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1. “Post-conflict assistance to countries should be based on a comprehensive, integrated approach that addresses the interrelatedness among political and development activities, human rights and the rule of law. Jordan agrees with the contents of the concept note (S/2015/6, annex) circulated by Chile on the role of inclusive development in the maintenance of international peace and security. We support the idea of concentrating on the importance of inclusivity in development as a factor in maintaining peace and in building peace. That is a primary aspect of the Jordanian position vis-a-vis the conflicts on the Security Council's agenda. Jordan rejects the marginalization and exclusion of any segment of society, and warns of the spillover effect of such an approach on political stability, security, development and national sovereignty.”

   2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

2. “A lack of communication also exists among the latter and other organizations interested in security with regard to embracing new concepts like human security and other multifaceted, complicated security-related phenomena, such as terrorism and epidemics. We would like to thank Chile for shedding light on this important topic and for focusing on some aspects that we believe have been absent in the discussion on security and development: inclusivity, peacebuilding and combating the threat of extremism. We hope that we can build on the discussions that are taking place today and on the presidential statement (S/PRST/2015/2) that was recently adopted, which Jordan fully supports. The United Nations must address the relationship between security and peace through integrated policies and programmes, particularly peacebuilding operations.”

   2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

3. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by welcoming Her Excellency Ms. Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, and by thanking the briefers for their valuable. Many examples in modern history demonstrate the relationship between development and security, and in particular the relationship between development and armed conflicts. Nevertheless, that relationship has not been accorded priority, either in academic literature or in practical implementation. In our View, that might be attributable to many traditional factors, the most salient being the lack of communication among decision-making circles working in development and security, whether inside Governments or among international organizations involved in development.”

   2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

4. “In conclusion, we look forward to the report to be submitted by the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the efforts carried out by the various United Nations entities to address the threat of terrorists who benefit from organized crime in the affected regions, as well as concrete recommendations and options to be provided by the United Nations to strengthen the capacities of States.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

5. “In addition to these organizations' attempts to infiltrate the borders and to send terrorist elements to carry out terrorist activities inside neighbouring countries, we must also be alert to attempts by the terrorist organizations to establish smuggling networks throughout the region, which would have negative ramifications on all States. Jordan reiterates the calls to other States, international partners and all United Nations entities concerned with counter-terrorism and combating international organized crime to provide the necessary support to help build the capacities of the countries combating terrorism and transnational organized crime in the front lines to enable them to confront this danger, shoulder the burden and increase their capabilities to control their borders.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

6. “However, sanctions regimes alone are not enough to fully address and combat the issue, as it also requires carrying out security and preventive measures at the national and multilateral levels and United Nations entities increasing their efforts through creating and strengthening well-planned partnerships with Member States that would bring us to a stage of providing the necessary concrete support to States in the area of capacity-building to enable them to fulfil their commitments. Jordan exerts great efforts to monitor and control its borders and to confront terrorists and criminal activities of the organizations in Syria and Iraq.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

7. “It is equally important for States to freeze funds, assets or economic resources belonging to terrorist organizations without delay. Border-control activities and border-management measures are the foundation for any efforts in that regard. It is very important as well that they should be accompanied by adequate regional coordination and cooperation and information-sharing among the relevant authorities at the regional and international levels, and that they do so also through INTERPOL, which has a very important role to play in that context. In addition, implementing United Nations sanctions regimes, including bans on financing and travel, will establish a firm foundation for addressing this phenomenon.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

8. “We are now seeing witness terrorist organizations being engaged in organized criminal activities in Somalia, Nigeria, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Mali and Afghanistan. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other similar terrorist organizations in the Middle East constitute a concrete example before our eyes of how these benefit from organized crime. Combating terrorism and organized transnational criminal activities and the connections between them requires Member States to carry out a number of well- thought-out measures, primarily developing adequate criminal justice systems and national legislations as well as adopting development plans in border areas in order to prevent recruitment and engagement in smuggling networks and any cooperation with terrorists.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

9. “And it would strengthen the potential for exporting crises to neighbouring States and extending the length of conflicts. Terrorist organizations throughout the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa, have continued seeking sustainable financial resources that they can be used to carry out their terrorist activities and to strengthen their sources of income. In doing so, they have relied on a number of illicit sources. That requires all Member States to accord greater importance and attention to the question of the financing terrorist organizations and to address more rigorously the issue of drying up the sources of financing terrorist organizations. The fact that terrorist organizations use and exploit organized transnational criminal activities is not limited to a particular region.”

   2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

10. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over this very important debate, which focuses on the nexus between terrorism and transnational organized crime. We express our deep appreciation for the efforts of Chad in drafting resolution 2195 (2014), which we have just adopted on the subject. Terrorism in itself is a very serious threat to international peace and security - and all the more so when it is connected to the activities of organized transnational crime. That undoubtedly further undermines the stability, security and sovereignty of affected States, as well as further exposing civilians to greater violence and increasing the difficulty of finding solutions or reaching settlements for conflicts.”

    2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source

11. “Regarding the number of States having presented their reports on measures undertaken to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, we encourage States to present those reports as quickly as possible and to coordinate with the Panel of Experts. The success of the work of the Committee depends on States' presentation of those reports. Finally, I would like to wish Ambassador Quinlan every success in his future endeavours. It was our pleasure to work with him and his team.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

12. “In that context, my delegation calls upon the Committee to continue its investigations regarding violations and to engage with the Iranian Government so as to obtain clarifications regarding those violations over the reporting period. Moreover, we appreciate the role of the Committee in assisting States and international institutions in the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, namely, by considering requests from States regarding the provision of technical assistance in the energy and extractive industries. That allows States and institutions to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

13. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Gary Quinlan for his very comprehensive briefing and for his efforts and leadership as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We would also like to thank the Panel of Experts for their efforts in preparing the report. Jordan is pleased with the extension of negotiations and the new meeting between Iran and the E3+3 in Geneva yesterday. That confirms a true desire on the part of all stakeholders to achieve a comprehensive agreement regarding Iran's nuclear programme. Nevertheless, we reiterate that the Committee must carry out its responsibilities in parallel with the efforts undertaken for a comprehensive agreement, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

14. “We also consider it very important that the initiative should include an assessment of the activities and participation of regional and subregional organizations in peacekeeping. Jordan looks forward to the recommendations to be provided by the Secretary-General in the first quarter of the next year regarding progress in consultation and cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in peacekeeping operations, on the basis of which we would then be able to study the effectiveness of the partnerships and ways to improve them and to restructure peacekeeping operations on a case-by-case basis.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

15. “Also important is keeping the Charter of the United Nations, especially Chapter VIII, as a guide, when considering cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. Through those effective partnerships, the United Nations can provide support to the efforts of African States to assist them in shouldering their responsibilities to overcome the challenges before them with greater effectiveness, in addition to providing assistance to those States in developing and implementing programmes in development and capacity-building in Africa, in line with United Nations development programmes. Jordan welcomes the comprehensive review of peacekeeping operations over the past 15 years, which will be further developed in 2015.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

16. “We also emphasize the need for continued coordination between the two organizations and complementarity in their tasks in relation to post- conflict stages. That is embodied in preserving and reinforcing the ability of the African Union in the maintenance of peace and security as carried out by international peacekeeping operations and building upon that through effective integration and engagement in political activities among the parties to the conflict focused on promoting human rights and rule of law and developing the electoral and party system; because each of those tasks represents an important pillar in the maintenance of peace and security on the African continent. Moreover, Jordan reaffirms the need to preserve the central role of the United Nations throughout all stages of support for regional and subregional organizations.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

17. “We therefore reaffirm the need to support the African Union and provide the necessary expertise and resources to maintain its capacities in managing conflicts and maintaining international peace and security, especially in Africa, in order to achieve its desired call to spread peace throughout the African continent. The synergy of efforts on the part of the African Union and other organizations helps in maintaining collective security and mediation and confidence-building efforts among parties to any conflict. African Union forces also have a constructive role to play in setting the stage for United Nations peacekeeping operations and determining the nature of the activities needed to deal with emerging conflicts in Africa.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

18. “Jordan welcomes the role of the African Union in peacekeeping and peacebuilding, especially through joint mechanisms with the United Nations such as the close collaboration between the Peace and Security Department of the African Union Commission and the United Nations Office to the African Union. We also appreciate the African Union's role in ensuring a smooth transition of tasks from the African Union to United Nations forces on behalf of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Operation in Somalia. Cooperation with that important regional organization is particularly critical, considering the multiple challenges confronting the African continent and the many States suffering due to long-term challenges and conflicts.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

19. “Jordan welcomes the strengthening of effective strategic partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the field of peacekeeping, especially with organizations in regions where there are conflicts, such as the African Union, the European Unio, the League of Arab States and other organizations. We also encourage taking advantage of the geographic, political and cultural advantages of these organizations in order to enhance the effectiveness of the implementation of peacekeeping mandates and in dealing with conflicts. Such organizations have a particular ability to understand the root causes and peculiarities of conflict, which allows them to participate effectively in conflict resolution, whether through political efforts or in the protection of civilians.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

20. “The multiplicity of challenges and conflicts confronting our world today and additional burdens carried by United Nations peacekeeping activities confirm the need to put in place updated and comprehensive strategies and to seek innovative solutions and methods to deal effectively with these challenges. That means giving a greater role to regional and subregional organizations and consulting with them when it comes to defining the mandates of peacekeeping operations, on the one hand, and to improving the mechanisms for dealing with emerging conflicts in those regions, on the other hand.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

21. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to align myself with previous speakers in extending my condolences to the victims of the horrible attack in Pakistan. To the people and the Government of Pakistan, we emphasize the need for solidarity between the international community and Pakistan in confronting this horrible crime and bringing those who planned and carried it out to justice. I also thank you, Mr. President, for holding this important debate. I welcome you to New York, Sir. I also express my deep gratitude to the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and to the African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, His Excellency Mr. Pierre Buyoya, and I thank them for their briefings.”

    2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source

22. “Working for justice and accountability for crimes committed in Darfur is not only an ethical duty but a cornerstone and pillar for the restoration of stability and security in the region and the achievement of lasting peace there.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

23. “In that regard, Jordan emphasizes the importance of complete cooperation with the Prosecutor by all nations and parties to address the shortcomings highlighted in the report of the Prosecutor. Jordan feels deeply concerned about the content of the report of the Prosecutor with respect to allegations of ongoing serious crimes in Darfur, including aerial bombing and other attacks affecting civilians, sexual crimes, gender-based violence, crimes against human rights activists, members of civil society and local community leaders, as well as attacks against aid workers and peacekeepers. Jordan reiterates the need for the Office of the Prosecutor to continue working to collect evidence on the new allegations of crimes in Darfur, despite the obstacles that the Prosecutor mentioned in her briefing.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

24. “It also allowed the court proceedings to take place with integrity and impartiality, and in a manner in which the rights of the accused, including their human rights, were respected. Darfur was the first case referred by the Security Council to the ICC, which broke ground in applying international criminal law, fighting impunity and giving victims a sense ofjustice - all through the close cooperation between the ICC and the Security Council. However, the relationship between the Council and the ICC must not be limited to the referral of cases, the holding of debates or receiving public briefings from the Prosecutor. The Security Council must cooperate with the ICC in implementing its mandate but without interfering with its proceedings.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

25. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I shall begin by thanking Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her briefing today and for presenting the twentieth report to the Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). Jordan reiterates its continued support for the ICC, based on its belief in the principles on which it was founded. The ICC is a cornerstone of efforts to promote international criminal justice, end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes, maintain international peace and security and promote the rule of law. The Rome Statute has provided effective mechanisms to combat such crimes and ensure international criminal justice.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

26. “The majority of the perpetrators of international crimes in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda will remain free, as has happened following all wars. History has shown this. However, we must not be discouraged, nor should the Council be discouraged from supporting international humanitarian law and international criminal law. We should notbe discouraged from responding to the challenge of impunity. To conclude, I would like to thank the four briefers for their achievements, and I thank them for continuing with the exceptional activities carried out by both Tribunals and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. I also congratulate the Permanent Representative of Chile in his capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

27. “In this fashion, we will be able to ensure that the remaining accused will be appropriately tried. We reaffirm also that the closure of the Tribunals depends on the completion of the work currently under way. Today we must focus in particular on the technical and administrative aspects of the work of the Tribunals. That is why we will not comment on the content of cases or of investigations. However, we wish to reaffirm that the work of the Tribunals has in no way been an obstacle to the political processes, reconciliation or peace in the former Yugoslavia or in Rwanda; on the contrary, the Tribunals have demonstrated that international justice and the achievement of peace, security and reconciliation go hand in hand. We express our conviction that absolute justice cannot be achieved.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

28. “The Tribunals have played a key role in the evolution of the principles of international criminal law, which form the basis of their work and that of many national tribunals in the context of their judgements and decrees. The Tribunals also improved international criminal proceedings and contributed to putting an end to impunity in the case of the most heinous crimes. The achievement of the noble objectives for which the two Tribunals were created is based on our strong support and constructive cooperation. That is why Jordan strongly supports the Tribunals and calls for them to be provided with all the means necessary for them to conclude their work in due time, as set out by their Presidents. We reaffirm the need for a smooth transition to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

29. “The work of the Tribunals is a vital part of international law and international criminal justice in upholding the rule of law. The Tribunals have recently made positive progress towards achieving the objectives for which they were created, as shown by the number of cases dealt with and the reduced number of cases remaining before them. Despite the difficulties and obstacles and despite the financial costs of investigations and trials, the achievement registered by the Tribunals in imposing the rule of law makes clear the appropriateness of the orientation underlying their creation and of their work, which has been so successful.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

30. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): We welcome Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals; Judge Vagn Joensen, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR); Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the ICTY; and Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Prosecutor of the ICTR and Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. I thank them all for their important and comprehensive briefings this morning. The creation of the Tribunals 20 years ago by the Council came in response to crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide and was aimed at ensuring criminal justice and at preventing those responsible for those crimes from escaping punishment.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

31. “We also support the proposal to lengthen the period between progress reports of the Secretary-General on UNMIK, in the light of the stability of the situation Kosovo. In conclusion, we express our appreciation to the Head and the personnel of UNMIK for their efforts in carrying out their mandate.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

32. “We call on the authorities to step up efforts to achieve comprehensive reconciliation among all sectors of society in Kosovo and to give particular attention to the treatment of all citizens on an equal basis in accordance with the law. We also urge them to protect the rights of minorities effectively, in particular those of the Serbian minority. The State of Kosovo must also try to prevent attacks against holy sites belonging to any religious group or sect. Since its independence, Kosovo has taken major strides towards strengthening its international standing. To date, 108 States Members of the United Nations have recognized Kosovo. Jordan therefore calls for Kosovo's accession to the various international organizations and forums to be facilitated.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

33. “We reiterate our call for the high-level dialogue under the auspices of the European Union to continue as soon as possible. I would like to welcome what was mentioned by the Prime Minister of Serbia regarding the willingness of his country to resolve the conflict peacefully through dialogue and the readiness to engage in negotiations with Pristina to that end. Jordan commends the continued development and progress achieved by Kosovo in various areas, especially when it comes to the rule of law and human rights. We urge Kosovo to continue on that path. We reaffirm the importance of the activities of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo in assisting the country in consolidating rule-of-law and justice institutions.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

34. “The spirit of professionalism exhibited by the Court in its dealing with the complications was clear-cut evidence of the major progress achieved in the administrative system in Kosovo. Security and stability in the region can be achieved only through good neighbourly relations built on the basis of mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State and on the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other States. We therefore emphasize the important need to make progress on the implementation of the 19 April 2013 Agreement between the two neighbouring States of Kosovo and Serbia. We also welcome the continued technical discussions between the two countries, especially during the recent elections in Kosovo.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

35. “The level of political maturity enjoyed by the politicians of Kosovo is reflected in the way they have handled the constitutional tasks before them and is cause for optimism in the future of the country. Although the announcement was made rather late, the lengthy consultations among the various party blocs on the accompanying complications did eventually led to a more stable political environment. In that context, Jordan commends the role of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo and the way it dealt with the complications referred to it following the announcement of the results of the most recent elections for the Assembly of Kosovo, which led eventually to the formation of alliances among the winning parties.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

36. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to express my gratitude to Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Farid Zarif for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to welcome Mr. Aleksandar Vucie, Prime Minister of Serbia, and Mr.Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo. I thank them for their statements. The announcement that elections for the presidency ofthe Kosovo Assembly would be held on 8 December is a sign that political tensions in Kosovo have eased. The subsequent constitutional steps to be taken, specifically the election of a new President and the members of a new Cabinet, are further indications ofKosovo's serious commitment to a democratic constitution and civilized path forward.”

    2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source

37. “In other words, the main issue is not simply to provide technical assistance, but also to pay attention to States and regions that are disproportionately burdened. In order to enable them to fulfil their obligations under the Charter, it is vital to work cooperatively with them towards finding sustainable solutions that address their needs.”

    2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source

38. “In that respect, we welcome the idea of establishing a voluntary United Nations sanctions trust fund to aid such endeavours and proactively involve recipient States concerning their needs. More importantly, Jordan hopes that the Security Council will be able to pave the way for developing a structured approach, as envisaged by the Charter of the United Nations, for close cooperation between the adversely affected States - both targeted and neighbouring States - and the sanctions committees. To that end, there needs to be a systematic dialogue that can identify the views, burdens and needs of the concerned States from the moment that such measures are imposed. That is becoming all the more important inasmuch as a considerable number of affected States implementing sanctions are failed or fragile States at best.”

    2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source

39. “It is undeniable that developing countries face the greatest burden with respect to enforcing sanctions throughout Africa and the Middle East. They need to address significant challenges that include the need to enhance their capacity to monitor and implement increasingly technical and targeted measures over long and porous borders, as well as to improve their data systems. To address such tasks, my delegation hopes that the Security Council, together with the sanctions committees and the Secretariat, will be able lay the foundation for an institutional dialogue among assistance providers, donors and adversely affected States, through which the former may be able and willing to provide sanctions-related assistance for clearly identified needs.”

    2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source

40. “The challenge of our deliberations under the high-level review has been to build on the progress in sanctions policy that has occurred in recent years through improved procedures for listing and de-listing, as well as the use of panels of experts for monitoring technical sanctions and arms embargoes. Our discussions have revealed that there is room for improvement in the process of consultation and coordination within the United Nations system, including the Security Council, the sanctions committees and the concerned Member States. The same conclusion applies to issues relating to technical assistance and capacity-building, which have been identified as key obstacles to the optimization of United Nations sanctions.”

    2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source

41. “Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I wish to extend Jordan's appreciation to Australia for convening this meeting and for organizing the high- level review of United Nations sanctions, bearing in mind that the last review took place in 2006. I would also like to express my thanks to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and to the Secretary General ofINTERPOL, Mr. Jiirgen Stock. Jordan appreciates Australia's efforts to comprehensivelyreview the sanctions regimes, including initiating targeted measures, improving procedures and assessing the position of States affected by sanctions aimed at preserving international peace and security. Sanctions regimes have become multiple and intricate.”

    2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source

42. “If that were so, States' boundaries would change, not dozens but hundreds of times. He who wants peace and security for his country must respect the law and the fundamental principles and tenets agreed upon by the entire international community, and is Israel is no exception.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

43. “The two-State solution must immediately be brought to life through serious negotiations, to be resumed, governed by indicators of achievement and a time table, and accompanied by a full end to all illegal measures that could hamper such negotiations or that try to pre-empt them by attempting to change the facts on the ground or the legal status of occupied Arab land, including East Jerusalem. In conclusion, those who have lost both political and legal arguments are now invoking history and religion. We all know full well that all nations have a history and a religion. They can be used as a pretext whenever it is convenient. The claims of the representative of Israel can be countered by many other arguments. Nevertheless, peace, security and justice cannot be achieved through historic or religious arguments.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

44. “Jordan calls on the Security Council to shoulder its legal responsibilities in putting an end to such violations of the right of the Palestinian people to self- determination. The Security Council must act to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, including East Jerusalem. The Israeli practices that we have mentioned today do not reflect Israel's wish to obtain peace. On the contrary, they threaten the two-State solution, which is the only solution to the Palestinian-Israel conflict. It is a solution that has unanimous support throughout the world. It is the doorway to a comprehensive peace in the region based on international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative in all its elements.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

45. “I should like here to stress here the content of the aforementioned advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, namely that Israel violates the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination through settler activities, the confiscation ofland, the expulsion of Palestinians and the removal of people to occupied Palestinian land. The Court considered Israel's violation of the right to self-determination as being an obligation erga omnes. It is a wide-ranging, comprehensive violation. It is therefore the duty of the international community, including the Security Council, to act to put an end to such violations. It must not recognize the illegitimate status proceeding from such violations.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

46. “Israel defies all calls by the international community to cease settler activities. As the Council is aware, the Israeli Government agreed to the building of thousands of new settler units in East Jerusalem, including through the confiscation of Palestinian homes and lands and the forcing out of said Palestinians. Jordan strongly condemns all such activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. We would recall once again that this is a clear breach of international law as reflected in the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legal consequences of the construction ofa wall in the occupied Palestinian territory (see A/ES-10/273). These are grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention and of the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

47. “That only shows what Israel is currently doing. Israel must immediately cease all unilateral measures in East Jerusalem. It has the responsibility not to change the facts on the ground. Jordan will continue to confront Israeli violations in the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque by all means - political, diplomatic and legal - because the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has the historic mandate to defend Islamic and religious holy sites in Al-Quds, Jerusalem. That is a duty that is being fulfilled by King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, in the light of the special role of Jordan vis-a-vis Islamic holy sites recognized by Israel under article 9 of the peace treaty. It is clear that Israel does not heed its commitments under international law, including the norms of international humanitarian law.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

48. “Jordan would warn of the gravity of the debate in the Israeli Knesset of laws aimed at dividing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempting to impose Israeli sovereignty on Jerusalem. Such measures not only contravene international humanitarian law; they also contravene resolutions 465 (1980) and 478 (1980). And that is not to mention the continuous incursions by hordes of settlers and extremists as well as armed soldiers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The faithful are prevented from reaching the mosque. There are direct attacks against Muslim officials, detentions, and injuries resulting from the raids. Excavations are continuing in the Old City of Jerusalem and its surroundings, and the implementation of repairs inside the Holy Mosque is being prevented. The representative of Israel is now telling us of the freedoms granted by Israel at the holy sites.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

49. “Jordan will continue to do its utmost to defend Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Holy Mosque, and the Dome of the Rock, and to ensure that they are not desecrated. At a time when the world is unanimous on the need to end unilateral Israeli practices as well as on the gravity of the increasing tensions in East Jerusalem, Israeli officials are taking premeditated steps to provoke millions in the Arab and Islamic world, the latest being that the head of the West Jerusalem Council, Nir Barakat, stormed the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday morning through the Al-Magharba gate, surrounded by Israeli security forces. Indeed, he went to the very top of Bab Al-Rahman, in the very first visit by the head of the West Jerusalem Council to Haram Al-Sharif.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source

50. “Such Israeli policies, which threaten occupied Jerusalem, are a reflection of narrow internal tactical objectives that move Israel much further away from the peace camp and that promise new, violent cycles of hatred and violence, with repercussions for the region and the entire world. The international community must focus on the gravity of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly East Jerusalem. In East Jerusalem, Israel relentlessly continues its settler expansion. It continues to violate the sanctity of religious sites. We have shown many times that such acts are illegitimate and clearly run counter to the norms of international humanitarian law, particularly The Hague Convention of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.”

    2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source