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Jomaa

lines on the record: 93
first: 2009-07-27
most recent: 2012-04-23
sittings or episodes: 10
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“My delegation also reiterates the need to compel Israel to fully withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories in Lebanon and Syria.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finally, the political stalemate in the occupied Palestinian territories and the lack of hope for peace, despite the commendable efforts of Jordan and the latest statement of the Quartet on 11 April (see SG/2182), cause my delegation to fear a new cycle of tension in the region that could lead to a further deterioration of the situation. My delegation reaffirms its support for negotiations and dialogue to resolve the l2-30747 crisis, as well as the role of the international community, which has a historic responsibility to ensure the appropriate context for a settlement. Tunisia hopes for a more effective role for the influential partners, in particular the Quartet, and looks forward to specific measures to be taken by the Quartet. Moreover, we want harsher positions taken with regard to Israel.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Tunisia fully condemns any plan to change the demographic and religious nature of that city by the occupying State. Israel continues to impose such changes despite the numerous appeals of the international community to end such practices. We call for an immediate end to the blockade of Gaza, which is causing terrible suffering for more than 2 million Palestinians. Despite the claims of Israel, the occupying Power, that recent measures have led to a decrease to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, official United Nations reports note a strengthening of the blockade.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Israel's settlement activities violate international law. That is an established fact. They violate the Road Map, as affirmed in the Quartet's statements. Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention declares such settlement activities illegal. The advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 2004 addresses the legal impact of the construction of the separation wall in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs also considers the wall to exacerbate the daily suffering of the Palestinian people. Tunisia calls for an immediate end to the separation of families, the looting of lands and expulsions being carried out by the settlers, the Judaization of Jerusalem and the altering of its religious and demographic composition.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Over and above the recognition by such organizations and international bodies as the World Bank, we would like to see recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to build their independent State and of the progress that has been made in establishing their institutions, the rule of law and economic rights. That is important. Israel's settlement activities pose a serious threat. Despite some differences of opinion, all States agree that the settlement policy remains a significant obstacle to relaunching the peace process. Tunisia firmly condemns the ongoing settlement activities and their intensification last year and this, which have led to an alarming Shrinkage in the land area of Palestine and will have a significant impact on the outcome of any negotiations that might be undertaken to resolve the conflict.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Palestinian people have the right to recognition of their independent sovereign State. They have the right to live on their historic lands, based on the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as their capital, in peace and security alongside the Israeli people. My country believes that due importance must be attached to Palestine's request. It is not an obstacle to peace, but will promote peace. It is not a mere unilateral act; far from it. The Palestinians have adhered to all the relevant rules in their quest to achieve membership of the United Nations, which enjoys broad international support, as reflected in the acceptance of their membership in UNESCO.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Despite the rising tides of liberation from injustice across the world, the Palestinian people are still struggling for the very basic rights enjoyed by States Members of our Organization enjoy - the right to live on one's own independent, sovereign land. These very fundamental rights are still inaccessible to the Palestinian people, who are faced with daily suffering. There has been no clear international condemnation of the ongoing repression of the Palestinians. The principles of international law must be respected. My delegation reaffirms the legitimacy of Palestine's quest for full membership of the United Nations. Tunisia recalls the historical, legal and moral importance of that legitimate claim. It is the right of the Palestinian people to enjoy their rights after a long struggle.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Inflexibility on the part of Israel has become the rule, as have the policies of equivocation in the political approach to the Israeli-Arab conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian question in particular. The signs on the ground are not promising. Rather than a real desire for peace, there seems to be an unfair settlement policy that deprives citizens of their rights, restricts their freedoms, causes them to be massacred, expels them from their own houses and usurps their land. Everybody in the world wants more justice and more freedom. Those are legitimate aspirations to a decent life in which rights such as those to gender, racial and cultural equality may be enjoyed.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Monthly briefings are organized on a regular basis, open debates are held, meetings with influential parties are organized, and initiatives are taken by regional and international bodies and even some States, and we continue to hope for positive change on the ground. We hope to see encouraging signs of increased effort to achieve the ultimate goal of peace through a two-State solution, with both States living side by side in peace and security, and to achieve the decades-old Palestinian dream of establishing a recognized, independent, sovereign State on its historical land, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Unfortunately, the signs we see are dangerous ones.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Jomaa (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to convey my delegation's most sincere congratulations to the friendly delegation of the United States on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing this morning, during which he provided very important information regarding recent developments in the region. My delegation also endorses the statements made on behalf of the Group of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We call on all parties to go beyond mere rhetoric and to undertake courageous initiatives that show sincere and robust will to jointly assume the historic responsibility to bring an end to this long-standing and bitter conflict, which has taken a heavy toll on the region in terms of both property and human life. This conflict has deprived the people of the region of stability and development and forced them to live in constant fear. Despite this situation, those who are calling for peace, dialogue, negotiations, a settlement of the conflict, and security and lasting peace in the region remain strong in their hope for a change on the ground leading to the two-State solution and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-Arab territory. We must support their voices.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We must bring the occupation of Arab lands to an end in order to promote the security and stability of the region. The security of the region is linked to the security and stability of the whole world. Indeed, global security is linked to security in the Middle East. We must not allow a return to tension, confrontation and attacks against civilians. To prevent such a scenario, we must adopt urgent, decisive measures to address the underlying causes of these tensions. Given the extremely sensitive circumstances at present, there is greater need than ever for us to save the peace process so as to meet the aspirations of the peoples of the region and support the just cause of the right of the Palestinian people to freedom, dignity and an independent State, on the basis of international will.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We caution against any acts of violence, which would only detract from peace efforts and destroy any hope for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. With regard to the Syrian and Lebanese tracks, Tunisia reaffirms that comprehensive and just peace with Israel can be achieved only through Israel's complete withdrawal from the occupied Arab territories to the line of 4 June 1967, including East Jerusalem, the occupied Syrian Arab Golan and the territory still occupied in southern Lebanon. The establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, in keeping with the Arab Peace Initiative, is important for the realization of a fair solution to this issue based on the resolutions of the United Nations. The people of the Middle East have suffered far too long.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We condemn Israel's continued perpetration of such acts and call on the international community to adopt a strong position in order to put an end to these actions and to prevent the imposition of a status quo. The situation in Gaza, as has been said by many people on many occasions, will only lead to greater unrest. The latest acts of aggression against Palestinian civilians underscore the danger of a new cycle of violence, which would further increase the suffering of the Palestinian people, whose wounds have not yet healed following the aggression against Gaza of December 2008 and January 2009. Tunisia reiterates its position in support of international protection for the Palestinian people. We affirm the need for the occupying Power to respect its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This position was reaffirmed by the people of Tunisia on many occasions throughout and at the culmination of our revolution. Tunisia calls for the occupying Power, Israel, to bring an immediate end to its settlement activities and to respect its commitments under international law, international humanitarian law, the Road Map and the peace process. Tunisia calls on all parties concerned, and in particular the international Quartet, to assume their responsibilities to respond to the intransigent Israeli position of refusing to respect international law and do what is needed to achieve a just peace. We reject all measures aimed at altering the religious, demographic and social identity of Jerusalem. We thoroughly reject attacks on the holy sites, arbitrary expulsions and the separation of families.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“However, there has been no real change on the ground and no respect has been shown for international law by this State Member of the United Nations. Tunisia views the Palestinian question as a matter of national interest. We have always seen it as a priority and consistently and robustly supported our Palestinian brothers. Theirs is a just and legitimate struggle for sovereignty, freedom and dignity. Tunisia is proud of its glorious revolution of 14 January 2011, a revolution of dignity and freedom. We reassert our commitment to international law and our support for just causes throughout the world, first and foremost the Palestinian question. We reaffirmed our support to President Mahmoud Abbas when he visited our country from 18 to 20 April during his discussions with various leaders.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Moreover, the expulsion of Palestinian residents, the confiscation of their land and the demolition of homes and eviction of their owners are all in complete contravention of the relevant legal norms, and the Fourth Geneva Convention in particular, on which the Council has drawn in adopting a great many resolutions that have been decisive with regard to the settlements and the illegal acts perpetrated by the occupying Power, Israel, against the people of Palestine over many decades. I would like to recall that more than 30 years ago, in March 1980, when Tunisia was a non-permanent member, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 465 (1980). In so doing, the Council adopted a clear and sincere position on the colonization, and the international community has to this day referred to that resolution.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The occupying Power, Israel, continues its acts of colonization instead of promoting peace, despite the international consensus as to the illegal nature of such settlements. This complicates the situation and jeopardizes the chances for achieving peace through the two-State solution. We are all aware of the fact that this colonization reduces the size of the territory that has historically been Palestinian and which is subject to negotiation, thus affecting one of the most important elements of a final settlement.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Many had hoped to see the end of this long conflict within the present year through the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian State, within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital and living side by side with Israel in peace and security. Once again, the established goals have been compromised by the situation on the ground, which is characterized by the intransigence of Israeli policies that flagrantly contravene international conventions and go against the negotiating process. That process must be based on trust, good faith and the will to seriously address the issues that determine the fate of a people that has been deprived of its most fundamental rights and suffered the consequences of war and unrest for many years.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Jomaa (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me first of all to congratulate the Colombian delegation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We wish you every success in your work, Sir. We would like also to thank the friendly delegation of China for the outstanding manner in which it presided over the Security Council last month. We would also like to thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing this morning. My delegation supports the statements made on behalf of the Group of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Non-Aligned Movement. The negotiation process has now been at a standstill for seven months, despite efforts by a great number of parties to see them resumed.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The members of the Arab Group support the draft resolution in a demonstration of their commitment to international legitimacy and their desire to abide by their obligations as members of the international community responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. The draft resolution is an opportunity to breathe new life into the peace negotiations and, indeed, to save them in order to ensure peace. All those who cherish peace are called on to support the draft resolution and to ensure the implementation of justice and righteousness throughout the world.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is sponsored by more than 120 States, which shows clearly that the international community is unanimous in confronting the imminent threat presented by these ongoing practices, which are condemned by all under international law, instruments and agreements. The draft resolution contains consensus wording and is based on previous Security Council resolutions, as well as on a number of resolutions and statements made by relevant actors and parties. It recalls the basic positions regarding settlement activity and articulates a position aimed at preserving the peace process's chances of success and at fulfilling the aspirations of the peoples of the region, and of the international will as a whole, with respect to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to freedom and dignity and to build an independent State on its territory.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“An end to settlement activity is not the only condition required for the peace process to resume. International and humanitarian law must also be implemented. Continued settlement activities undermine the very nature of negotiations. Historic Palestinian territories are, unfortunately, are shrinking and being drained of their life. In this context, a draft resolution on the occupied Palestinian territories and East Jerusalem has been introduced, calling for an immediate end to settlement activity, which would enable resumed negotiations to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region. The draft resolution enjoys the support of the Arab ministerial meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh and of the majority of States Members of our Organization.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General has reaffirmed in his recent statements and briefings on the Middle East that the need is urgent and that the strategy for addressing this situation must be changed. We must therefore overcome the shortcomings and answer the repeated calls on the international community to preserve the rights of Palestinian civilians and protect them from such oppressive practices so as to ensure that the peace process has the chance to resume. The Arab Group supports the resumption of the peace process, but its position is clear. Relaunching Israeli-Palestinian negotiations requires an immediate halt to all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. The established benchmarks of the peace process must be honoured.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The international community cannot stand by passively in the face of the occupying Power's continued violations of every one of its commitments under international law, instruments and agreements. The enormous suffering of the peoples of the region has lasted far too long. There is no alternative to ending the occupation of Arab territories in order to ensure security and stability in a region to which, as everyone knows, the security and stability of the entire world are related. The international community cannot permit any increase in tensions and frustration or the resumption of aggression against the lives of civilians. This is an immediate danger, and urgent and firm measures must be taken to address the underlying causes of the tension.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Allow me to remind the Council that the ongoing violations of Lebanese airspace by Israel's forces and the violations of its commitments under resolution 1701 (2006) are all fraught with the threat of the return of tension to the region and the undermining of efforts to maintain stability. The Arab Group calls for an end to these violations and to settlement in the occupied Syrian Arab Golan and reaffirms that all activities undertaken by Israel in the Golan aimed at changing its demographic and legal status, as well as Israeli measures aimed at exerting administrative authority there, are null and void and have no legal basis. The Arab Group calls for immediate withdrawal by Israel from the Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, as well as for the implementation of resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 497 (1981).”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Regarding the situation in the Middle East with specific reference to the Lebanese and Syrian tracks, the Arab Group affirms the Arab position that a just and lasting peace with Israel can be achieved only through Israel's full withdrawal from occupied Arab territories to the lines of 4 June 1967, including East Jerusalem, the occupied Syrian Golan and the territories that are still occupied in the south of Lebanon. It is necessary that an independent Palestinian State be established, with East Jerusalem as its capital, pursuant to the Arab Peace Initiative; to ensure a just return of the Palestinian refugees; and to implement all relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Arab Group reaffirms its absolute rejection of any activity aimed at changing the demographic, religious and social composition of the holy city of Jerusalem, of any attack on holy sites, and of any attempt at arbitrary destruction of homes or expulsion of people. We condemn these continued practices and ask the international community to take a firm position to ensure that an end is put to them and prevent the maintenance of the status quo.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We also call on the Quartet to go beyond the mere adoption of statements and reiteration of positions. What is important now is to ensure that these positions are implemented on the ground by exerting the necessary pressure on the occupying forces. We cherish the hope that this will indeed take place following the Quartet meeting to be held in Munich on 5 February. We also condemn the ongoing inhumane blockade imposed on Gaza and ask the international community to take every possible step to put an immediate end to this unjust blockade, lift all restrictions to freedom of movement, enable access of humanitarian assistance, and cooperate in a more serious and effective way with the efforts of the United Nations agencies to rebuild the Gaza Strip and enable its inhabitants to enjoy their basic rights to life, housing, education and health.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Unfortunately, the repeated calls of the Secretary- General and his condemnation of the continued occupation, as well as the appeals of the Quartet, the international community and the European Union, have not been met with any response from the Israeli occupying forces, which have continued their repressive practices in flagrant violation of the desire of the international community to help the Palestinian people, which has struggled under colonialist occupation for decades, to enjoy its right to freedom and independence. Accordingly, the Arab Group condemns these practices and calls on all influential parties, including the Quartet, to assume their responsibilities, address these issues, face down Israel's obstinate refusal to accept international legitimacy, and force it to accept efforts to build ajust peace.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Arab Group, while welcoming the rejection of such practices by the international community, calls for the implementation of real measures on the ground and calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to put an immediate end to these practices and to fulfil its commitments within the framework of international law, international humanitarian law and its commitments to the Road Map and the various benchmarks of the peace process.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Additional illegal practices include changing the demographic composition and legal status of Jerusalem by expelling Palestinian inhabitants; the destruction of the historic Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem under a plan to construct a new settlement of 20 housing units, which threatens the geographic contiguity of the Palestinian territories and the Viability of any future Palestinian State; the recent adoption by the municipal Government of Jerusalem of a plan to build 124 new housing units around East Jerusalem; and the recent announcement by the Jerusalem planning commission of a new plan providing for the construction of a further 1,400 housing units for Jewish settlers in annexed land in the occupied West Bank.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let us recall that these policies include the continued practice of violence and terror against Palestinian civilians by Israeli settlers seeking to annex more Palestinian land and maintain the status quo; the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian civilians by the Israeli occupation forces in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem; the continuing illegal inhuman blockade of the Gaza Strip; the increase in military actions against civilians in the Gaza Strip, which have claimed the lives of many individuals; increased expulsions; the destruction of homes; and the withdrawal of Palestinians' rights of residency. These actions are in flagrant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is very important that we remind all the members of the Council and all States Members of the United Nations of the reality of some of these serious practices, which must stop immediately if we want to see the peace process relaunched and stability reign in the region.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Arab Peace Initiative commission has met several times over the past few months and adopted many decisions to stay the Initiative's course while absolutely rejecting Israel's continued colonial settlement activities and arbitrary practices. Israel's pursuit of its policy of provocation, its settlement activity and practices, and collective punishment aimed at the Palestinian people, as well as the inhumane blockade imposed on nearly 1.5 million Palestinians in Gaza, have led to an impasse and undermined all prospects for the peace process. In the meantime, unfortunately, these practices proliferate and get worse. All of that is alarming, and leads us to ask ourselves whether Israel, the occupying Power, is truly serious about achieving peace in the region.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Arab Group also reaffirms Israel's sole and full responsibility for the failure of the negotiation process launched in Washington, DC, in September as a result of its preference for colonial settlement activities over peace. Israel's behaviour is a brazen challenge to international unanimity in asserting the illegality of the settlements and the very serious impact of the pursuit of these activities on the possibility of reaching peace and a two-State solution. Everyone here will remember that the Arab States have addressed the peace process in a very positive and responsible way. They afforded international efforts undertaken by many parties every possible chance to ensure that this process would advance in the hope of achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that would guarantee a two-State solution within pre-1967 borders.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That, unfortunately, impedes the resumption of the peace process. This is a very serious phase, which the international community must address with a great deal of responsibility and caution in order to avoid any exacerbation of tension in the situation and prevent any risk of explosion. The situation on the ground is extremely alarming. The Arab Group would like to reaffirm very clearly that Israel's obstinacy in implementing its settlement policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, constitute ongoing violations of international law and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy. These practices undermine the possibility of achieving peace and the creation of a sovereign Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Jomaa (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): It is my great honour and privilege to address the Security Council on behalf of the Arab Group on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would like to begin by congratulating the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its assumption of the Council presidency this month and to wish it every possible success. My gratitude goes also to Mr. B. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing to the Council. The situation in the Middle East is entering a new and decisive phase that requires that each of us take a firm position. A prompt and serious international commitment is necessary to end Israel's occupation policies, which continue to exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people and cause escalating tensions and provocations.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As we discuss the situation in the Middle East today, I would like to reiterate my country's call for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan and the remaining occupied Lebanese territories, in accordance with international law, so that all nations can enjoy peace and security and devote themselves to reconstruction and development and work for a better future.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It also causes additional suffering to the brotherly Palestinian people, who have been deprived of their basic legitimate rights, including their right to create their independent State on their own national soil. The situation requires all parties to take a firm stand and commit themselves to the principle of peace. Tunisia is strongly committed to the principles of international law, supports peace, and calls for a renewal of dialogue and negotiations to that end. However, Tunisia appeals to the parties to avoid deadlock and tensions that would only increase the threats to security and stability in the region and could undermine the prospects for peace to which our nations aspire.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“President Ben Ali called on the international stakeholders, the parties to the conflict and the Quartet to exert more pressure on Israel to end its policy of settlement-building, the Judaization of Jerusalem and its rejection of international legitimacy. The President also called on the international community to pursue its efforts to renew direct negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Government in order to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region. The situation on the ground in the occupied Palestinian territories has given rise to concern. The settlement policy pursued by Israel tends to undermine the Arab and Islamic character and identity of the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Worse yet, the Israeli authorities have renewed their colonial activities at a time when the region needs dialogue and negotiations more than ever in order to achieve a global, lasting and just peace, which is in everyone's interest. Arab leaders met at an extraordinary Arab summit conference in Sirte, Libya, on 9 October. The Palestinian question was at the top of the Arab leaders' concerns, especially in light of recent events. President Ben Ali of Tunisia made a statement at the summit in which he reiterated the steadfast support of Tunisia to the brotherly Palestinian people with a view to ensuring that they recover their legitimate rights over their historic homeland, especially the right to establish their own State on their national soil.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Many countries, including my own, and various international and regional organizations have expressed their support for these negotiations, aimed at reviving the peace process in the Middle East and at achieving a solution to the issue of Palestine on the basis of the well-known international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative. We had hoped that we would meet today at a time when negotiations were still ongoing. We encourage the parties involved to continue to make all necessary efforts to achieve the goals of resolving all pending critical issues and ending a long-standing conflict. Regrettably, these negotiations have been interrupted by Israel's refusal to extend the moratorium on settlements and its decision to resume settlement activity.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Jomaa (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank His Excellency Ambassador Rugunda. I would also like to congratulate his country, which is presiding over the Security Council this month, and him for the excellent way in which he has conducted the work and deliberations of the Council. My delegation subscribes to the statements made by the representatives of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and of Tajikistan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The international community has placed a good deal of hope on the resumption of direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, which were launched in September under United States auspices.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, let me underline that Tunisia remains fully committed to continuing to work with the Security Council Committees and their expert groups to strengthen our capacity to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“As the Monitoring Team rightly pointed out in its tenth report, there is no difference between ransom payment and any other form of financing of Al-Qaida, the Taliban and their associates. Hostage-taking is becoming an increasingly lucrative activity, and the payment of ransoms to terrorist groups not only encourages further hostage-taking, but inevitably results in further terrorist attacks. While noting the encouraging steps taken by the Security Council in its resolution 1904 (2009) by placing funds resulting from ransom payments under the sanctions regime, we believe that there is still room for more action to condemn unambiguously the payment of ransom to terrorist groups. Such condemnation would be fully consistent with paragraph 2 of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We also note that the 1267 Committee has been updating its working guidelines to take into account the new procedure established under resolution 1904 (2009), designed to improve due process and ensure that de-listing requests are addressed in a timely manner, including through the creation of the post of ombudsperson to serve as a point of contact for individuals and entities wishing to be de-listed. While welcoming this improvement, we join others in encouraging the necessary follow-up, including through the timely appointment of the ombudsperson by the Secretary-General. Resolution 1904 (2009) also brought forth another important element, namely, the issue of payment of ransoms to terrorist groups.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Having said that, we also believe that the Committee could further enhance its procedures, in particular with regard to transparency, so that the monitoring of the list could be a more inclusive prerogative, whereby States of nationality that are not members of the Committee would be duly consulted, and their views taken into account to the greatest extent possible, before listing or de-listing decisions concerning their nationals are taken. I am confident that doing so will greatly reinforce our collective commitment to ensuring that the 1267 regime remains an effective multilateral tool for responding to the threat of terrorism.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“While we recognize the importance of meeting deadlines, we believe that the completion of such a delicate task should not lead to any precipitate or hasty decisions. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Monitoring Team for its efforts to reach out to Member States and engage in constructive dialogue with them on the sanctions regime and review exercise. Tunisia has participated fully and constructively in that exercise and has responded to all information requests, providing all available updated data on time. We will remain fully engaged in the review of the list so as to keep it as accurate as possible, because we believe that such an exercise should be a continuing effort and a permanent commitment.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“It is a field where United Nations organs have the potential to play a more relevant and efficient role and to bring greater added value to the fight against this scourge. Yet this field has not yet reached its full potential. Technical assistance should go beyond the development of legislation and best practices. It should include cooperation, information-sharing and transfer of technology and equipment in such areas as border control and surveillance. Over the past period, the 1267 Committee has been engaged in reviewing the consolidated list of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions regime and has been striving to complete that exercise by the end of June, as was mandated by resolution 1822 (2008).”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source