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2019-03-26

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2020-02-27

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1. “My delegation would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary-General's written report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) (S/2019/251) and to express our hope that this practice will continue with future reports. Just as we receive reports on other matters on the Council's agenda, written reports on this issue are essential if the Security Council is to effectively exercise its mandate in terms of maintaining international peace and security in the Middle East. As reported by the Secretary-General, Israel has continued unabated and with impunity to expand settlements and to demolish and seize property in the occupied territories. It is important to reiterate that the establishment of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, is a flagrant violation of international law.”

   2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8489 (2019) · source

2. “I would like to join others in thanking the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Mladenov, for his briefing on the developments in the Middle East. South Africa condemns the rocket attack from Gaza aimed at Israel. These kinds of rocket attacks not only place the lives of innocent civilians in danger but also undermine the legitimate cause of the Palestinian people. While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to security, we condemn Israel's disproportionate use of force. These recent incidents have not occurred in a vacuum. The people of Gaza have endured serious hardship during the Israeli blockade on Gaza, and the escalation of violence will only worsen their already dire situation. The Security Council needs to also act decisively and urgently on the lifting of the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip.”

   2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8489 (2019) · source