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1. “The current violations and abuses against Palestinian prisoners in full view of the entire world are grave violations of the principles of human rights and international humanitarian law. Firm and urgent action is required on the part of the international community to end the bloodshed, which cannot be prolonged or tolerated and which carries the risk of an escalation of the situation at any moment, especially in the light of Israel's continued policy of arbitrary arrests of Palestinians, including women and children. The practices of Israel as the occupying Power over the past decades can be considered a form of collective punishment, and the international community can no longer justify this policy to current and future generations.”

   2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

2. “We believe that full responsibilty for the stalemate lies with Israel's continued practices, as the occupying Power, its procrastination, its grave violations of international law and the basic terms of reference of the peace process, and its continued enforcement of a policy of fait accompli, enacted through further annexation of Palestinian territories, the Judaization of Jerusalem and its separation from its surroundings in the West Bank, which we denounce. Israel has also carried out forced expulsions and cancelled Palestinian identity cards, while increasing and intensifying its settlement activities and campaigns of escalating violence by settlers against Palestinians and against Islamic and Christian places of worship, including the Al-Aqsa mosque.”

   2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

3. “The stalemate in the peace process has lasted for years now and there seems to be no hope for an end to the deadlock or a resumption of negotiations to achieve a durable, just and comprehensive peace that would put an end to the occupation and confirm the recognition of the Palestinian State as an independent and sovereign State, within the borders of 4 June 1967 and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

   2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

4. “Mr. Khiari (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to convey my sincere congratulations to you, Sir, on your presidency of the Council this month, and I thank you for holding this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing today. Today we meet in our quarterly open debate at a time when the peace efforts are at a very difficult stage.”

   2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

5. “It is our hope that the positive change in the position of a number of States, including members of the Security Council, will continue and that this change will promote the voice of international legality, which we hope to see come into play so as to enable the Palestinian people to enjoy their historical, legitimate right to establish their own independent State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

   2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

6. “It is our hope that in this new year and in the coming months it will be possible to break the deadlock, instead of merely managing the crisis as has been the case in previous years, and to focus attention on resolving it. There should be a new dynamism so as to deal with the real issues underlying the conflict. It is our hope, in this context, that the leading role of the Security Council, and of the United Nations as a whole, will come into play; it has the responsibility under the Charter to maintain international peace and security.”

   2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

7. “The decision of the Israeli Government to build new settlements is a flagrant violation of the provisions of international law governing the situation for occupied territories, all the more so given that this step changes the character of the occupied territory and threatens to fragment the territory and foreclose the chances for establishing a Palestinian State. Israel is trying to isolate East Jerusalem from the surrounding Palestinian territories of the West Bank so as to make it a Jewish city and prevent a just and comprehensive peace from being achieved. That is a flagrant violation of the two-State solution that is based on international consensus.”

   2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

8. “Because of its negative reaction in response to the Palestinian step, which has been supported by the majority of the international community, Israel is showing the world that it does not want peace. The Israeli response in the face of this international consensus was to continue to build settlements and to step up the building of new ones. The Israeli decision has negative implications for peace and does not provide the necessary conditions for negotiations. Israel is continuing to neglect its international commitments and is trying to change the facts on the ground.”

   2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

9. “The resolution reflects the unanimous desire and support of the international community to see a Palestinian State that is independent within the framework of the two-State principle. That historic event shows that there is no alternative to peace and stability and to open new horizons for the people of that region. However, Israel, the occupying Power, still does not understand that this is an opportunity for peace, which is founded on this international decision. Israel has categorically rejected that resolution and the new State that it represents in the region. That resolution opens the way to genuine peace negotiations. However, Israel has not only refused but has defied the international community by imposing collective punishment on a large scale, withholding tax and customs revenues and continuing its occupation.”

   2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

10. “Mr. Khiari (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): First, I should like to thank the Pakistani presidency of the Security Council for convening this important meeting. It provides us all with an opportunity to update ourselves on the situation in the Middle East, particularly with regard to the Palestinian question. We would also like to thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Robert Serry, for the valuable report he has submitted. We also thank Mr. Riad Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine, for his important statement to the Security Council. The 29 November debate in the General Assembly and the vote on resolution 67/19, giving Palestine non-member observer State status, was an important step in achieving its legitimate ambitions (see A/67/PV.44).”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

11. “The African Union in particular is strengthening its capacities for post-conflict peacebuilding. That should be strongly supported by the international community. Peacebuilding actors, including financial institutions, should play a significant role in that regard. It is also the responsibility of the international community as a whole to provide the required resources. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations last for decades and require the appropriate level of resources over extended periods. My delegation would like to stress that Tunisia, with its vast experience in peacekeeping, spanning more than 5 0 years, remains fully committed to actively contributing to peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts and stands ready to contribute further troops and expertise, guided by the ideals and purposes of the United Nations.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

12. “In that regard, we would like to put emphasis on the importance of women's participation and of language skills, among other requirements, to ensure smooth interactions with populations at the grass roots. Collective efforts require the full participation of troop-contributing countries in formulating policies and decision-making to ensure the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities. Also, countries that generally face economic and financial constraints should not bear the burden of providing troops and financing them. It is extremely important that the issue of the unresolved reimbursement of troop costs be addressed as soon as possible. Tunisia strongly supports the role and relevance of regional organizations in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

13. “The United Nations must play the central role in securing a common peacebuilding vision and in bringing together the various actors, including national authorities and development actors. Peacekeeping should be conducted within a coherent, precise and realistic mandate. In that regard, permanent assessment and coordination should be continuously undertaken with the Peacebuilding Commission, regional and subregional organizations and international funds and programmes to ensure a coherent passage to a post- conflict situation. In that regard, my delegation would like to reiterate the outstanding role of the Peacebuilding Commission in providing policy guidance and strategies in post-conflict peacebuilding activities. To date, peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations are ever better at taking into account realities on the ground.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

14. “The new responsibilities, which go beyond the nature of its political and military roles, highlight the strong link between peacekeeping and peacebuilding and their increased complementarity. It is widely asserted that they are mutually reinforcing. Alhough not prevalent at the time that the Charter of the United Nations was drafted, peacekeeping and peacebuilding reflect the spirit of collective efforts enshrined in that Charter. In that spirit, we need to continue to work on our common vision for post- conflict scenarios. We need to carry on in our task of grasping the linkages between development, peace and security, and to suggest solutions. Our objective is to secure smooth transitions to lasting peace, security and sustainable development.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

15. “Tunisian troops and, since recently, police deployed on United Nations missions have earned high regards thanks to their performance in difficult conditions and environments. As the nature of threats to international peace and security has changed over decades, so have the challenges facing peacekeeping missions. Conflicts have changed in nature and are today mostly linked to the incapacity of State institutions to deliver and perform effectively. Once limited to protecting boundaries from potential threats, peacekeeping troops are nowadays deployed to protect State institutions and civilians. Intra-State conflicts and the challenge of providing more effective and sustainable responses have led to an expansion in the scope and mandates of peacekeeping.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

16. “I would like to thank the Pakistani presidency of the Security Council for organizing this timely open debate on a very important topic and for the opening remarks. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2086 (2013) this morning. We remain confident that the recommendations and remarks outlined in this debate will contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of this important tool and in highlighting the relevance of a multidimensional approach. My delegation would also like to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. As contributor to United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1960, Tunisia attaches great importance to the United Nations peacekeeping and its fundamental role in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

17. “In that context, Tunisia stresses the importance of strengthening the capacities of Member States and their security institutions to effectively fight terrorism, money-laundering, the illicit movement of funds and arms proliferation, as well as their ability to contend with terrorists' use of new communication and information technologies. A global response to the challenge of terrorism requires that we mobilize genuine international solidarity, based on effective regional and international cooperation and on unity among all international actors 4 Governments, international, regional and subregional organizations, civil society and the media - so as to avoid a diffusion of our efforts and to increase our ability to prevent and fight terrorism and reduce its impact.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

18. “On this subject, Tunisia wishes to reiterate its proposal for a United Nations summit to be convened in the near future renew the contract of peace among members of the human family and to solidify common plans to fight all attempts to turn civilizations against one another. Today, the global challenge of the growing terrorist threat can be addressed only by strengthening the United Nations anti-terrorist architecture and by a balanced and comprehensive implementation of all the pillars of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

19. “It leans increasingly on new communication and information technologies and evolves in tandem with cybercrime. We believe that purely security-oriented and sometimes unilateral measures have shown their limitations. The worldwide persistence of political injustice, the continued non-resolution of certain conflicts, notably that in Palestine, increasing economic disparities, exclusionary policies and the defamation of religions are all factors that fuel hatred and the rejection of the other, to feed extremism and to encourage the indoctrination and recruitment of terrorists.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

20. “Deeply convinced that counter-terrorism exceeds the individual capacities of a State or any international organization, my country has also acceded to most international treaties and agreements to combat terrorism and continues to strive to meet its obligations under the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Post-revolution Tunisia places a high priority on protecting human rights in the context of counter- terrorism measures and is committed to ensuring that all of our counter-terrorism measures are in conformity with our obligations regarding human rights law and humanitarian law. Just as terrorism has neither race, religion or nationality, it is also multiform and ever-changing in its manifestations, methods and means. Moreover, today terrorism is also electronic.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

21. “Tunisia, for its part, has always shown a strong commitment at the national, regional and international levels to tackling terrorist threats. That commitment can be seen nationally through the adoption of a multidimensional national strategy to deal with the causes that promote the spread of terrorism. The strategy takes into account the right of all individuals to enjoy the benefits of dignity, justice and prosperity. At the regional level, Tunisia has acceded to almost all initiatives and actions on the issue, in particular by ratifying all regional counter-terrorism agreements.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

22. “The comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism is of particular importance because the terrorist threat remains very real, given the tensions and risks that characterize the international and regional geopolitical context and the presence of terrorist groups and criminal networks, whose activities gravely threaten international peace and security. The situation in the African Sahel is a cause of great concern to the region and the international community. The serious and many problems facing the countries of that region, exacerbated by arms and drug trafficking and the emergence of new terrorist groups, are a threat to international peace and security. It requires urgently establishing a comprehensive, concerted and holistic approach that tackles the root causes of the lack of stability, including in the African Sahel region.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

23. “Mr. Khiari (Tunisia) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would first of all like to say how happy my delegation is to see you, Sir, assume the presidency ofthe Council. We congratulate you and thank you for having chosen the very important topic of a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism. My delegation welcomes the convening of this open debate, which provides my country the opportunity to reiterate its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to reaffirm its full support for the efforts of the international community in our fight against the threats of terrorism and its causes.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source