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Khazaee

lines on the record: 366
first: 2007-10-15
most recent: 2014-02-19
sittings or episodes: 34
sources: un-security-council

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“The Palestinians are subject to a system of control that includes Jewish-only settlements, the identification system, military checkpoints, separate roads for Israelis and Palestinians and the separation wall - denying Arabs access to their land and resources and delaying their access to health care. For many years, the nearly 2 million inhabitants of the Gaza Strip have lived under one of the most harsh blockades ever, which has denied them access to basic necessities. To a lesser extent, a similar policy targeting the West Bank has been on the agenda. All ofthat stems from the denial ofthe Palestinians' most basic right: their right to self-determination.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Today, to the astonishment of many, the representative of the Israeli regime accused the Iranian Government and many other countries in the region of violating human rights. It is astonishing that we have heard such baseless accusations from somebody who represents a regime that was founded, and continues to exist, on the basis of gross violations of the rights of the entire native population of the land concerned. The host of policies adopted by the Israelis against the Palestinians are so grotesque that nothing other than the term "apartheid State" can describe it. They are committing the crime of apartheid against the Arabs living in the occupied territory and within Israel.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Promoting the rule of law also requires adequate measures for ensuring the accountability of United Nations staff and experts on mission with respect to criminal acts they may commit while deployed in peacekeeping operations. There have been good improvements to ending impunity for perpetrators of such crimes, and we think that the strict measures in effect will promote the credibility of United Nations peacekeeping missions. Rebuilding societies emerging from conflict is a shared responsibility. It is only through a coordinated and comprehensive approach that the international community can yield lasting results. We hope that today's deliberations will contribute to the achievement of that noble goal. Finally, although I did not intend to respond to the noises coming from the mouth of the Ambassador of Israel, I must do so.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, investing in national capacity-building and strengthening national expertise in the area of the rule of law are essential to realizing the objective of national ownership, which must become a reality and not remain just an abstract concept. Meanwhile, the promotion of the rule of law should at all times reflect respect for legal, political and cultural diversity, and therefore encourage a culture of dialogue, tolerance and understanding that is opposed to the imposition of any legal, political, cultural or economic model. The configuration of the political and legal system is a matter for the domestic jurisdiction of States, and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We firmly believe that the establishment of mandates related to rule-of-law activities in post-conflict societies should be in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law, including full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereign equality of States and non-interference in the internal affairs of other States. It is also important to ensure the transparency of all decisions leading to the establishment, renewal or modification of mandates through meaningful, multi-stage consultations at an early stage. States emerging from conflicts need to take ownership as they embark upon the difficult process of rebuilding their countries and making effective improvements to their socioeconomic well-being.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Peacekeeping operations, within the scope of their respective mandates, play their part in post-conflict situations by helping national authorities develop strategies and support the strengthening of justice and correctional structures in conjunction with the development of police services in order to build a coherent and comprehensive justice system that supports the host country's ability to provide critical services in those fields. Currently, there are 19 United Nations field missions with components related to rule-of-law activities in different parts of the world.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Paragraph 19 of the Declaration stresses the importance of supporting national civilian capacity development and institution-building in the aftermath of conflict, including through peacekeeping operations, with a view to delivering more effective civilian capacities and enhanced, international and regional cooperation, including in the field of the rule of law. My delegation emphasizes the critical importance of strengthening the rule of law in countries emerging from conflict in order to help stabilize the situation, put an end to impunity, tackle the underlying causes of conflict and build lasting peace.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Peacekeeping has played an important part in the United Nations achievements in managing conflicts, maintaining peace and stability and helping to create the conditions for building durable social and economic development in countries emerging from conflict. Those conditions have links with the strengthening of rule-of-law institutions, supported by the entire United Nations system, upon the request and with the full participation of the countries concerned. That comprehensive perspective was reflected in the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1), adopted on 24 September 2012.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In committing that attack, the terrorists meant to send a message about the insistence of the forces of evil on inflicting harm on Lebanon and its people. The countries in the region and the international community at large, led by the United Nations, should respond to that new wave of terrorism by closing ranks and taking concrete actions. While my Government condemns the terrorist attack in Lebanon and offers condolences to the victims and their families, we call on the Lebanese people to remain united in the face of such appalling and indiscriminate terrorist acts and to build on the positive steps taken in the recent past. We also reiterate the commitment of the international community, especially the Council, to supporting Lebanon in those efforts.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month and thanking you for holding this meeting on the very important subject of the rule of law. Our meeting is being held in the wake of another heinous terrorist attack in Lebanon and on the heels of a series of similar horrifying terrorist acts against innocent civilians and targets in a few other Middle Eastern countries. Those acts were aimed at sowing discord among peoples and damaging the social fabric of societies and countries in the region. The most recent terrorist attack occurred in the positive environment created by the birth of an all- inclusive Government and the positive impact that that had on the Lebanese people.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“While the Council is primarily responsible for maintaining peace and security and could be fairly criticized for what it has done and has failed to do over the past 68 years, I believe that we need to look earnestly at the way it is structured and at the way it functions. Almost 20 years ago, all Member States rejoiced at the start of a process to reform the Council, and now we are all dismayed at the impasse that that process faces. As the Council is a relic of the past and with its record before us, I believe that only a transparent, democratic and truly representative Council that reflects the new makeup of the current international community could rise up to the expectations that we the peoples of the United Nations have for it.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The failure of the Council in that case has meant the continuation of the occupation of the lands of other nations by the Israeli regime, a situation that lies at the heart ofthat crisis and many other difficult situations in the Middle East. The very basic right of a whole people to self-determination has been denied in that case, and the Council has yet to lift a finger to reinstate that right. Even worse, despite the condemnation of the whole world, the illegal settlement building by the Israeli regime continues unabated, while the Council fails to address it, owing to political considerations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In many cases, the Council failed to act promptly and effectively. There are instances where political considerations led to the paralysis of the Council and resulted in the frequent use of the veto power. As a result, wars spread, conflicts were prolonged and aggressors and violators persisted in their acts and were further emboldened. Also as a result, many precious lives were lost and much misery was spread. The failure of the Council to address the blatant invasion of Iran by the then Iraqi regime, which led to a bloody eight-year war and the unchecked use of chemical weapons by that regime, is a clear example in that respect. Another clear example is the Palestinian crisis, which has unfolded before the eyes of succeeding generations for more than 60 years.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Undoubtedly, the General Assembly has an important role to play in furthering peace and addressing all aspects of any issue or crisis that may compromise peace. One of the aspects that I should highlight here is the Assembly's role in addressing disarmament in its entirety, and I draw attention to the important step that the Assembly took in holding the first-ever High-level Meeting on Nuclear Disarmament (see A/68/PV.11) in September 2013. With regard to how the Security Council in particular has so far fulfilled its primary responsibility in maintaining international peace and security, I would like to stress that the picture is rather gloomy. A glance at the performance of the Council over the past 68 years would be rather indicative of many instances in which it failed to rise up to the expectations of the general membership.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“On that basis, any contribution by the relevant organizations to the promotion of a culture of peace, tolerance and coexistence and the prevention of the spread of violent and extremist mindsets helps further the cause of peace. Crimes that we witness currently in parts of the Middle East, in which innocent civilians are targeted, emanate from violent extremism and sectarianism. Such mentalities disrupt smooth and friendly relationships among nations. In that regard, we should recognize the timely action of the General Assembly in adopting by consensus resolution 68/127, entitled "A world against violence and violent extremism", which was based on an idea presented by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the General Assembly.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“With regard to regional issues, Iran has always played a constructiove role in promoting peace, tolerance and security in the region and with its neighbours, from Afghanistan to Iraq. Our hosting of about 3 million Afghan refugees for more than three decades in Iran and providing for their educational and living needs, regardless of their religion or ethnicity, is a good example of Iran's commitment to promoting peace, security and tolerance. Let me remind the Council of a phrase in the UNESCO Constitution that is relevant here. It states, "since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed".”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“While States have the primary responsibility to address issues in their entirety, the contribution of regional and international organizations in areas such as poverty eradication, the promotion of human rights, education and cultural diversity is also crucial and will help to create a strong base for peace within and among nations. In that regard, the Islamic Republic of Iran is a country in which all minorities and ethnic groups live in peace as one Iranian nation. Their rights are fully recognized by the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Government. We strongly believe that respect for other religions and ethnic groups is a vital element in maintaining peace and security in the country and beyond.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Generally speaking, peace could be maintained and strengthened in the long run only by removing the conditions that nurture war, conflict, terrorism and violence, by ensuring the rule of law at all levels and by increasing the effectiveness of the international institutions responsible for enhancing and maintaining peace and security. To that end, the economic, social, political and geopolitical aspects of the different situations should be taken into consideration and an inclusive approach and coordinated policies at the various levels should be adopted by all the relevant actors in order to address those situations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Allow me to congratulate Jordan on bringing this important issue to the Security Council. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting and for proposing this important topic for our debate today. As the topic encompasses a wide range of issues, I believe that we need to adopt a two-fold approach with a view to addressing the general and particular questions that the topic implies. First, we need to adopt a general approach to consider the lessons of wars and how a permanent peace could be established and maintained. Secondly, we need to review in particular how the Security Council has so far fulfilled its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Likewise, every effort should be made to end the ongoing conflict and to support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process in order to allow Syrian people to freely determine their destiny.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Those developments gave support to the very timely action taken by the General Assembly when it rejected violent extremism and promoted moderation and tolerance through its adoption by consensus of resolution 67/127, entitled "A world against violence and violent extremism", in the final days of 2013 - a proposal that was based on an idea presented to the General Assembly by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Finally, we firmly believe that the recent strong support of the international community for the efforts of the Iraqi Government against terrorist groups should also be extended to Syria by placing the question of combating terrorism on the agenda of second Geneva Conference on Syria.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Over the past several months, the Middle East has witnessed the escalation of foreign-backed terrorist acts in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, targeting hospitals, schools, religious sites and diplomatic property and claiming the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians, including a diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Beirut following a terrorist attack committed by a terrorist group led by a Saudi citizen. Undoubtedly, those are only but a few of the examples of the catastrophic impact of violent and extremist narratives.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Israeli regime, which is the only regime in the region to possess every type of weapon of mass destruction but is not a party to any of the treaties banning them, should also be compelled to join such treaties, in particular the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, without any further delay or precondition, and place all its nuclear activities under the comprehensive safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in order to remove the sole obstacle to the establishment of the nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East proposed by Iran in 1974.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Without a doubt, continued inaction by the Council will only lead to more atrocities by that criminal regime which, in the past 65 years, has waged over 10 wars against all of its neighbours, continues to threaten countries of the region and uninterruptedly commits savage attacks against peoples under occupation, in particular defenceless women and innocent children, as documented by competent international organizations and as is strongly condemned by the international community, including even supporters of the regime.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“I thus conclude my statement given on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I now wish to make a brief statement in my national capacity. In the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the international community should exert its utmost pressure on the occupying Power, the Israeli regime, to end its aggressive and expansionist policies and non-adherence to international law, norms and principles. This year, the Security Council should fulfil its long overdue responsibility and fully support all of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people by compelling the occupying regime to withdraw from all Palestinian and other Arab territories.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Such activities are a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the relevant international resolutions, in particular, resolution 1701 (2006). The provisions of that resolution should be implemented in a manner that guarantees the consolidation of the foundations of stability and security of Lebanon and prevents Israel from undertaking its daily violations of Lebanese sovereignty. The Movement condemns all the measures taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, that have been intensified since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis. The Non-Aligned Movement demands once again that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967 in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“At this critical juncture, the Non-Aligned Movement renews its calls for continued support for the Palestinian people in their legitimate historic struggle for justice, dignity, peace and the exercise of their rights to self- determination. The Non-Aligned Movement calls for a redoubling of international efforts, including by the Security Council and in line with our political, legal and moral obligations, towards the realization of those noble objectives this year. Lebanon has suffered from repeated Israeli attacks against its territory with a heavy human and material toll, followed by subsequent years of occupation and aggression. Unfortunately, Israel continues to violate Lebanese airspace and has intensified its incursions into Lebanon.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms its solidarity with the Palestinian people and support for the realization of their inalienable right to self- determination and freedom in their independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and a just solution to the question of Palestine in all its aspects. It is hoped that the current negotiations will succeed within the specified time frame in the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that will bring a complete end to the Israeli military occupation of Palestine and other occupied Arab lands and usher in an era of peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“These are all serious concerns for the Movement. The illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip also continues to inflict grave socioeconomic losses and humanitarian hardship on the Palestinian people besieged there. NAM. condemns those violations and urges the international community to persist with its calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to immediately end the blockade and cease its collective punishment and all illegal actions against the Palestinian people under its occupation and respect its obligations under international law. If Israel persists in its contempt for international law, it will soon be high time for the international community to undertake measures to uphold the law and ensure accountability.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Therefore, the Non-Aligned Movement once again draws the attention of the Security Council to all these serious matters that threaten international peace and security and calls for actions to halt all such Israeli incitement and for respect for the sanctity of religious sites. NAM. also reiterates its serious concern over the continued systematic Israeli violations of human rights of the Palestinian people, including the killing and injury of civilians in violent military raids, the excessive use of force against civilian protesters, the forced displacement of civilians and the arrest and detention of still more Palestinians. Despite the recent release of long-term Palestinian prisoners, Israel continues in an almost daily manner to arrest Palestinian civilians, including children. More than 5,000 Palestinians remain in Israeli jails.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement remains extremely alarmed, in particular, by the escalation of acts of aggression in occupied East Jerusalem, especially in and around Al-Haram Al-Sharif and Al-Aqsa Mosque, resulting from provocations by Israeli extremists. The blatant disrespect for that holy site and those who come to worship there and the continued threats of further incursions are tantamount to grave acts of incitement that are stoking religious sensitivities and aggravating already high tensions. Israeli Government officials continue to recklessly fuel such religious tensions by encouraging extremists to acts of provocation that threaten to ignite a religious conflict that would have far-reaching and dangerous consequences for the region and beyond.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“A brief review of just the recent period shows that Israeli settlement activities, including the construction of settlements and the wall and the confiscation of more Palestinian land, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, military raids and arrests, and constant violence and provocations by extremist Israeli settlers, all have continued unabated, in grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and the relevant United Nations resolutions. Such violations are exacerbating the conditions on the ground and reinforcing doubts about Israel's true intentions and commitment to the just and lasting peace that the State of Palestine, with the strong support of the international community, including the countries of the Non-Aligned Movement, has been exerting serious effort to achieve.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Over the past months, while the international community has been exerting efforts for tangible progress in the resumed negotiations and has articulated its full support for that process on the basis of the long- standing parameters rooted in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map, Israel, the occupying Power, has instead, regrettably, continued to behave in a manner contradictory to those parameters, to the good faith required for the negotiations and to the overarching objectives ofthe peace process to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive solution. Tensions continue to rise and to widen the gap between the expectations for the political process and the reality on the ground.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The ongoing Israeli military occupation of Palestinian and Arab lands and the denial of the freedom and rights of the Palestinian people continue to demand the attention of the international community and require urgent action for redress, in conformity with international law and United Nations resolutions. This must be one of the priorities on the global agenda for the year 2014, a year that has been declared by the General Assembly to be the "International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People". The Movement remains seriously concerned about the situation in Palestine as a result of the illegal policies that continue to be pursued by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people and their land.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Before I begin, let me say that, as I think I am the fortieth speaker in this debate, I promise not to speak for more than half an hour. I shall, of course, read out the short version of my statement. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). At the outset, I would like to convey the Movement's appreciation to you, Mr. President, as well as to the Foreign Minister of Jordan, for having convened this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. Another year has begun, and peace, justice and stability remain elusive in the Middle East.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Unfortunately, millions of Afghan refugees still continue to live in host countries and an alarming drop in their voluntary repatriation in 2013 underlines the importance of meeting the reasonable needs of repatriated refugees in Afghanistan in order to reverse that trend, and underscores the necessity for rendering more international support to the host countries of Afghan refugees pending their repatriation. In conclusion, the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue its full support for the promotion of security, stability and comprehensive and sustainable development in Afghanistan. In his recent visit to Tehran, President Karzai held fruitful negotiations with his counterpart, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and with other Iranian officials, and he was assured ofthe continued cooperation and support of my country.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“We believe that special attention should be paid to combating the interlinked sources of insecurity and instability in Afghanistan, in particular the production of and trade in narcotic drugs as the financial source of terrorist, extremist and illegal armed groups. In that regard, continued international support for the Triangular Initiative on cooperation on countering narcotics among Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan is essential not only to strengthening the security and stability of Afghanistan, but also to alleviating the serious concerns of neighbouring States and transit and destination countries of drug trafficking.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Accordingly, we believe that the complete withdrawal of foreign forces should be followed by the strong support of the international community in equipping Afghan forces commensurate with the existing security threats, in particular those posed by terrorists, illegal armed groups and organized criminals. For the Islamic Republic of Iran, as an immediate neighbour of Afghanistan, the security and stability of Afghanistan are a vital element for its neighbours and the region. During all these years, the Islamic Republic of Iran, in cooperation with Afghan Government, has been trying to assist Afghanistan in various areas.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“We hope that the active participation of Afghans will ensure the holding of successful elections, which is indeed essential to enhancing the political stability and national unity of Afghanistan and its advancement in all other areas. Likewise, the peace and national reconciliation efforts ofthe Government ofAfghanistan, leading to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process, need to be continued. In such a process, Afghanistan's Constitution should be observed and any external pressure or interference or rewarding of the extremist and terrorist groups should be avoided. In line with those developments, enhancing the security of Afghanistan should continue to be the highest priority, as it is a prerequisite for the success of efforts in all other areas.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Basically, the United Nations support for Afghanistan is crucial, especially in the post-2014 period. We are glad to hear that significant progress has been made in the political and socioeconomic areas in Afghanistan. It is also promising that the United Nations and the international community of States, in particular in the region, are resolute in their strong long- term commitment to a secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Those are essential, especially on the eve ofthe year 2014, when two significant events - namely, the presidential election and the withdrawal of foreign forces - will take place in Afghanistan, with their large impact in shaping the country's future.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting. My thanks also should go to Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement. I should also thank Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his briefing and hard work. We continue to support him and his team in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for the dedicated work that they are doing in Afghanistan. The role of UNAMA, in our view, is definitely very important and needs more support. UNAMA should continue playing its active role in the post- 2014 period. It should expand its cooperation with the neighbouring countries in order to enhance stability in Afghanistan and promote its sustainable socioeconomic development.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“With regard to the occupied Syrian Golan, the Movement condemns all the measures taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status ofthe occupied Syrian Golan, which have intensified after the outbreak of Syrian crisis. The Non-Aligned Movement demands once again that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). In my national capacity, with regard to the statement made today by the representative of the Israeli regime against my country, it will be enough to quote a Persian saying: "The rage and anger of your criminal and aggressor enemy is a good indication that you are on the right track."”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Lebanon has suffered from consecutive Israeli attacks against its territory, with a heavy human and material toll, followed by subsequent years of occupation and aggression. Unfortunately, Israel still continues to violate Lebanese airspace, while intensifying its incursions over Lebanon. Such activities are a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the relevant international resolutions, in particular resolution 1701 (2006). The provisions of that resolution should be implemented in a manner that guarantees the consolidation of the foundations of stability and security in Lebanon and prevents Israel from undertaking its daily violations of Lebanese sovereignty.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“They expressed hope that the current negotiations would succeed within the specified time frame and result in the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that would bring an end to the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian and other occupied Arab lands. The Non-Aligned Movement therefore renews its calls, at this most critical juncture, for continued support and assistance to the Palestinian people in their legitimate historic struggle for justice, dignity, peace and the exercise of their right to self-determination. NAM. calls further for a redoubling of international efforts, including by the Security Council and in line with our political, legal and moral obligations, towards the realization of these noble objectives, so are to usher in a new era of peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“condemns those violations and urges the international community to persist with its calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to respect its obligations under international law and to cease all such illegal actions and violence against the Palestinian people under its occupation. The ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement Committee on Palestine met on 26 September in New York, reviewed the recent developments on the political track and on the ground in Palestine and reaffirmed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and their support for their just cause to realize their inalienable right to self-determination and freedom in their independent State of Palestine and to achieve a just solution to the question of Palestine in all its aspects.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“also reiterates its serious concern regarding the continued and systematic Israeli violence and human rights violations against the Palestinian people, including the killing and injury of civilians in violent military raids, the excessive use of force against civilian protesters, the forced displacement of civilians and the arrest and detention of more Palestinians. Israel's settlement activities and construction of the wall have also continued in the recent period throughout the Palestinian land through myriad illegal means and measures, in grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and numerous United Nations resolutions. The illegal blockade on the Gaza Strip also remains of serious concern, as it continues to inflict grave socioeconomic losses and humanitarian hardship on the Palestinian people besieged there. NAM.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“The blatant disrespect for that holy site and its worshippers and the continued threats of further incursions are tantamount to grave acts of incitement that are stoking religious sensitivities and aggravating already elevated tensions. Israeli officials continue to recklessly fuel religious tensions by encouraging extremists to acts of provocation that threaten to ignite a religious conflict, with far-reaching and dangerous consequences for the region and beyond. NAM. therefore once again draws the Security Council's attention to that serious matter, which constitutes a threat to international peace and security, and calls for actions to halt all such Israeli incitement and for respect for the sanctity of religious sites. NAM.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Israeli settlement activities, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, military raids and constant provocations, including incitement to religious conflict by extremist Israeli settlers, are exacerbating the conditions on the ground and reinforcing doubts regarding Israel's desire for, or commitment to, the peace that the State of Palestine, with the strong support of the international community, including NAM. countries, has been earnestly seeking and remains committed to achieving. NAM. is extremely alarmed in particular by the escalation of acts of aggression in occupied East Jerusalem, especially in and around Al-Haram Al-Sharif and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which continue to be the result of provocations by Israeli extremists, including settlers and Government officials.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Over the past months, while the international community has been awaiting tangible progress in the resumed negotiations between the two sides and has articulated its full support for that process on the basis of the long-standing parameters rooted in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map, the occupying Power has, regrettably, continued to behave in a manner contradictory to those parameters, to the good faith required for the negotiations and to the overarching objectives of the peace process. Tensions have thus continued to rise, widening the gap between the hopes and expectations for the political process and the reality on the ground.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).At the outset, I would like to convey the Movement's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. I also avail myself of this opportunity to express my appreciation to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his briefing to the Council today. The Non-Aligned Movement remains seriously concerned about the situation in Palestine as a result of the illegal policies that continue to be pursued by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people and their land.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source