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“The grave impact ofthis conflict- and, conversely, the multitude of benefits that a peaceful solution would have for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples, the Middle East and the international community as a whole e are facts widely recognized. That was recently echoed by United States Secretary of State John Kerry, who continues to expend tireless efforts, along with the Arab Ministerial Follow-up Committee, the Quartet members - the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United Nations - and many countries from all over the globe in support of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and a peaceful settlement. Secretary Kerry has stated that "[t]he stakes here are much bigger than just Israel and Palestine. This is a conflict that is felt around the world.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“It is a principle acutely applicable to the injustice that continues to be borne by the Palestinian people - an injustice that has harmed our people, our region and global aspirations to peace, security and friendly relations among nations. This is why the Palestine question has remained on the United Nations agenda for nearly seven decades. That is why the General Assembly has repeatedly affirmed the permanent responsibility of the United Nations until the question is justly resolved. That is also why the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is annually observed on 29 November. And it is why the Assembly rightly proclaimed 2014 as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“I also welcome the ministers who are among us today to participate in this deliberation. Today, 20 January, is being observed in the United States in commemoration of the life of the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. King's wisdom inspired and transformed a generation, changed the course of history, and continues to inspire today. We recall today his declaration that "[i]njustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly". This principle lies at the heart of the United Nations aim to promote peace, security, human rights, development and dignity for all peoples.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Likewise, we extend sincerest congratulations to the other new non-permanent members - Chad, Chile, Lithuania and Nigeria - confident in their adherence to the Charter and abilities to fulfil the serious responsibilities of this organ, including vis-a-vis the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the goal of a just, comprehensive solution, which is a matter central to international peace and security. On this occasion, we also express congratulations to the outgoing members of the Council - Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo - on the completion of their tenure, and reaffirm our appreciation for the principled positions they have taken regarding Palestine during the Council's deliberations over the past two years.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Nasser Judeh, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan, for presiding over this meeting, and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. I reaffirm the State of Palestine's gratitude for the principled efforts they have respectively and consistently exerted for peace and a just solution to the question of Palestine. It is with immense pride that we see Jordan assume the presidency of the Security Council, and we convey our congratulations and wishes for success during its tenure.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“I believe that it is time for all ofus to put an end to the unlimited impunity enjoyed by Israel and to apply the law to that country as it was applied to those who acted as they did until the Council acted decisively. When the international community, and the Security Council in particular, act decisively, they will not allow someone to come and lecture all ofus as the Israeli representative just has. We are confident that the Council's patience is running out, and we are very close to the point where either they act in good faith, negotiate with us in good faith, act in accordance with international law and stop all the crimes and violations of international law being committed against our people, or - I am sure - the Council will take action against them in a decisive manner in order to allow peace to take root.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“The universal position of the entire international community and the statements that have been given by everyone here today - and we are thankful to them - and of many others who have come from outside the Council send a loud message to the Israeli leadership that it must wake up from the dream in which it is indulging itself and refusing to acknowledge what is really happening. It must heed the international community and act according to the requirement of peace, and not try to blame others. It is a message from all participants here, which we appreciate, that the leaders of Israel need to wake up and to act according to the prerequisites of peace.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Any Palestinian, for example from Ramallah, who tries to go to Jerusalem to pray on Friday at these holy places will not be allowed to practice his or her religion at those sites if he or she does not have a permit. The speech that the Israeli representative gave is most surprising. It is not a speech that is congruent with the atmosphere of peace or that advances the contours of peace. It is the statement of someone who is really looking for excuses to create problems and to run away from the prerequisites of peace in terms of good behaviour congruent with international law.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“I challenge him to offer a single piece of evidence that the documentation that we regularly send to the Council in order to document the crimes of Israel, the occupying Power, against our people in the occupied territory, is not true. Let him offer a single piece of evidence. He just said that the contents of our letters are lies, but he does not cite a single piece of evidence to that effect. With regard to Jerusalem, I think that Israeli action speaks for itself. He cannot assume that the people in this Chamber and the entire international community are just a bunch of fools. It is a known fact that millions of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza are not allowed to come and practice their religious activities in holy Jerusalem, whether they are Muslims or Christians. Those are facts.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“I apologize for taking the floor again, but I find it extremely necessary to respond the representative of Israel's barrage of lies presented to the Council regarding the Palestinian people and their leadership. I will not debase myself by responding to that barrage oflies. Suffice it to say that it is difficult to see those who have their forces and their settlers, some of whose leaders have their hands tainted with the blood of thousands of Palestinian victims, come and lecture us about morality and assuming the high ground. In that regard, I also challenge the representative of Israel, who, in a sweeping manner, just said that the documentation that we send to members of the Security Council is nothing but lies.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Until that day comes, we recognize the extraordinary efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNICEF, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the International Committee of the Red Cross and all humanitarian organizations working in Syria and the neighbouring countries to aid and alleviate the suffering of the refugees and displaced persons in this time of crisis.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, I am compelled to reiterate our grave concerns about the situation of the Palestine refugees in Syria. All are aware of the horrific impact of the conflict on the civilian population in Syria, including the Palestine refugees, and the massive suffering being endured. We call again for intensive efforts, including by the Security Council, to ensure the protection of all civilians and to promote a political solution to the conflict as rapidly as possible. We stress that the vulnerability of the Palestine refugees stems directly from the failure to resolve the problem for over six decades, due to Israel's deliberate denial of their rights, a fact that reinforces the imperative of a just solution for their plight in the context of any final peace agreement and regional peace.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Serious efforts are needed to close the wide gap between that reality and the hopes, expectations and requirements for a successful political process. Israel must show in word and deed that it is willing and able to uphold its responsibilities and legal obligations and act forthwith, both at the negotiating table and on the ground, to make peace possible. That obviously necessitates an end to all of the illegal, destructive policies of the military occupation. The international community must be unrelenting in that demand. The alternative is a continued rise of tensions and instability, sabotaging the final opportunity to realize the two-State solution, an alternative that we, along with the international community, clearly seek to avert.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“It is against that backdrop that peace talks continue - an environment hardly conducive to the pursuit of peace. Yet, the Palestinian side remains committed to the goals ofpeace,justice and coexistence. We stress that peace and justice are two sides of the same coin, interdependent and mutually reinforcing. We are prepared to undertake our responsibilities to resolve all final status issues - Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, borders, security, water and prisoners - for the achievement ofajust, lasting peace and the independence ofa sovereign, contiguous, viable and democratic State of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security on the basis ofthe pre- 1967 borders. For a credible process to be sustained, however, the reality on the ground must be redressed.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Moreover, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains of grave concern, as Israel's illegal blockade, now well into its sixth year, continues in collective punishment of the entire population, exacerbating poverty, widespread socioeconomic ills and despair. We therefore reiterate to the international community two calls in particular. We call for the protection of the Palestinian civilian population in accordance with humanitarian law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention - an obligation long- acknowledged yet unfulfilled. And we call for the lifting of that inhumane blockade on our people and for the sustained opening of the Gaza Strip crossings to allow for the normal movement of persons and goods, in accordance with humanitarian law as well as past agreements between the parties.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In addition to the illegal measures being carried out in connection with Israel's settlement campaign - whether the construction of settlements and the wall, the confiscation of land, the forced displacement of civilians, the demolition of homes or the constant terror, violence and destruction being perpetrated by Israeli settlers - Israel, the occupying Power, also persists with its collective punishment and systematic human rights violations against the Palestinian people. Military raids, excessive force against civilians, including peaceful protesters, the arrest and detention of more civilians, including children, and the abuse and maltreatment of the thousands of Palestinians who remain captive in Israeli prisons and detention centres continue unabated.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We condemn and reject all reckless attempts to inflame religious confrontation, which would have grave consequences for the region and wider international community, endangering international peace and security. We call on the Security Council to closely monitor developments in Jerusalem and to act responsibly, in line with its Charter duty, to demand a halt to all such incitement, provocations and inflammatory rhetoric and to avert a further destabilization of that critical situation.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We also recall in that regard the responsibilities undertaken by the Quartet members, and highlight the call, made in its 27 September statement, for "all parties to take every possible step to promote conditions conducive to the success of the negotiating process and to refrain from actions that undermine trust or prejudge final status issues." (see SG/2202) The Quartet also stressed the need for actions by all the parties concerned, consistent with and supportive of that call. In that regard, we also draw the Council's immediate attention to the dangers arising from constant Israeli provocations and acts of aggression in occupied East Jerusalem, particularly at Al-Haram Al-Sharif and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Such actions, particularly by Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists, have escalated and are dramatically fuelling tensions.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we refer to a report by the Israeli non-governmental organization Peace Now, which exposed, among other things, a 70 per cent rise in the construction of settlements in the first half of this year. Such illegal actions and tactics must be rejected by the international community, which must remain vigilant in its calls for a full halt to all Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. The international consensus on that issue must remain firm. We furthermore call on all States to pursue measures to cease and prohibit any support to settlement activities, in fulfilment of their obligations under international humanitarian law.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Over the past months, Israel has continued its settlement activities, in grave breach of international law, total contradiction to the objectives and spirit of the negotiations and flagrant disregard of the global calls for cessation. Moreover, it has done so with full knowledge that those illegal actions are further undermining the contiguity of the Palestinian territory and the viability of the two-State solution and aggravating already high tensions. Since the resumption of negotiations, Israel has advanced the approval of over 3,000 settlement units and the confiscation of hundreds more dunums of Palestinian land, in addition to a barrage ofprovocations and incitement, including by Cabinet officials and Knesset members.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“The Security Council must be aware of the vastly negative impact that unlawful Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem - the territory that constitutes the State of Palestine - are having on the ground and on the Palestinian conviction in the fairness of the political process and the potential for its success. Illegal and provocative Israeli actions, whether by the Government, its occupying forces or its extremist settlers, are raising deep doubts about Israel's true intentions in the negotiations, reinforcing the notion that it is only using this period to further entrench its settlement enterprise and de facto annexation of Palestinian land, while simultaneously attempting to ease international pressure in that regard.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Moreover, we recognize the efforts of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee and the support of the donor community, and we stress the importance of such assistance to Palestine for alleviating the negative impact of the occupation and the ongoing financial crisis on our people and our Government institutions. However, despite the genuine efforts being exerted, tangible progress remains elusive and hopes are diminishing, as the challenging situation on the ground persists and provocative Israeli actions and declarations undermine the spirit and intent of the negotiations.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We have done so despite the hardships being endured by the Palestinian people under occupation and despite the challenges faced by our Government in addressing the needs of our people under such conditions, including the deliberate impairment of our capabilities to meet their needs and to allay their concerns regarding both their daily subsistence and their future. At this juncture, we reaffirm our gratitude for all efforts made by the international community in support of the negotiations and the goal of peace. We recognize the efforts and leadership of the United States, as well as the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United Nations - as members of the Quartet - by the ministerial committee of the League of Arab States and by all other concerned States from around the world.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We have conducted ourselves with the utmost responsibility, in line with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and United Nations resolutions, including of the Security Council, fully cognizant of the high risks and consequences entailed in the failure to seize the small opportunity that remains for realizing the two-State solution. We have seriously engaged in several rounds of negotiation with Israel, maintaining our focus on the overall objectives of peace and coexistence, despite the striking imbalance of power and the cyclical distractions and complications caused by the occupying Power.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“He stressed, inter alia, that "The goal of the peace that we seek is defined and the objective of the negotiations is clear to all, just as the terms of reference and the basis and foundations of the peace process and of the agreement we seek are longstanding and within reach." (A/68/PV12, p. 26) Moreover, he reconfirmed our readiness to engage in good faith in the negotiations, stressing "I assure Members that we shall respect all of our commitments and foster the atmosphere most conducive to continuing the negotiations seriously and intensively, while providing guarantees for its success and aiming at a peace agreement within nine months." (supra) The State of Palestine is upholding that commitment and acting with seriousness of purpose in pursuit of the Palestinian people's inalienable rights and legitimate national aspirations.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“It requires meaningful action to help the parties overcome the persistent obstacles, including by ensuring respect for the parameters of the solution, on which there is international consensus, towards the actual achievement of a final peace agreement. In September, before the General Assembly, President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed in the clearest terms the abiding Palestinian commitment to a peaceful, negotiated solution, based on the parameters enshrined in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“If the situation persists as is, marked by Israeli impunity and recklessness, yet another opportunity to make peace a reality will be lost. This must be a matter of concern for the Council and international community as a whole. Support for peace negotiations, as resoundingly pledged just weeks ago from the General Assembly rostrum, and by the Quartet in its most recent statement, whereby it "reaffirmed its determination to actively support the pursuit of a comprehensive resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict" (see SG/2202), requires more than just commending the decision to resume negotiations and encouraging perseverance.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We stressed the need for meaningful steps to support the peace process towards the fulfillment of the decades- long promise to assist the Palestinian people to realize their rights and justice, including a just solution to the plight of the Palestine refugees, and to realize their freedom in their independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders - the foundation of peace in the Middle East. Our message to the Council and our calls for action to salvage peace prospects remain as urgent today as prior to the launch of direct negotiations between the parties nearly three months ago, on 29 July.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“At the outset, Sir, I congratulate Azerbaijan on its presidency of the Security Council this month under your able leadership. We also express appreciation for Australia's skilled leadership of the Council during the month of September. I also thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing. When we addressed the Security Council at the most recent open debate, in July (see S/PV.7007), we appealed to the international community to act upon its political, legal and moral obligations towards the question of Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli peace.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“While recognizing the extraordinary efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and other humanitarian organizations to assist the Palestine refugees in this time of crisis, including those who have fled to Lebanon and Jordan, we appeal for the redoubling of international efforts to ensure the protection of all civilians in accordance with international law and to find a political solution to this tragic conflict.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Before concluding, I must again convey to the Council our grave concerns about the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria. As the conflict rages, Palestinian refugees, like other civilians in the country, continue to suffer loss of life and injury, destruction of their homes and property and massive displacement. Those developments reconfirm the need for a just solution for the plight of the Palestinian refugees in the context ofa final peace agreement and ofregional peace.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“If Israel persists with its violations, the international community must hold it accountable, acting responsibly to uphold the law, avert further destabilization and preserve the chance for peace. The Council must fulfil its duties. Remaining on the sidelines while peace, security and the two-State solution enshrined in its own resolutions are endangered is unacceptable. The Palestinian people thus continue to appeal to the international community to take the steps necessary to support the peace process towards fulfilment of the decades-long promise to assist them to finally realize their rights, justice and freedom in their independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders - the foundation of peace in the Middle East.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“If the opportunity for peace before us is lost, it will not be for lack of commitment by the Palestinian side or for lack of effort by the international community, including the Arab States, whose Peace Initiative stands. For a genuine process and real progress, it is imperative that Israel affirm its proclaimed commitment to peace and the two-State solution not just in words, but in deeds. Settlements must be stopped, prisoners must be released, all collective punishment and military operations must be halted, and Israel must come to the negotiating table in good faith. Israel must choose peace, security and coexistence over the continued occupation and domination of another people.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“This message must be made clear to Israel, as was recently reaffirmed by the important guidelines adopted by the European Union, which are in line with international law and the global position regarding Israeli settlement activities in the lands occupied since June 1967, including East Jerusalem. The Europeans are to be highly commended for this step, because it can tangibly contribute to promoting compliance with the law and thus to advancing a peaceful solution. The facts are sobering, yet we are hopeful. As stated earlier, we recognize that we are at a crossroads. We are ready to seriously engage in direct negotiations in good faith.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“We furthermore reiterate that the seizure of other people's land, their forced displacement and colonization are war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention, its Additional Protocol 1 and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. We also recall that the consensus on the illegality of Israel's settlement activities goes back decades, from the first Security Council resolution on settlements - resolution 252 (1968) f to the first General Assembly resolutions on the subject, namely, resolutions 2252 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V), of4 and 14 July 1967, respectively. The international community must not waver and must continue to demand an end to these illegal actions. There can be no excuse for continued settlement activities, regardless of how they are manifested.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we must reiterate that the two-State solution and Israel's settlement campaign are completely irreconcilable. Settlement activities are illegal and constitute the major obstacle to peace. Speaking of peace while engaging in its destruction makes a mockery of the international community's support for the two-State solution and sabotages all efforts towards a peaceful solution. So does claiming a readiness to negotiate without conditions, while imposing conditions on the ground such as illegal measures that entrench the occupation, diminish the viability of two States and obstruct a peace agreement. Regrettably, that has been Israel's policy to date, with settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, having increased by 355 per cent in the first quarter of 2013 alone.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Meanwhile, extremist Israeli settlers continue their criminal rampage throughout our country, terrorizing civilians, attacking homes, destroying farmland and thousands of trees, vandalizing churches and mosques with vulgar displays of hatred and racism, and threatening the sanctity of Al-Haram Al-Sharif. The settlers act with sufficient support and encouragement from Government officials, who continue to encourage settler colonization and the unlawful annexation of Palestinian land. Recent statements by Israel's Deputy Foreign, Housing and Economy Ministers and members ofthe Knesset expose the extremist positions ofparts of the Government of Israel, revealing their rejection of the two-State solution and of the rights of the Palestinian people. That is cause for real concern, as we seek to overcome this dangerous political impasse.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“That has included the construction of settlements and the wall, particularly in and around occupied East Jerusalem and Bethlehem, as well as the Jordan Valley; the announcement of plans to build thousands of settlement units; the confiscation of hundreds of dunums of land; the forced displacement and transfer of civilians, particularly Bedouin families; the demolition of homes; violent military raids by the occupying forces in Palestinian towns, villages and refugee camps; the excessive use of force against civilian protesters; daily arrests and the detention of civilians, including a five year-old child; the continued imprisonment of nearly 5,000 Palestinians, who are enduring horrific conditions and abuse, with several prisoners on hunger strike who are gravely ill; the obstruction of the freedom of movement for most; the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has entered its seventh year, causing huge humanitarian suffering; and aggravating religious sensitivities, with holy sites being threatened, especially at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, the detention of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, and the assaults and harassment of worshippers, including during Christian Easter Observances and the holy month of Ramadan.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“As we emphasized in letters to the Council, since the most recent open debate Israel has regrettably continued its policy of aggression, colonization, collective punishment and oppression, deepening the occupation and the suffering of the Palestinian people, in flagrant violation ofthe law and disregarding calls for it to comply with attempts to revive the peace process.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Although we commend the initiative currently under way, we must act responsibly to ensure that such an environment is compatible with and supports the goals of the process. How can we all succeed while Israel persists with the illegal policies of its 46-year military occupation, reaffirming daily to our people its unwillingness to make peace? We cannot. Tensions, mistrust and instability will consequently continue to rise, popular belief in the possibility of peace will continue to decline and this final opportunity to realize the two-State solution will be lost.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Remarkably, that commitment has prevailed in spite of the many setbacks caused by Israel's unlawful policies in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, the territory constituting the State of Palestine. Those illegal actions and the international community's failure to hold Israel accountable have continually undermined the peace process and the two- State solution, causing great hardship for our people. Yet, the Palestinian leadership has patiently adhered to the noble goals of peace and coexistence while reaffirming its commitment at all junctures, including today before the Council. However, in order to sustain a truly meaningful process, realities on the ground must be redressed.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“That significant compromise to establish our State on only 22 per cent of our historic homeland, for the sake of restoring our rights and ending the conflict, is among the boldest reflections of our commitment to the path ofpeace and compromise in spite of the historic injustice inflicted upon our people. That commitment has been at the core of our pragmatism, from the signing of the Oslo accords, 20 years ago in September, to our engagement in all incarnations of the peace processes since the Madrid Conference, and to our legitimate actions on the international arena to safeguard and advance the rights of the Palestinian people throughout the decades.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Indeed, the consensus international position in support of the two-State solution based, inter alia, on the parameters of the 1967 borders as the basis for the two States, with Jerusalem as the shared capital, and a just agreed solution to the question of Palestinian refugees, on the basis of the relevant resolutions, is what the Palestinian people and their leadership have been committed to for decades in word and deed. In fact, on 15 November the Palestinian people will mark 25 years since they formally accepted the two-State solution with the adoption of the Palestinian declaration ofindependence, in 1988.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The State of Palestine believes firmly in the rule of law. All States, including Israel, the occupying Power, have an obligation to respect the rule of law; no pretext can justify a breach of the law. Such respect is vital to overcoming the obstacles that have constantly caused the peace process to fail, exacerbating conditions on the ground. It will ensure that talks to resolve all remaining status issues - on Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, borders, security, prisoners and water - ultimately result in the conclusion of the just and lasting peace that we have sought for decades. Moreover, we would like to stress - as has been repeatedly affirmed by the international community - that it is imperative to set clear parameters and a time frame for a successful peace process.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas, it has responsibly cooperated with Secretary Kerry's initiative and the global efforts to relaunch the peace process for the achievement of the two-State solution, based on the parameters of the process enshrined in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map. The international community has acknowledged, on numerous occasions, that the Palestinian side has fulfilled its obligations and consistently acted in good faith, despite facing enormous challenges under Israeli occupation. Moreover, the Palestinian leadership has never placed conditions on the peace process. It has only called, rightfully, for the respect of international law and the United Nations resolutions that constitute the foundation of the process.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The decisions made at this time will determine whether the solution of two States - the State of Palestine and the State of Israel, living side by side in peace and security on the basis of the pre-1967 borders will be achieved - or whether that solution will be brought to an end by Israel's illegal policies. The consequences in that regard would be far-reaching, including the onset of alternative efforts - political, legal and popular - to end this injustice and to realize the inalienable human rights and legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian leadership is cognizant of the significance of this moment and is ready to seize this opportunity.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Despite decades of initiatives, processes and legislation - including firm resolutions of the Security Council based on clear tenets of international law, primarily the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force and the right of peoples to self- determination - the Palestinian people continue to be denied freedom and peace remains elusive. Yet, we are now at a turning point. Thanks to the current international and regional efforts, foremost by United States Secretary of State John Kerry, in coordination with the Arab partners of the ministerial committee for the Arab Peace Initiative and with the support of concerned States from every continent of the globe, there is an opportunity before us to make peace a reality.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate the United States of America on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also wish to recognize your skilled leadership, Madam President, including the current efforts being exerted to advance peace and ensure a more stable and secure Middle East. We also express our appreciation to the United Kingdom for its efficient leadership of the Council in June. And I thank Mr. Robert Serry, Personal Representative of the Secretary-General and Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing and tireless efforts on the ground. We meet at a critical juncture in the long history of the international community's attempts to peacefully and justly resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“That crisis underscores the ongoing plight of the Palestinian refugees and the need for a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the question of Palestine in all its aspects, as well as the urgency of a political solution to the tragic conflict in Syria. We appeal to the international community, including the Security Council, to uphold its responsibilities in that regard.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, we are hopeful that elections can soon take place in continuation of the democratic path that we have chosen. In that regard, although Prime Minister Fayyad has resigned, while commending him for his laudable and serious work at the helm of the Government over the past years, we wish to reassure the international community and to ask for its support as we undergo that transition. Today, I must also express our grave concerns about the situation of the Palestinian refugees in Syria. As has been made clear in briefings over the past week, the violent conflict raging there continues to claim many civilian lives, including those of Palestinian refugees, hundreds of thousands of whom have fled Syria, again suffering displacement.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source