject.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“The Secretary-General will convene the second donor conference in Kuwait on 15 January 2014, and we hope that all will show generosity in supporting our humanitarian work. In conclusion, let me return to the status of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The risks they face are apparent to all of us, yet a two-State solution remains the only way to fully realize the legitimate aspirations of both peoples to self-determination, peace and security. The consequences of failure would be dire for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“The Secretary-General and the Joint Special Representative for Syria continue to work hard to bring the Syrian sides to the negotiating table to jointly agree on how to fully implement the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/523, annex) in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013) of 27 September. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the hospitality and generosity of Syria's neighbours towards refugees from Syria, in spite of their own growing socioeconomic challenges. Let me also reiterate the Secretary-General's call for the flow of arms and foreign fighters to Syria to be halted, as well as his commitment to delivering humanitarian assistance to all in need in Syria and in neighbouring countries.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“Palestinian refugees also remain trapped in the conflict. UNRWA is particularly concerned about the situation of civilians in Yarmouk and other Palestinian refugee camps. The Agency managed some days ago to deliver some food to several dozen refugees in Yarmouk when an upsurge in conflict required the operation to withdraw. UNRWA is standing by until an arrangement can be made with the parties to the conflict to access the camps. More fighting will bring nothing but further suffering and despair to the Syrian people. It is past time to move to a political process.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“Additional suspects have been arrested, both for the 23 August bombings in Tripoli and in connection with the firing of rockets earlier this year on the southern suburbs of Beirut and towards the presidential palace in Baabda. Credible reports suggest that Hizbullah fighters continue to support Syrian Government forces in battles in Syria, in clear violation of Lebanon's disassociation policy. There were no major incidents in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon area of operations and along the Blue Line, although Israeli air violations of Lebanese airspace continued on an almost daily basis. In Syria, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, with warring parties failing in their responsibilities to offer protection. Already, half of the country's population is in need of assistance and displaced from their homes.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“As of 18 November, 1,500 families fleeing fighting in the Al-Qalamoun region of Syria are reported to have crossed the Lebanese border to the town of Arsal in the Bekaa valley. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in coordination with other United Nations agencies and partners and the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs, is assessing the situation and providing assistance. Earlier, on 14 November, there were reports of two separate violations of Lebanese airspace by Syrian military helicopters, which fired at least four missiles towards Arsal. In a statement, President Sleiman stressed the need to "protect civilians and Lebanese villages and prevent the recurrence of such attacks". In Tripoli, calm was restored, but tensions remain high since fighting began on 21 October, resulting in six fatalities.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“The appalling attack has been widely condemned by Lebanese politicians across the political spectrum. The Secretary-General has issued a statement condemning this terrorist attack, and extends his condolences to the families of those killed, to the Government of Lebanon and to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Turning to the political situation in Lebanon, eight months have passed since Prime Minister Mikati resigned, but there is still no progress on forming a new Government. Meanwhile, the caretaker Government continued to work with the World Bank and the United Nations on a national stabilization response of the Syrian crisis to the impact on Lebanon of the Syrian crisis, and on the creation of a multi-donor trust fund for Lebanon, as envisaged by the International Support Group for Lebanon.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“Unless the $36-million deficit is bridged before the end of the year, UNRWA will be unable to adequately fund its core services, especially in education, health and poverty mitigation, and to pay December salaries of its 30,000 teachers, medical personnel and social workers. We strongly appeal to all donors to step up their contributions to support Palestinian refugees and help prevent an already dire situation from worsening. As the Council will be briefed next week on Lebanon and resolution 1701 (2006), I will keep my remarks on Lebanon brief. Lebanon witnessed a further devastating attack today in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood ofBeirut, apparently targeting the Iranian embassy. Initial reports indicate that at least 23 people, including one Iranian diplomat, were killed. Over 140 people were injured.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“During the past several years, the United Nations has implemented a growing package of housing, schools and infrastructure projects with stringent control procedures, agreed to with the Government of Israel, to preserve the integrity of each project and avoid misuse of materials. While we recognize Israel's legitimate security concerns, we are confident that those procedures remain adequate. We therefore call on Israel to urgently reconsider its decision to temporarily halt the import of construction materials into Gaza. The financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has become more serious despite efforts to streamline services and mobilize additional resources.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“While a stop-gap measure to replenish the on-site reserves for those critical facilities is now being implemented with the assistance of the United Nations, thanks to a donation by the Turkish Government, a longer-term solution to provide Gaza with the required 450 megawatts is now more urgent than ever and requires concerted efforts by all. On 13 October, Israel suspended the import of all construction materials, including for international projects, following the discovery of a reinforced tunnel dug from Gaza into southern Israel. Virtually all construction projects in Gaza, including for the United Nations, have been suspended, putting thousands of people out of work.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source
“Additional violence in and around Gaza during that period included the firing of four rockets and four mortar shells from Gaza into Israel. One rocket was intercepted while the other projectiles landed in Israel without causing injuries or damage. Israel retaliated with five airstrikes into Gaza, which injured two Palestinians, and conducted a total of seven incursions. The deteriorating socioeconomic situation in the Strip can been seen as a combined energy and construction crisis. Rolling blackouts increased to up to 16 hours per day following the shutdown on 1 November of the Gaza power plant, which was producing 25 per cent of the total power available in Gaza. That has affected the lives of the Gazan population and the functioning of basic services, including health and water facilities.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7063 (2013) · source