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Major General Mood

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2010-08-06
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2010-08-06
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  1. “Our observers in southern Lebanon contribute to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reporting in accordance with an operational control relationship, which simply means that, on a day-to-day basis, they report to the UNIFIL Force Commander, in a way that is similar to how those on the Golan interact with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. I am confident that these arrangements ensure impartial, factual reporting for the benefit of the awareness of Headquarters related both to the regional perspective and to incidents and violations of Security Council resolutions.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  2. “Major General Mood: We, the force commanders, have discussed our concerns related to the increasing capability gap, the caveats and the challenges of achieving integrated effects, to mention only a few. We also fully recognize that it is our responsibility to keep the situational awareness of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Secretary- General and the Security Council up to date through timely and accurate reporting. To respond the specific question from the representative of Lebanon on the reporting of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), the answer is that UNTSO reports directly to the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on our dialogue and activities.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  3. “Lastly, seeds of conflict born of the fundamental long-term risks to our planet, such as the lack of fresh water, are becoming more apparent, including in the Middle East. The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization is the most enduring evidence of the Security Council's commitment to supporting the achievement of a comprehensive regional peace in the Middle East. As the United Nations calls upon the parties to show maximum restraint, refrain from violations of Security Council resolutions and engage in active dialogue, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization remains ready and available to support their positive engagement.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  4. “Lastly, UNIFIL, UNTSO and UNDOF are harmonizing and cooperating effectively on logistical aspects of the missions, achieving cost-effectiveness and enhancing operational output. Allow me also to point out a few concerns and challenges. First, improved coordination among the civilian and military components of the United Nations family in order to achieve integrated effects that imply sustainable results carry considerable potential. Secondly, much of the complexity we face is born in and fuelled from countries beyond the five in the Mission area. There is a need to relate to those who can influence the military landscape, including States that are not within the Mission area and non-States that are. Thirdly, the credibility of the United Nations rests on impartiality - actual and as perceived by the host nations.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  5. “Secondly, UNTSO, UNIFIL and UNDOF Force Commanders have achieved unity of effort on mandate implementation, enabled by their combined role as heads of mission, thus aligning military and civilian components in the same direction. Thirdly, our unarmed male and female observers enjoy unique access and trust among the local authorities and population in South Lebanon and on the Golan. Fourthly, we are welcomed and actively engaged in bilateral and multilateral dialogues that serve to de-escalate incidents and eliminate violence. Fifthly, we enjoy an open and constructive host nation dialogue with all five countries on a range of issues related to support and cooperation.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  6. “Finally, impartial observation, de-escalation of incidents and an objective regional perspective are delivered at a fraction of the cost of larger operations. As borders are discussed among Israel, its neighbours and a future Palestinian State, UNTSO continues to be as current today as when the Green Line was drawn. Allow me to highlight some achievements. First, the Force Commanders of UNIFIL and UNDOF recognize the complementary value of unarmed UNTSO observers under their operational control. The 153 unarmed female and male observers from 23 nations are well-trained and experienced officers, contributing significantly to UNIFIL and UNDOF operations.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  7. “Let me answer with four thoughts. First, UNTSO continues to provide the international community with a regional presence and perspectives on the Middle East that are not limited to local withdrawal and disengagement areas. Secondly, we continue to enjoy consent and appreciation wherever we operate, from our headquarters in Jerusalem, to Amman to Beirut, Damascus and Cairo. Thirdly, once the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) have accomplished their mandates, UNTSO provides an available mechanism for transition, while also supporting the parties in their subsequent implementation of a comprehensive regional peace in the Middle East.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

  8. “Major General Mood: It is a privilege to serve as a United Nations peacekeeper and it is an honour to address the Security Council today. It is also an honour to lead the first United Nations peacekeeping operation, created by the Council in August 1949 - the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). Our mission area straddles complex cultural, religious, historic and perceptional fault lines in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The work of UNTSO is twofold. On the one hand we continue to observe, on the Council's behalf, withdrawals and military disengagements between Israel, Lebanon and Syria. On the other hand, through regional dialogue we continue to assist the efforts of all five countries towards a regional peace. One might ask: Does UNTSO still deliver on the commitment made by the Council in 1949?”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source