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Hamad Bin Jassem Bin J Abr Al-Thani

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  1. “"The Security Council reiterates the importance of, and the need to achieve, a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1515 (2003), the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/51. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40 p.m.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

  2. “"The Security Council is mindful of the need to encourage steps to increase confidence in the peace process. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the Palestinian Authority Government to accept the three Quartet principles. "The Security Council reaffirms its profound attachment to the vision of two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, as envisaged in the Road Map. the "The Security Council underlines that action by the international community cannot be a substitute for determined measures by the parties themselves. "The Security Council encourages the parties to engage in direct negotiations. "The Security Council reaffirms the vital role of the Quartet and looks forward to its continued active engagement.”

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  3. “"The Security Council expresses grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation and calls for the provision of emergency assistance to the Palestinian people through the temporary international mechanism, international organizations and other official channels. 28 "The Security Council welcomes the agreement between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to establish a mutual ceasefire in Gaza. "The Security Council welcomes the steps taken by both sides to maintain the ceasefire and expresses its hope that it will lead to a sustained period of calm. It calls on both sides, therefore, to avoid any actions which could jeopardize further progress. It reiterates its call for an end to all aspects of terrorism and violence as set out in previous statements and resolutions.”

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  4. “The President (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its deep concern over the situation in the Middle East, with its serious ramifications for peace and security, and underlines the need to intensify efforts to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. "The Security Council stresses that there can be no military solution to the problems of the region and that negotiation is the only Viable way to bring peace and prosperity to peoples throughout the Middle East. "The Security Council stresses that the parties must respect their obligations under previous agreements, including by putting an end to Violence and all aspects of terrorism.”

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  5. “We strongly believe that the dividends of peace will not only benefit the parties concerned and the immediate region but will also extend to the world at large, particularly to influential actors, to whom we appeal today to earnestly strive for peace. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

  6. “It is regrettable that the Council deals with issues of lesser gravity and importance with unwavering seriousness and resolve, but fails to accord the dangerous question of the Middle East, which poses an ominous threat to the region as a whole, the same degree of significance. We are all aware of the critical and alarming circumstances in the region. The Council should therefore accord greater attention to this question in order to revive the peace process. It must play an active role with a View to arriving at a comprehensive, just and permanent solution to the Palestinian question and the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Council is seized of other ongoing conflicts around the world, that is the course it pursues.”

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  7. “We are part of the region; we both influence and are influenced by developments in it. The United Nations is responsible for the achievement of sustainable peace in the Middle East, as the first purpose of the Organization is to maintain international peace and security. Maintaining international peace and security, undertaking effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to international peace and security and upholding the principles of justice and international law are among the primary objectives of the Organization. While the Security Council is the organ that has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, it is incumbent upon all Member States to seek to resolve international disputes peacefully, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”

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  8. “It should stamp out violence and attend to the social and psychological aspects of the conflict, with a View to arriving at sustainable peace and stability. We are all called upon to confront parties on both sides that refuse to work towards peace. I would like to recall that Israel has repeatedly stated that it needs a partner in the peace process. But who will determine the criteria for an acceptable partner? The efforts that the State of Qatar is making to bring about sustainable peace in the Middle East are not simply an item under discussion in the Security Council. They constitute a part of the policy that we are pursuing with a View to arriving at a peaceful, comprehensive and just settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The longer the conflict continues, the worse the consequences will be for our peace and stability.”

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  9. “What we lack is the political will to achieve the common objectives that will serve the interest of all parties to live in peace, security and stability and promote coexistence and constructive cooperation. At this stage, the Arab-Israeli conflict can no longer be resolved through partial solutions. Not only have these been shown to be futile, but they have also failed to bring about a permanent settlement. We need to pursue a coordinated, integrated and consistent approach to resolve the conflict, build peace and achieve reconciliation. The approach must be comprehensive and open to participation by all parties, must reflect the needs and interests of the parties concerned and must protect fundamental rights and humanitarian principles.”

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  10. “We must understand that the basic political, security and development problems of the region cannot be resolved without an honourable and peaceful resolution of the question under discussion. History has shown that a military solution to the problem is impossible. It also shows that the civilized humanitarian course of action that we are collectively advocating dictates that we renounce extremism and avoid rigid positions and unilateral solutions that seek to guarantee the rights of one side and stamp out those of the others. We have more international resolutions, projects, plans and positions than we can possibly use. We must acknowledge that fact.”

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  11. “Failure to arrive at acceptable solutions to this question over the years has led to catastrophic consequences for the overall situation in the region. The repercussions have been felt throughout the international community. While the reasons for failure are well known, just and equitable solutions need not remain elusive. All it takes is good intentions and commitment to the tenets of international legitimacy. Israel is not the only side that is legitimately entitled to live in peace and security in the region. Palestinians and Arabs have exactly the same right. Generally speaking, the Arab side has for some time been consistently confirming, through both its positions and its actions, that it earnestly desires and seeks a just and comprehensive peace.”

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  12. “A sense of optimism prevailed, because a long-sought-after objective was finally within reach. Fifteen years after the Madrid Conference, optimism has dissipated, hopes for peace have been shattered and frustration and despair prevail. Destruction is rampant. Many innocent Arabs and Israelis continue to fall victim to acts of violence and counter-violence. Added to this list are acts of terror whose effects are felt far beyond the region - acts that constitute a serious challenge to the international community. All of this is the result of our failure to arrive at a just and comprehensive peace. As the Council embarks on a discussion of this fundamental issue of international peace and security, we must not forget a number of basic points. The conflict has lasted for over half a century.”

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  13. “Its engagement in this crisis, in all its aspects, has been manifested in efforts that have been effective at times and have stagnated at others, depending on the intensity of the situation at any given moment and on the degree of concern and attention shown by the international community. It is no secret that the crisis has had grave consequences for the region and for the world. Its repercussions will continue to be felt as long as it eludes a peaceful, just and comprehensive solution that guarantees the rights and spells out the obligations of all the concerned parties. When, following the Madrid Conference, the international community decided to assume responsibility for the establishment of a just, permanent and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, the people of the region felt that this augured well for their future.”

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  14. “I thank the Secretary-General for his clear and straightforward statement. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign of the State of Qatar. I should like to begin by thanking all present for having accepted our invitation to participate in this open debate to discuss the question of peace in the Middle East. That issue is at the top of the Organization's list of priorities in the field of international peace and security. I would be remiss if I failed to welcome the Secretary-General and to thank him for his tireless efforts devoted to this cause, which he considers to be one of his most important priorities. The United Nations has been seized of the dilemma of the Middle East conflict since the establishment of the Organization.”

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  15. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mansour (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on 2 its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/956, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Middle East. I invite the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, to take the floor.”

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  16. “The President (spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 11 December 2006 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2006/960 and which reads as follows. "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the open thematic debate of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East to be held on Tuesday, 12 December 2006." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the Council's provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

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  17. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Israel in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Carmon (Israel) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source