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Feltman

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first: 2012-08-22
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“Palestinian and Israeli leaders and people should make no mistake - there will never be a substitute to their own responsibility in bringing the change necessary to achieving peace. The United Nations stands ready to lend its full support to such collective efforts. In conclusion, the status quo is not a viable option. Further delay in the pursuit of peace will only exacerbate the conflict further and deepen divisions. Now is the time for bold leadership and for both sides to fully commit to meaningful negotiations that will allow the establishment of two States, living side by side in peace and security. Ignoring the calls of the international community for such negotiations, for whatever reason, will only breed more violence in the region that has already seen too much of it.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“Such consensus was echoed in the Arab Peace initiative and the understanding that there would be an immediate and complete halt to settlement activities, as per the Road Map. Eight years later, we must ask ourselves why there has been little progress and how to move the peace process forward. We have heard that some members of the Council have again started discussing the possibility of adopting a new draft resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For our part, we wonder if the current paradigm, almost 50 years into the conflict, does not require revisiting our engagement thus far, consistent with the decisions of the Security Council and the relentless efforts of the international community.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General has frequently conveyed, any enduring peace will require starting dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict, including an end to the occupation that has lasted close to 50 years and effectively addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns. I Wish to recall that on 26 September 2008, during the high-level meeting of the Security Council on settlements, the then Secretary-General of League of Arab States, Mr. Amre Moussa, recalled that two years earlier the Security Council had "recorded a clear consensus on the necessity of reviving the peace process with the express goal of establishing a viable Palestinian State in the West Bank and Gaza, with, of course, East Jerusalem as its capital" (S/PV5983, p. 3).”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“The parties can ill afford to once more take unilateral actions that serve only to inflame tensions and further entrench the suspicion and hostility that have been the tragic narrative of this conflict for decades. The reality is that continued settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory is doing significant damage to any possibility of a lasting peace between the two sides and is moving the situation ever closer to a one-State reality. Ongoing tensions in East Jerusalem and the West Bank cannot be separated from the larger reality that remains unresolved.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“Tensions also rose from the reported demolition in the past week of five Palestinian homes in the East Jerusalem neighbourhoods of Al-Tur and Silwan, as well as in Salah Eddine Street, and following news that a Palestinian held under administrative detention in Israel and on hunger strike for 37 days was moved to hospital on 27 October after his health had deteriorated. I would like to underscore the criticality of immediately diffusing the escalating tensions in East Jerusalem Without delay. The wounds from the devastating conflict in Gaza are only just beginning to heal, with the tripartite temporary mechanism for the delivery of reconstruction materials into Gaza brokered by the United Nations only starting to take effect.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“The Prime Minister also reportedly requested legislation to raise the terms of punishment for stone-throwing, including criteria for the possible imposition of economic sanctions on the parents of minors who throw stones. Tensions have also escalated in the rest of the West Bank, where Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian- American teenager on 24 October in Silwad village near Ramallah, reportedly following stone- and Molotov cocktail-throwing during a demonstration. On 27 October, Israeli forces detained 14 Palestinians for alleged stone-throwing. On 28 October, four Palestinians were reportedly shot and injured by Israeli security forces in Jenin, including one who is in critical condition.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“On 22 October, a Palestinian man drove his car into a light rail train station near Ammunition Hill and ran over passengers disembarking from the train, killing a three-month- old baby and injuring six other people, one of whom succumbed to her injuries later. The driver was shot dead by Israeli police as he tried to flee the scene. It is our understanding that Israeli authorities are investigating this incident as what they describe as a potential terrorist attack. Regrettably, some on the Palestinian side have praised this attack. Clashes took place during the burial of the Palestinian man on 26 October. On the same day, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated at a cabinet meeting that Israel would not allow the stone- and firebomb-throwing to continue and that an additional 1,000 security forces would be deployed in East Jerusalem.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“In this regard, the Government of Israel's reassurances to the Secretary-General, and reportedly to Jordan, that it has no plans to change long-standing policies governing the holy sites are noted. We also note that Israel, as per its agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has committed to working to ensure the protection of the Muslim and Christian holy sites in the Old City and the safety of worshippers. Incitement to violence from any quarter must cease and the sanctity of the holy sites of all faiths must be respected. The Secretary-General will be closely following developments at these sacred places that have such significance to millions around the world. The situation in the rest of East Jerusalem has grown more tense since 21 October.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“In the past week, some 13 Palestinians have reportedly been arrested at the Haram Al-Sharif/ Temple Mount compound, including one Palestinian on 22 October for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish visitors. Israeli police officers have also been injured as a result of clashes. We note that, in the aftermath of these clashes, Prime Minister Hamdallah visited Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount on 27 October. The Secretary-General has reiterated the importance of respect for the religious freedom of all, and for worshippers ofall faiths to have access to their holy sites, while noting that religious and other leaders should also refrain from making inflammatory statements.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“As affirmed by the Council and determined by the International Court of Justice, Israel's policy and practices of settling parts of its population and new immigrants in the occupied Palestinian territory, including occupied East Jerusalem, are in violation of international law. As the Secretary-General has consistently reiterated, it also runs contrary to the two- State solution. Once again, the Secretary-General calls on Israel to reverse these activities, heed the calls of the international community to freeze settlement activity and abide by its commitments under international law and the Quartet Road Map. Heightened tensions over unilateral actions, provocations and access restrictions at the holy sites in Jerusalem are continuing and the situation remains volatile.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“Regrettably, since then there have been troubling new reports of settlement activity taking place in East Jerusalem. The Secretary-General is alarmed by new reports about the advancement of planning for some 1,000 Israeli settlements units in occupied East Jerusalem. These include approximately 400 units in Har Homa and 600 in Ramat Shlomo. This latest development follows on the heels of Israel's decision at the end of September to accelerate the process of constructing some 2,600 residential units in Givat Hamatos, also in East Jerusalem. If pursued, these plans would once again raise grave doubts about Israel's commitment to achieving durable peace with the Palestinians, as the new settlements threaten the very viability of the future State of Palestine.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: We meet today in light of worrisome developments in Jerusalem, including growing violence and renewed settlement activities. On 27 October, the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations submitted two identical letters to the Secretary-General and to the Security Council "to demand that Israel rescind its plans and cease forthwith all of its illegal settlement activities and all other provocations and incitement throughout the Palestinian land, including in occupied East Jerusalem". Most recently, in his 21 October briefing to the Council (see S/PV.7281), the Secretary-General stressed his deep concerns about continued Israeli settlement activity, particularly plans to construct residential housing in occupied East Jerusalem. He also urged the Israeli Government to reverse these activities.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“Our successful efforts to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia show that hard work and effective collaboration, with a solution-oriented approach, can yield results. Let me conclude by reiterating that counter- piracy efforts should be an integral part of Somalia's State-building process. The international community should continue to address piracy across broader fronts, addressing institutional failures and building capacity.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“We strongly encourage the international community to support regional efforts to implement the 2050 Africa's Integrated Maritime Strategy, adopted by the African Union; the Djibouti Code of Conduct; the maritime initiatives of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development; and the Maritime Security Strategy of the Southern African Development Community, so that countries in the region bordering the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean develop their capacity to address piracy and develop their maritime domain. Somali pirates are still holding 37 seafarers. That is a matter of serious international concern. It is crucial that every effort be made to secure the safe and prompt release of all hostages. Of equal importance is the need to have post-release measures in place to guarantee their health and well-being.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“If the burden of prosecuting pirates is shouldered only by States that apprehend them, then countries may be reluctant to act, especially if pirates do not target the apprehending country's vessels. In that regard, we welcome the increased willingness of many of Somalia's neighbours to prosecute individuals suspected ofpiracy. It is equally critical that the international community continue to support Somalia and its neighbours in their efforts to share the burden of piracy prosecutions.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“That will require concentrated and coordinated assistance to Somalia to build its institutional capacity to undertake effective law enforcement and promote inclusive and sustainable development. As the United Nations helps strengthen the capacity of Somalia and other States in the region to prosecute individuals suspected of piracy and to sanction those convicted, in accordance with international standards, it is imperative that more nations criminalize piracy on the basis of international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. They must also take steps to deter and suppress the financing of piracy and the laundering of ransom money. We should not forget that the actions of any one State to apprehend and prosecute pirates will benefit all States whose vessels, trade and seafarers are at risk.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“A sustainable response to piracy requires the presence of effective governance in Somalia that will provide basic services to its people and guarantee their rights. That is a daunting but unavoidable task, for it will enable Somalia to effectively address and ultimately defeat piracy. That leads to the second point that I wish to emphasize. State-building and inclusive governance efforts in Somalia must be led and owned by Somalis themselves. While counter-piracy measures continue to prove effective, the international community must continue to support the Somali Government in its efforts to deliver on its commitments, as outlined in Vision 2016 and the Somali Compact.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“We should address the underlying conditions conducive to the continuation of piracy, including political instability and the lack of alternative livelihoods. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is also one of the manifestations of a political problem requiring a political solution. State collapse in Somalia and other political challenges lie at the root of the problem. That has been as much as acknowledged by the Security Council in relevant resolutions, including the most recent resolution 2125 (2013) on the subject, in which the Council recognized that the ongoing instability in Somalia is one of the underlying causes of the problem of piracy. Security efforts can momentarily mitigate the impact of piracy, but they do not address the underlying causes.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“We still have to do more to ensure that commercial vessels can navigate the waters offthe coast of Somalia without incidents and that the international community can benefit from uninterrupted global trade in the twenty-first century. The decline in pirate attacks provides an opportunity to review current international efforts and to take a long-term perspective on how best to contain Somali piracy. We should ask not only what more needs to be done to ensure that the scourge does not return, but also what kind of support could be provided to Somalia so that the country would be able to respond to the threat of piracy without depending on the continuous support of international navies.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“Since the adoption of the first Security Council resolution on piracy off the coast of Somalia in June 2008 (resolution 1816 (2008)), some of our most urgent responses have revolved around the twin axes of deterring pirate attacks and prosecuting and sanctioning pirates. Thanks to coordinated efforts by Member States, organizations and maritime industry, the incidents ofpiracy reported off the coast of Somalia are at their lowest levels in recent years. Indeed, the last time a large commercial vessel was hijacked was more than two years ago. However, that progress is fragile and reversible. We still see pirates attempting to attack vessels and capture them for ransom.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: I thank you, Madam President, for this opportunity to introduce the report of the Secretary- General (S/2014/740) on piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, which was submitted pursuant to resolution 2125 (2013) of 18 November 2013, and to brief the Security Council on this subject. The Secretary-General welcomes the substantial gains made by Somalia and the international community in addressing piracy off the coast of Somalia. However, he recognizes that without the deterrence provided by the continued support of the international naval presence and the self-protection measures adopted by the shipping industry, and until such time as capacity-building efforts ashore have sufficient effect, large-scale piracy may potentially return.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“What could underscore the need for such prevention more than the fact that, according to radar data, three other commercial aircrafts were in the same control area as MH-17 when it was hit? On 29 July, ICAO convened a special Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones - TF RCZ - which has met twice to date. The TF RCZ will be meeting again in December for its next round of talks. One of the tasks recommended by the TF RCZ is to "reach out to other United Nations bodies to identify means to collect information on risk assessments". ICAO will also be convening a high-level safety conference with all of its 191 member States in February 2015. Let us honour the victims and console their families by never letting something like this happen again.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Winter will soon arrive in Ukraine, at which time it will become almost impossible to retrieve further remains and to collect further evidence. As stated in the news release of 9 September, "ICAO will continue to provide its full support to the Netherlands, in conjunction with its international team, while we await the conclusions and recommendations which will eventually be contained in the Final Report". In accordance with paragraph 3.1 of annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and as clearly indicated in the preliminary report of the Dutch Safety Board, the sole objective of this investigation into the crash of MH-17 is the "prevention of similar accidents and incidents".”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Finally, no distress messages had been received. As for the repatriation of the victims, 225 have now been identified and the process of identifying further remains is still ongoing. We understand that the international investigators will again endeavour to access the crash site, both for repatriation of any further remains and to continue gathering physical evidence toward the completion of the technical report. While the ceasefire in south-eastern Ukraine is largely holding thus far, contributing to a marked de-escalation on the ground, the conditions are still not conducive for investigators to have full and unfettered access to the site. The Secretary-General once again calls on all those with influence on the situation to exert it immediately, so as to create a propitious security environment for investigators.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“The United Nations is confident that the Dutch-led international investigation has been conducted in accordance with annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, on Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation. The report contains the first factual findings based on various sources, including the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, air traffic control data, and radar and satellite images. While the report is preliminary, it does assert that MH-17 broke apart over Ukraine due to penetration by a large number of "high- energy objects from outside of the aircraft". The report notes that the aircraft was in "airworthy condition", with no indication that the plane had any technical or operational issues. The crew was properly licensed and no human error had been reported.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Aviation Safety Agency are also contributing substantially to the investigation. As ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stated on 9 September, we are "encouraged to see that the MH-l7 investigation is proceeding with the productive collaboration of accredited international representatives". On 9 September, the Dutch Safety Board submitted its preliminary report on the MH-l7 accident investigation to the International Civil Aviation Organization.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: This past Wednesday marked two months since the horrific crash of MH-17, when 298 people died in the midst of a conflict that they had nothing to do with. That day remains fresh in our minds. Today, in line with resolution 2166 (2014), I will update the Council on developments related to the investigation of the crash since Assistant Secretary- General Fernandez-Taranco last briefed the Council on this issue, on 18 August. On behalf of the Secretary-General, let me begin by recognizing the pivotal role played by the Netherlands in leading the investigation.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“In her field visit to eastern Ukraine, she reported on impressive efforts by the Ukrainian authorities to restore normalcy in areas regained by the Government from the armed groups. Currently, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights lvan Simonovie is in Ukraine, and the United Nations country team remains engaged in working with Ukrainian counterparts on humanitarian and development issues. And we continue to coordinate with other international partners, including the OSCE and the Netherlands, on the aftermath of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. But the immediate focus must be to find ways to reverse the dangerous escalation of the fighting that has occurred over the past 48 hours and to move quickly away from armed conflict and towards political solutions and dialogue.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“All must do their part to contribute to the peaceful resolution of this conflict, in a manner that upholds Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We have to redouble our efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Lives have to be saved. Peace in Ukraine means peace in the region and beyond. The Secretary-General remains committed to using his good offices to help resolve this crisis. We will keep the Council informed of the collective efforts of the Organization to help the Ukrainian people and Government restore peace and stability to their country. Last week, the Secretary-General sent me to Kyiv to consult with Ukrainian officials on the way forward. Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos, whose visit overlapped with mine, discussed how to bolster humanitarian efforts.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“It is also critical that the elections announced for 26 October can take place throughout Ukraine and become a unifying and reconciliatory mechanism that will ensure that people throughout the country feel represented in Kyiv. Let me from quote the Secretary-General's statement of earlier today: "The international community cannot allow the situation to escalate further, nor can a continuation be allowed of the violence and destruction that the conflict has wrought in eastern Ukraine". The Secretary-General notes the recent multilateral talks in Minsk on 26 August, as well as the first official meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia. He calls for continuity of those talks, with a view to forging a peaceful way out of the conflict, based on President Poroshenko's peace plan.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“The situation on and around the border between Ukraine and the Russian Federation is a particular concern and remains a key obstacle to the de-escalation of the situation on the ground, as arms and heavy weaponry reportedly continue to flow unabated into Ukraine from Russia. There is an urgent need to ensure a secure border between the two countries with international verification, as discussed in the Minsk talks. In that regard, we take note of the recent statement made by President Poroshenko that the first bilateral consultations between the border guards of Ukraine and the Russian Federation is scheduled for Saturday, 30 August.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“lf confirmed, it would constitute a direct contravention of international law and of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations has no independent means of verifying that information, and the Russian Federation has staunchly rejected those reports. Today we have been in touch with Ambassador Apakan, head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission. He informed us that there is currently no Special Monitoring Mission presence in Mariupol and Novoazosk, although the OSCE is in the process of deploying a team to those areas. That will be critical as we seek factual information as to what precisely is unfolding on the ground.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“Illegal armed groups operating in the Donetsk region have reportedly intensified their activities over the past two days, spreading violence along Ukraine's southern coast in the direction of the key strategic port of Mariupol. It has further been reported that several small towns and villages in the area are now in the midst of heavy fighting, while the town of Novoazovsk has been seized by the armed groups. The southward spread of fighting, along the border with the Russian Federation and the Sea of Azov, marks a dangerous escalation in the conflict. The battle for Luhansk continues, and hostilities in Donetsk in several key strategic areas have been spreading. We cannot ignore the deeply alarming reports of Russian military involvement in this new wave of escalation.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“Mr. Feltman: Once more, we meet today amid reports ofa dangerous escalation ofthe crisis in Ukraine. The 26 August official meeting between President Putin and President Poroshenko, as well as a round of multilateral talks, have quickly been overshadowed by alarming new reports of intensified fighting in south- eastern Ukraine. This morning, Ukrainian President Poroshenko asked the world "to pay attention to the sharply worsening situation in Ukraine". We are here because we are paying attention, but we must also find a constructive way to urgently address the crisis, the implications of which go far beyond Ukraine and the region.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“It is the only way to ensure a durable peace for this and succeeding generations of Palestinians and Israelis. The Secretary-General is prepared to do his part. He will leave for the region tomorrow to express solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians and to help them, in coordination with regional and international actors, to end the violence and to find a way forward.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“In addition, tensions persist, including from settler violence, putting a strain on the much-needed security coordination between the Israeli and Palestinian security forces. Our appeal stands to the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to defuse tensions and act responsibly. The situation on the ground is ultimately the result of a collective failure to advance a political solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Temporary fixes will no longer do. The international community must assume its responsibility to urgently help restore a serious prospect for a two-State solution that will bring an end to the decades-long conflict and occupation. That is the only way to make a ceasefire last. It is the only way to break the seemingly endless cycle of attack and retaliation.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Those developments seriously threaten the safety and security of United Nations personnel and have the potential to jeopardize the ceasefire between Israel and Syria. While we focus on Gaza today, we must not forget the bigger picture. The escalation in Gaza has also had repercussions in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as clashes have occurred between those demonstrating in support of Gaza and the Israeli security forces. Since this morning, restrictions have been placed on Palestinian access to the holy places in the Old City of Jerusalem, and Israeli security forces are heavily deployed. Reported clashes since have led to several Palestinians being injured.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Subsequently, armed members of the opposition approached United Nations observation position 68 demanding that United Nations peacekeepers ask the Syrian Arab Armed Forces to move away from position 56, failing which they would attack position 68. The threat by armed members of the opposition was repeated today, when a United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) patrol escorting a logistic convoy from positions 60 to 68 was intercepted and armed members of the opposition handed UNDOF a written notice threatening to attack operating position 56 if the Syrian Arab Armed Forces did not vacate. As we speak, the Syrian Arab Armed Forces remain 30 metres to the north and 200 metres to the south of observation position 56. Position 56 is a communications hub for all United Nations positions south of it.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“On a different front, recent violations of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria have shown the grave danger that the security situation continues to pose to stability in the Golan. On three occasions this month, explosions and rockets from the Bravo side impacting on the Alpha side led the IDF to respond with fire to the Bravo side. In a very recent development, on 15 July Syrian Arab Armed Forces troops with heavy weapons deployed in proximity to United Nations observation position 56. The exchange of fire between the Syrian Arab Armed Forces and armed members of the opposition resulted in mortar rounds impacting in the vicinity of the position.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“No casualties or significant damage have been reported from either side so far. In each instance, UNIFIL immediately engaged with the IDF and the LAF to urge them to exercise maximum restraint and cooperate with UNIFIL in order to prevent further escalation and restore the cessation of hostilities. The Lebanese security forces announced the arrest of three people in connection with the 11, 13 and 14 July attacks. UNIFIL, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces, is maintaining an enhanced operational presence on the ground and has intensified patrols across the area of operations to prevent further incidents. The Lebanese Armed Forces have increased their presence in the area.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General has noted, the impact of the Gaza crisis is starting to be felt within the region. We would also note that since the 9 July meeting of the Council on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), at least 11 rockets were launched from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) area of operations towards Israel in five separate incidents between 11 and 18 July. According to the information available so far, five rockets hit Israel, while four fell inside Lebanon and two into the sea. In addition, on 11 July the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) found and dismantled two rockets set to launch towards Israel. The Israel Defense Forces retaliated on all occasions with several rounds of artillery or illumination fire across the Blue Line towards the launching areas.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“These include an end to weapons smuggling, the full opening of the crossings and bringing Gaza back under one legitimate Palestinian Government adhering to the PLO commitments. As for the latter, it is imperative to address the issue of governance. Tens of thousands of employees hired after 2007 and working in Gaza are not getting paid, while over 60,000 employees continue to receive salaries from Ramallah without performing the essential governance functions that Gaza so urgently needs. That is simply not sustainable. The United Nations remains prepared to help facilitate all efforts in that regard, in coordination and consultation with all concerned parties. The parties must seize this opportunity to not only renew a ceasefire but also to support durable political, security, institutional and socioeconomic progress that stabilizes Gaza.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“UNRWA has been playing a lead role in providing shelter in 43 different facilities to around 47,000 Gazans who have nowhere else to flee following IDF warnings to leave their houses before they come under attack. UNRWA's capacity is stretched to the limit, raising fears that further civilians warned of IDF operations could not be accommodated in terms of supplies. Unless we address the root causes of the current escalation, this dreadful violence will recur again and again. We cannot return to the status quo ante - a concern that Palestinians and Israelis share. Core elements of resolution 1860 (2009) remain unimplemented. Once calm is restored, it is imperative to immediately tackle the underlying causes.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“In that regard, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has strongly condemned those responsible for placing approximately 20 rockets in a vacant UNRWA school in the Gaza Strip as a flagrant violation ofthe inviolability ofits premises under international law. The Agency has launched a comprehensive investigation into that incident. A ceasefire is indispensable and urgent. Until efforts to that end succeed, further humanitarian pauses will remain necessary, and we urge the parties to consider such windows so that civilians can move freely and undertake vital activities. The United Nations in Gaza has been a crucial provider of emergency assistance to alleviate the humanitarian impact of the escalation.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“The international community, including this Council, has issued numerous calls for an end to violence and for the protection of civilians. We again call for an immediate end to the indiscriminate firing of rockets by Hamas into Israel and Israeli retaliatory action. All parties must respect international humanitarian and human rights law. They must be held accountable for any breaches of those obligations. We also again ask parties to do their utmost to ensure that humanitarian assistance continues to reach all those in need. A11 must ensure the protection of civilians and the integrity of United Nations premises and staff.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“President Abbas has also reportedly indicated that, in the event of a ceasefire, he would be willing to redeploy Palestinian Authority forces along the Philadelphi corridor, between Gaza and Egypt, to enable a reopening of the Rafah border crossing under their supervision. That would be a key component of bringing Gaza back under one legitimate Palestinian Government, adhering to the Palestinian Liberation Organization commitments and enabling that Government to deliver tangible improvements to the lives of Gazans. President Abbas has further written to the Secretary-General requesting that Palestine be placed under an international protection system administered by the United Nations. The Secretary- General is carefully studying that request.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“We appreciate that Israel accepted the Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire. However, Hamas tabled counterproposals to the Egyptian proposal that were in turn not acceptable to Israel. The Palestinian Authority has also expressed its support for a ceasefire, and President Abbas has been actively engaged with regional and world leaders in an appeal for an end to the crisis. President Abbas met with Egyptian President Al Sisi in Cairo yesterday to discuss the Egyptian proposal. Both Presidents reportedly agreed on the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and on the urgency of holding a donors conference to start rebuilding the Gaza Strip. President Abbas is now scheduled to arrive in Turkey today for meetings with Turkish President Gill and Prime Minister Erdogan to discuss the situation.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Since the beginning of the crisis, the Secretary- General has urged regional and international partners to exert all possible influence to bring about an immediate end to the suffering and bloodshed. Since the last briefing (see S/PV.7214) to the Council on 10 July, the Secretary-General has been in touch around the clock with world leaders to facilitate united and effective action to stop the violence in and around Gaza and the unbearable stress on Israeli families from continued rocket attacks. We had hoped that the successful brokering of a humanitarian pause would also help efforts led by Egypt to facilitate a ceasefire on the basis of the understanding of November 2012. The United Nations has repeatedly expressed our support for all efforts to put an end to the violence.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Since 8 July when hostilities intensified in the lead- up to the current escalation, over 2,000 rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel, of which some 1,100 struck Israel and hundreds were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Two Israelis were killed, including one civilian. Twelve IDF soldiers and 365 Israeli civilians were injured. In the same period, some 261 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, including at least 48 women and over 50 children, have been killed, and over 1,600 have been injured, as a result of some 1,900 strikes on Gaza from land, air and sea. Israeli bombardment inflicted damage to schools, health facilities and water and sanitation infrastructures. Over 1,800 Palestinian families have had their homes destroyed or severely damaged.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Since the end of the humanitarian pause, militants have fired some 127 rockets and 29 mortar shells at Israel. Approximately 20 Palestinian houses were hit. Some 26 Palestinians were killed and another 116 injured. One IDF soldier was killed. The Secretary-General is extremely concerned that this escalation will further increase the already appalling death toll among Gazan civilians. Israel has legitimate security concerns and we condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza into Israel that ended yesterday's temporary ceasefire, but we are alarmed by Israel's heavy response. The Secretary- General was shocked by the terrible killing by an Israeli strike of four children on a beach in Gaza City on 16 July. Three more children from one family were killed yesterday. No further illustration is needed. The violence must end.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source