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Furman

lines on the record: 129
first: 2012-02-23
most recent: 2022-05-26
sittings or episodes: 19
sources: un-security-council

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“The time has come for the Council to take a strong and clear stand against Palestinian incitement. The time has for the Council to aid us in bringing our hostages and the bodies of our soldiers home. We can wait no longer. The time to act is now.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“It must end now. The incitement to terror that is claiming the lives of Israelis must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. It must cease, and the Council must not allow such evil to go unchecked. The indoctrination of a generation of Palestinians at the hands of their political, education and religious leaders directly results in bloodshed and cannot continue. But if the Council does not condemn the blatant incitement to terror, I urge that, at the very least, it refrain from spreading or validating the narratives that promote incitement. By repeating the lies spread by terror groups or accepting a narrative fabricated before the facts are even clear, the false legitimacy of the lies is strengthened, and Israelis pay for that with their lives.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“This week I met Leah and Simcha Goldin, the parents of Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas in 2014 during the humanitarian ceasefire. I accompanied the Goldin family as it met with Member States to aid them in bringing their son’s body home for burial. But, sadly, the Goldins are not alone. For the past eight years, Hamas has held the bodies of both Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, who was abducted and killed a week before Hadar. Moreover, Hamas is holding two Israeli civilians hostage — Avera Mangistu and Hisham Al-Sayed — without disclosing any information on their well-being. Kidnapping by Hamas is not a matter that can be lightly joked about, and we request that Council members treat it as such. This blatant disregard for international law and deliberate targeting of the civilian population must end.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Israel asked for the bullet in order to conduct a forensic analysis and proposed conducting a joint investigation. However, the Palestinian Authority has publicly objected all of Israel’s offers, choosing instead to act as judge, jury and executioner, while undermining any form of due process or justice. Nevertheless, Israel has conducted a thorough, independent investigation of the incident. What is needed is a transparent joint investigation, and we call on the Palestinian Authority to cooperate in order to get to the truth. The only reason that anyone would refuse a joint investigation is if they had something to hide. Before I conclude, I must mention once again what I said at the open debate that you, Madam President, organized yesterday (see S/PV.9042).”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Therefore, before more lies are spread on the global stage, I would like to make the facts clear. Ms. Abu Akleh lost her life while covering, in real time, the counter-terrorism operation in Jenin, which had been undertaken in the light of the deadly wave of terror attacks against Israel in recent weeks emanating from the Jenin, in attempts to prevent further attacks. During the counter-terrorism operation, Palestinian gunmen fired extensively, recklessly and indiscriminately at Israeli forces. Following the tragic death of Ms. Abu Akleh, Israel, as a country that views the freedom of the press as of the utmost importance, swiftly called for a joint impartial Israeli-Palestinian investigation to uncover the facts and promote accountability.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Just this week, for the first time in 15 years, Turkey’s Foreign Minister visited Israel in order to strengthen ties between the Jewish State and yet another Muslim country. That is the future, but, more importantly, that is Israel, a country always striving for peace. Yet while Israel extends a hand in peace to any willing partner, the Palestinians have proved time and again that the only hand that they wish to extend is a hand of violence, terror and incitement. The tragic death of Shireen Abu Akleh was yet another example of placing the blame on Israel before any of the facts were made clear. The narrative of lies spun by the Palestinians placing the blame squarely on Israel’s shoulders before an investigation could yield any results politicized a heartbreaking situation.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“In a region where only two years ago Israel had nearly no relations with our neighbours, our circle is partnership is growing, and our collaboration is deepening every single day. Israel and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement between our nations, but the newfound peace between us goes much further than business ties. It is a deep, people-to-people peace. We are committed to one another on a personal level. That is why it was a given that President Herzog, Israel’s highest-ranking official, would be the one to travel to Abu Dhabi to convey Israel’s condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of blessed memory. That is what a peace built on trust looks like. But, as I said, our circle of peace is expanding.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Despite the incitement, falsehoods and acts of terror, Israel will consistently advance and promote significant measures to benefit the Palestinian people. A record number of Palestinian workers are being allowed into Israel. Joint meetings are being held at the highest level on the topics of defence, health, energy and environmental issues, all in order to map out further collaboration. Israel is making that effort for the simple reason that we want dialogue. After all, dialogue and cooperation are how one builds trust, and trust is how one builds peace. But that trust-building goes much further than the Palestinians. The Middle East is transforming at lightning speed.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Do not let next week’s parade become a pretext for adding more names to the long list of Israeli victims of terror. All people, whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim or of any other denomination, hold the right to enjoy the holy city of Jerusalem, and that right will always be upheld. Israel, as a vibrant democracy, is fully committed to the freedom of worship. That was made clear on the Temple Mount, just as it was made clear at the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in which thousands of Christians participated. Israel does everything and will always do everything to ensure that all religions can pray peacefully and safely at their holy sites. Israel is fully committed to the status quo on the Temple Mount. Nothing will change that.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“What does surprise me is how once again some in the international community are rushing to adopt the sick narrative of terrorists before even hearing out the democratic State of Israel. The flag parade is an act of Israeli pride — pride in our State, pride in our capital and pride in Zionism — yet it has been condemned and deemed as provocation by some Member States. No country in the world would imagine preventing its citizens from marching with the national flag on the streets of its capital city. The double standard is absurd. Israel refuses to capitulate to demands so detached from reality. Enough is enough. I urge the Council to finally cease and desist from adopting such dangerous narratives. Promoting the lies of Hamas and Hizbullah legitimizes them, and, once they are legitimized, violence will occur.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“That yearly event is a routine, non-violent, non-provocative celebration that has held an unchanged route for more than 30 years, which by no means violates the status quo. Just like all previous years, this year will be no different. Nevertheless, terror organizations such as Hamas and others are constantly looking for ways to poison their followers so that they wreak havoc and commit acts of terror against Israelis, all for political gain. The Jerusalem flag parade is no different. A peaceful event has been twisted into an attack on Jerusalem by Palestinian terror groups. That could not be further from the truth. Sadly, that utter distortion of reality does not surprise me. It is expected.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“They created a twisted libel blaming Israel for the violence that the terror groups themselves had incited. Many in the international community began spreading those false narratives. By spreading those lies, the international community gave them legitimacy, and, as a result of that unfounded legitimacy, more violence ensued. A vicious cycle was created, a cycle that 19 Israelis paid for with their lives. To the international community, I will be clear. The time has come to immediately stop adopting the narrative of terrorists before the facts are clear. Member States now have a fresh chance to right that recurring wrong. Next week, as we heard this morning, Israel will be holding its annual flag parade in Jerusalem.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Throughout the month of Ramadan, more than 1 million Muslims peacefully prayed on the Temple Mount. Yet dozens of Palestinian extremists co-opted that time of peaceful prayer and used it as a pretext to incite violence. While those thugs rioted, threw stones, shot fireworks and hurled firebombs, all from within their houses of prayer, those who had come to pray peacefully were endangered, and Israeli security forces were forced to intervene. Our police acted with exemplary restraint. They protected the people and did precisely their job: they restored law and order. Yet the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, the Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine used Israel’s protective measures to fuel and inflame more incitement and violence.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Following the terror attack in Bnei Brak, at the end of March, in which three Israelis and two Ukrainians were murdered, Ata Abu Rumeileh, the Fatah secretary in Jenin, called the terrorist “a courageous Fatah leader and a source of inspiration”. Unfortunately, contrary to what was mentioned today in the Council, terror is felt in all Israeli cities, from Be’er Sheva to Tel Aviv, from Elad to Jerusalem. The poison that is rotting the minds of an entire generation, at the hands of both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, is directly causing innocent Israeli blood to be spilled while destroying the future of young Palestinians. That incitement must be condemned. Nevertheless, I am disturbed to see that not only is that incitement and the lies that support it not condemned; it is also spread, and often, by members of this body.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“An entire generation of Palestinians has grown up on a narrative of hostility. They are taught to hate in their school textbooks, a fact that the European Parliament recently condemned. They are incited by their political leaders. They are fed a narrative that promotes terror, idealizes violence and rewards murderers. Following the recent brutal terror attack in Tel Aviv in which three Israelis were murdered, Akram Rajoub, the Governor of Jenin, in a personal appointment by President Abbas, labelled the shooter “a Fatah fighter” rather than the terrorist that he was. He even visited the terrorist’s family and praised his actions.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“In fact, just this week, following the non-stop flow of incitement, a Hamas cell was arrested in Jerusalem shortly before it carried out several devastating terror attacks, including a plot to murder a member of Israel’s parliament. The very same incitement that we hear from Hamas leaders is also being spread across the region by the radical Ayatollah regime in Iran, their puppet Hassan Nasrallah and his Iranian-funded terror army, Hizbullah. When calls are made for the destruction of the State of Israel, it is no surprise that terror is on the rise. But the deep-seated hatred needed to murder is not born overnight; rather, it is the result of decades of incitement. Take, for example, the Palestinian Authority. Its leadership lovingly embraces terrorists while continuing to pay lifelong salaries to their families.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“There is a question that is begging to be asked: what is it that drives a 19-year-old terrorist to take up an axe and murder innocents in cold blood, to hack another human being to death with animal-like brutality? Well, let me tell you, Madam President, the answer is: words — inciteful, hateful venomous words. A mere week before this horrific attack, Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, spewed poisoned and called on Palestinian youth, saying, “whoever does not have a gun should prepare his cleaver, axe or knife to murder Jews”. Could this be a coincidence? Of course, it is not. The incitement that is spread by Palestinian leadership directly correlates with violent acts of terror perpetrated against Israelis.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“In the final hours of one of the most joyous days on Israel’s calendar, Oren Ben-Yiftah, Yonatan Habakuk and Boaz Gol were brutally murdered by inhumane Palestinian terrorists wielding axes and knives. These three men were loving fathers, and their murders have left behind 16 orphans — another 16 orphans to be added to the long list of shattered families — widows and orphans, parents and siblings, family and friends — whose loved ones were savagely taken from them by bloodthirsty Palestinian terror. Since the beginning of 2022, nearly 800 Palestinian terror attacks have been committed against Israelis, in which over 100 were wounded and 19 were murdered. This number cannot be allowed to grow. No more families should endure the gaping hole that a murdered loved one leaves behind.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Let me first express my deepest condolences for the tragic murder of innocent children and teachers in Texas. As Israelis, our hearts bleed at the news of this horrific tragedy, and our prayers are with you, Madam President, and with your country, at this very difficult time. Just a couple of weeks ago, Israel celebrated its seventy-fourth Independence Day. From the north to the south and from the east to the west, Israelis — Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze — celebrated nearly three quarters of a century of independence. Together, all Israelis were proudly celebrating the vibrant democracy that is Israel and the bounding achievements of a young State. Yet, tragically, our Independence Day festivities were cut short.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“While Israel takes every measure to protect the lives of the innocent, both Israelis and others, the same cannot be said of those who seek our destruction. Indiscriminate rocket fire on the civilian population, the use of one’s own people as human shields and holding civilians hostage must be condemned. But more than that, it must end. We urge that all join us in condemning those acts of terror.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Just yesterday, I met Leah and Simha Goldin, the parents of Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas in 2014 during a humanitarian ceasefire. I accompanied the parents as they met with Member States in order to aid them in bringing their son’s body home for burial. Sadly, the Goldins are not alone. For the past eight years, Hamas has held the bodies of both Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, who was abducted and killed a week before Hadar. Moreover, Hamas is holding two Israeli civilians hostage — Avera Mangistu and Hisham Al-Sayed — without disclosing any information about their well-being. This blatant disregard for international law and deliberate targeting of civilian populations must end, and it must end now.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Tragically, Hamas targeted the crossing, thereby preventing the aid from reaching the Palestinians in Gaza. That is the modus operandi of Hamas and of Hizbullah, which runs and funds a terrorist army entrenched along Israel’s northern border and now has 150 rockets pointed at Israel. Just last month, on 25 April, rockets were launched from a populated area in southern Lebanon, within the area of operation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, towards civilian communities in northern Israel. Hizbullah’s arsenal of rockets are aimed directly at our towns and our critical infrastructure. Just like Hamas, Hizbullah is storing them under the cover of innocent Lebanese civilians. I must mention one more important remark.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Recently, Israel became the first country to establish a state-of-the-art field hospital in Ukraine, providing humanitarian access to injured civilians. Yet while Israel takes every measure to save civilian lives, the brutal terrorist groups that all for Israel’s destruction not only target Israeli civilians but also use their own people as human shields. Hamas digs terror tunnels under hospitals and schools and uses them to store weapons and launch rockets. That is a double war crime. Almost exactly one year ago, during Operation Guardian of the World, over 4,000 Hamas rockets fired from densely populated residential neighbourhoods in Gaza rained down on Israeli cities. But even when Israel was under fire, we worked with the United Nations and the international community to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me first express my deepest condolences for the tragic murder of innocent children and teachers in Texas. Our hearts bleed from this horrific tragedy. Our prayers are with you, Mr. President, and your country at this very difficult time. For Israel, a nation that has faced incessant conflict from the moment of our foundation, the protection of civilians in armed conflict is of the utmost importance. As the ancient Jewish axiom goes, “Whoever saves even one life, it is as if they saved an entire world.” That is the moral code by which Israel abides. Israel goes to great lengths to develop different defensive technologies such as Iron Dome to protect our citizens. This commitment to saving lives goes far beyond our borders.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Those trailblazers showed their unique perspective concerning how to encourage young women to enter careers in science and technology and how to empower them to break glass ceilings and become leaders in that domain. Such positive partnerships can serve as a blueprint for best practices and a source of inspiration for the entire international community. In Israel, a country with a long-standing track record of working to create positive partnerships for the economic inclusion of women, we stand committed to share our good practices and create additional partnerships to that end.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is particularly apt that the United Arab Emirates lead this important discussion today, as we see our country and our other Abraham Accords partners as the embodiment of countries that have chosen peace and partnerships as a vehicle for both the greater economic inclusion of women and a better, brighter future for the entire region. We see those new partnerships as a way to increase the participation and positive collaboration of women in a variety of fields. In that context, I wish to highlight the landmark joint events that were held last month at the Dubai World Exposition and brought together senior women leaders and entrepreneurs in the field of science, technology and industry from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The idea of fostering positive cooperation to harness women’s economic empowerment and inclusion has been a cornerstone of Israel’s development policies throughout our history. Back in 1961, well before gender equality was brought to the forefront, then- Foreign Minister Golda Meir founded the Mount Carmel Training Center, which focuses on the economic empowerment of women. The Center — which is part of Mashav, Israel’s international development cooperation agency — trains women from throughout the world in key areas such as agriculture, education, health, food security and more. To date, more than 30,000 women from around the world have been trained at the Mount Carmel Center and have gone on to make a positive impact in their local communities.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Although that is not enough, the number of women in pivotal roles in the Israeli Government is constantly rising and we are most certainly heading in the right direction. Here at the United Nations, we have been vocal supporters of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions. In fact, we were the first country in the world to implement parts of resolution 1325 (2000) into our domestic legislation. Last year, following the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of that landmark resolution, we appointed our first-ever special envoy for women and peace and security. Over the past year, she has been working alongside the Israeli authority for gender equality and a broad spectrum of civil society organizations to formulate a comprehensive national action plan for Israel based on resolution 1325 (2000).”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency of the Council this month and for convening this important debate today. I would like to begin by expressing our support to all women and girls facing the devastating humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Since gaining independence, gender equality has been a central component of Israel’s democracy. That principle is enshrined in our 1948 Declaration of Independence and has been integrated into numerous laws and policies, beginning with the 1951 law on women’s equal rights. With a record number of nine women serving as ministers and nine women serving as directors-general of governmental ministries, women represent one third of Israel’s Government. The Chief Justice of our Supreme Court is a woman and three of her four predecessors were also women.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“This is the only way to prevent another round of violence, and it is the only way to keep the chances for dialogue and a brighter future alive.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“There should be no mistake: if the international community strengthens Hamas, it will make the possibility of Hamas replacing the Palestinian Authority much more likely and eliminate the chance of future dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. There is nothing to discuss with a terror organization committed to one’s annihilation. As President Biden said, there cannot be peace in the region until Israel is recognized by all as an independent Jewish State. Hamas has made it clear that it will never do so. The week-old ceasefire should be used as an opportunity to prevent Hamas from continuing to terrorize the people of Israel or the people of Gaza. The Security Council and the entire international community must join Israel in preventing Hamas from growing both militarily and politically.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“It placed its headquarters in a multistorey residential building and stored its missile and rockets inside schools. A strong Hamas means more suffering for the people of Gaza. It is crucial that the aid provided not be used to strengthen Hamas in any way. Finally, as we look towards the future, it is crucial to understand that not holding Hamas accountable and allowing it to grow its political power and influence are detrimental to any sort of dialogue. Israel will always work to advance peace. The Abraham Accords served as a clear example of Israel’s peaceful intentions. However, Hamas continues to be an obstacle to peace. Hamas rejects the Quartet principles. It refuses to accept Israel’s right to exist. It refuses to renounce violence or to acknowledge past agreements.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The devastating effects of emboldening Hamas and not holding it accountable will also have a lasting calamitous effect on the people of Gaza. When Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip in 2005, it purposely left behind greenhouses and other structures that could have enabled the Palestinian population there to thrive. Israel and the international community were ready to help Gaza flourish, but Hamas had other plans. Since seizing control of the territory in 2007, after an internal battle in which it executed members of the rival Palestinian group, Fatah, Hamas has created a tyrannical regime and turned Gaza into a terror hub. Instead of using international aid or essential materials to build homes, offices or factories, it created a network of subterranean terror tunnels.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The results of these dangerous statements have already begun to appear. We could see and hear clearly the anti-Semitic attacks coming out of the pro-Palestinian rallies and demonstrations — attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions, alongside the demonization of Israel and the call for its annihilation. Never has there been a clearer example of the fact that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. The connection between anti-Zionism and the hateful anti-Semitic attacks against Jews was made by pro-Palestinian groups that took it to the streets. We expect every country around the world to take effective actions in the fight against anti-Semitism, uphold their responsibility to protect Jews and Jewish communities and hold perpetrators accountable.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“It also put the lives of Jews all around the world at risk, including in Council members’ own countries. By blaming Israel for the death of Palestinians caused by Hamas be it by direct attacks or by using them as human shields, by accusing Israel of advancing a disproportionate response based on a simplistic comparison of Israeli and Palestinian casualties, one feeds into Hamas’ propaganda machine and fans the flames of anti-Semitism. While rockets were targeting Israeli civilians, Jews and Jewish institutions were targeted by pro-Palestinian mobs around the world. Verbal and physical attacks became part of legitimate discourse, putting Jewish citizens in situations where their lives were endangered. Blaming Jews for the deaths caused by a terrorist group feeds into the oldest of anti-Semitic tropes.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Even Tor Wennesland, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, stated that the indiscriminate launching of rockets and mortars violates international humanitarian law and must cease immediately. But UNRWA, instead of exerting its influence on Hamas to stop the indiscriminate firing towards Israel, was engaged during Operation Guardian of the Walls in twisting the facts through false tweets and in spreading politicized propaganda, which is incompatible with the Agency’s mandate. Every statement made about the operation failing to condemn Hamas or acknowledging the responsibility for war crimes actively encourages the organization to continue with its terrorism. But the danger in such statements does not stop with putting the lives of more Israelis and Palestinians at risk.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Hamas indiscriminately fired rockets at innocent Israeli civilians while using Palestinians as human shields because it knows that too many in the international community will give it a free pass. They know that the blame for the loss of life will be placed on Israel. And unfortunately, once again, some have proven them right. The inability of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to mention Hamas, let alone condemn the Islamic terror group for attacking humanitarian aid convoys or for indiscriminately firing rockets into Israeli civilian population in effect strengthened Hamas’ terrorist objectives.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“In fact, in this case, it will only make them worse. The members of the Security Council and the international community must condemn Hamas and express their support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens. We thank the countries that have already done so. The Security Council must also call for the disarmament of Hamas. Any assistance sent to the Palestinian people must not fall into the hands of terrorists. Effective mechanisms must be put in place to ensure this does not happen. Failing to condemn Hamas or attempting to create any sort of moral equivalency between a murderous terrorist organization and a democratic country acting in accordance with international law encourages terrorism, promotes anti-Semitism, hurts the Palestinians living in Gaza and destroys any chance for dialogue.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“How can there be a statement about a ceasefire necessitated by the actions of a terrorist organization without mentioning it at all or recognizing the role that Iran plays in arming, funding and training this terrorist organization? Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh publicly boasted about receiving funds, weapons and technological know-how from Iran — proving once again what a destructive role Iran plays in the region. Another thing that was completely ignored in the press statement was the issue of the captive or missing Israeli persons being held by Hamas in Gaza. Israel is committed to the fate of Hadar Golding, Oron Shaul, Avera Mangistu and Hisham al-Sayed, and insists that the international community does everything in its power to ensure their return. Ignoring these things will not make them go away.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“In its press statement (SC/14527), the Council completely ignored the launching of over 4,300 rockets at Israeli civilians from within populated areas in Gaza. The Council did not even acknowledge that 680 of those rockets misfired and landed short, in Gaza, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. Moreover, the Council ignores the fact that, during the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas deliberately fired mortar shells towards the crossing, killing two civilians and injuring many others. Due to those attacks, the border crossing had to be closed for the safety and security of all those involved, and civilian international aid donations could not enter Gaza. In fact, the Security Council press statement ignored Hamas altogether.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“As a country that puts the sanctity of life above all else, we mourn the loss of every innocent person taken by this conflict. It is clear that Hamas, on the other hand, committed a double war crime of firing at Israeli civilians while hiding behind Palestinian civilians. Moreover, Hamas cynically tries to drive up the number of casualties on their own side and have the Security Council blame Israel for those tragic losses. It is crucial to remember that Hamas is responsibility for the fatalities on both sides. Israel conducts its operations in strict accordance with the law of armed conflict, including the rules relating to distinction, precautions in attack and proportionality. The Security Council’s response to the facts mentioned above is worrying.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“One cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that the actions of Hamas to escalate and inflame tensions had very little to do with Israel and were directly related to internal Palestinian politics, with Hamas attempting to assert its pre-eminence over the Palestinian Authority. Israel’s operations succeeded in destroying a significant part of the terror infrastructure of Hamas. Israel targeted over 1,500 terror assets in Gaza. Over 100 kilometres of the group’s network of terror tunnels were destroyed and more than 200 terrorists were neutralized. We carried out those operations while doing everything in our power to limit civilian casualties. Israel is deeply saddened by the civilian casualties in Gaza. Every loss of life is a tragedy.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“It is also clear that this escalation had nothing to do with the legal dispute in Sheikh Jarrah or with the events in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. During the month of Ramadan and throughout the rest of the year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims pray peacefully at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. It was Hamas, not Israel, that disrupted the peace, incited extremists to stockpile rocks and firebombs in the Holy Mosque, which were then thrown at Jewish worshippers and the police. Israel had to restore the peace, consistent with its long-standing policy to ensure the freedom of worship in all holy sites in Jerusalem. The events at the Al-Aqsa Mosque were used by Hamas as an excuse for terror. There is never an excuse for terror, which should always be condemned.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“It has been nearly a week since the ceasefire came into effect, and while some things are clear, a few things remain to be seen. It is clear that this is not a conflict between Israel and the people of Gaza or between Israelis and Palestinians. This is a conflict between Israel and Hamas. The people of Gaza are victims of Hamas and are not our enemy. It is clear that the full responsibility for the escalation lies with Hamas — an internationally designated terrorist organization with an ideology similar to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams. Hamas indiscriminately fired over 4,300 rockets at innocent civilians in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities throughout Israel. That is an average of roughly 400 rockets a day. Any other country facing similar threats to its citizens would have responded just as Israel did.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“We cannot expect to achieve true peace and security as long as women and girls are excluded from the process and their abilities to influence the outcomes are limited. Until the day comes when the full and equal participation of women in decision-making is a given, we must all commit to come together to advance the women and peace and security agenda.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“An integral part of promoting the women and peace and security agenda is creating a safe and encouraging environment for women and men everywhere to work together towards peace. Implementing the agenda without addressing the challenges posed by a culture of sexual harassment and sexual abuse is like trying to build a building in the middle of an earthquake. As long as women are the targets of violence and harassment, they cannot freely participate in public or political life. As part of our efforts to assist in that matter, Israel, along with other Member States and the Secretariat have been working to eliminate those practices. We are encouraged to see that the United Nations Member States and civil society alike are increasingly aware of those issues and working to confine them to the pages of history.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“As we work together to reform the United Nations system and improve its ability to live up to its mandates, we are encouraged to see initiatives such as the creation of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs new women, peace and security policy, the Department of Peace Operations new policy on gender responsive peacekeeping operations and the Secretary- General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative, last year. We are also heartened by the reported achievement of gender parity among resident coordinators. However, while we welcome those positive developments, we also recognize that many challenges still remain. As stated by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/2019/800), gender expertise has to be strengthened across the United Nations system and gender perspectives need to be taken into account more consistently.”
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“The Israeli Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women has been increasingly active in promoting the participation of women of all backgrounds in education, the economy and political processes. Israel welcomes the steps taken by the Secretary- General to promote gender equality, gender parity and the inclusion of women, not only in the context of peace and security but in the leadership of the United Nations system as a whole. As an international role model, it is imperative that the United Nations conduct itself in accordance with the SDG 5 and the women and peace and security agenda.”
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“My country has been striving for peace and security since its inception, with women playing a vital role. Israel has demonstrated repeatedly its commitment to the women and peace and security agenda and, although we have not yet achieved full gender equality in that regard, we have been working towards it on many fronts. In fact, we were among the first to integrate part of resolution 1325 (2000) into our national legislation and a number of our civil society organizations have been at the forefront of efforts to implement the resolution in Israel. Promoting women and girls into leadership roles begins with an investment in education, promoting involvement in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, prioritizing women's political and economic empowerment and changing harmful societal norms and perceptions.”
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“Women and girls around the world are often those who suffer most from conflicts but are among the last to be included in peace processes and decision-making. They make up half of the world's population, they are also proven catalysts of change and still they are not yet equal partners in the pursuit of their own peace and security. Peace and security is not an isolated issue. Conflict prevention and peacebuilding are greatly influenced by the advancement of sustainable development, and we cannot hope to achieve sustainable peace without due regard for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5. Young women and girls, elderly women, women with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender women must all have a voice if we are to effect long- term change.”
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