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  1. “In conclusion, I renew Ghana’s commitment to support efforts towards lasting peace in the Middle East region and underscore the need for cooperation and unified action by all of us.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source

  2. “We must do so while being mindful of the need for a comprehensive and sustained effort to address the root causes of the conflict. While we therefore regret that the Middle East region has witnessed some of the worst forms of violent clashes in recent times, the overwhelming desire around the world for peace in the region, especially in the occupied Palestinian territories, should galvanize us to seek some practical steps now. Tomorrow may be too late to reverse the trends of instability that are taking root in the region. We therefore urge for renewed support by the international community for the two-State solution to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian question, on the basis of the 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as a shared capital.”

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  3. “Like many Council members, Ghana believes that the increasing mistrust between Israel and Palestine makes it imperative for the Council to enhance its actions to support direct engagement by the parties in a manner that would enable the Palestinian people to exercise their rights to a homeland, while assuring the State of Israel its security. Regrettably, the Middle East Quartet, which had served as the unifying shepherd for the peace process, has not been able to act in recent times. Cognizant of the need for a horizon, we strongly encourage the Council to consider appointing a rapporteur from among its members, in accordance with its provisional rules of procedure, to unify the position of the Council on how to further proceed with the two-State solution.”

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  4. “We reiterate the important stabilization role of UNIFIL and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and appeal to all parties and countries in the region to exercise extreme restraint and rein in the activities of all armed groups operating from within their territories. Distressed by the humanitarian and security situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 1.8 million people — over 80 per cent of the population — have been displaced, the majority of whom are women and children, the Council has not seen a shortage of initiatives to find consensus beyond the adoption of resolution 2712 (2023).”

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  5. “That also requires us to act to stop the exchange of fire across the Blue Line, including around the contested Shab’a Farms area, as well as to help the cessation of maritime seizures of Israeli-owned or -managed cargo ships in the Red Sea and off the coast of the Gulf of Aden. The persisting launch of drones and missiles from neighbouring countries towards Israel amid the Israeli-Hamas war is also provocative and must stop. Those incidents, among others, have put at risk the lives of members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and present a direct threat to the peace and stability of all countries in the region.”

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  6. “While the unacceptable settlement-related activities, the unending cycle of violent clashes, particularly in the West Bank, and the arbitrary arrest and detention of Palestinians constitute obstacles on the way forward, they should not be hindrances too difficult to overcome for the cause of peace. The cost of war and a deterioration in the security situation in Palestine portend greater danger for the Middle East region and beyond. That is a cost none of us should be willing to incur. We must therefore spare no effort to de-escalate the conflict and prevent its spread beyond its confines. In that regard, we urge all countries with mediating influence to come together to abate the tensions in the region.”

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  7. “We emphasize that the protection of civilians is a cardinal responsibility of the Council and requires a strong reminder to the parties of their obligations to respect international humanitarian law and to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, which are non-negotiable principles that preserve our common humanity. Events over the past few days remind us of the consequences of elusive peace in the Middle East in the past 75 years. We also contemplate a Gaza after tomorrow. We cannot overlook the totality of peace required in Palestine, which demands of the parties their full commitment to seeking the narrow and difficult path for a renewed and constructive dialogue on a political horizon. Ghana, like many others, does not see an alternative to the two-State solution.”

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  8. “We reiterate our demand that facilities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), including storage facilities, should be separated from the conflict, and we strongly appeal for a positive response by donors to the flash appeals by UNRWA and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. We believe that the continuing efforts of the Council to preserve lives should hinge first on how we can ensure that those not consumed by the conflict are provided support to live.”

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  9. “We appeal to Israel and Hamas to extend the humanitarian pause for repeated two-day periods on the basis of the original arrangement, which requires Hamas to also release a number of hostages. That is necessary to continue to save lives and to enable those mediating the conflict to build confidence with further mutual measures. We note the need for additional humanitarian aid, even though the deal has significantly increased the number of trucks entering Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. The supply of food, medicines and fuel is an important factor to prevent the population of Gaza from being pushed into an unimaginable public health catastrophe. We therefore support practical arrangements that can increase supplies through different border crossings and restore a minimum level of public health capacity.”

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  10. “We are saddened by the turn of events and the impact that the hostilities that have ensued has caused on both sides, especially to women and children, as well as United Nations and other humanitarian relief workers. We reiterate our heartfelt condolences to the affected families and friends of all those whose promise of hope for tomorrow and for the future has been ruined by the brutality of war. We are heartened by the humanitarian pause mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States between the parties on 22 November, which has so far led to the release of several Palestinian prisoners and Israeli and foreign hostages. We welcome the extension of the deal for an additional two days, ending today.”

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  11. “Now, however, it is time to embrace the overwhelming call of the international community for reconciliation and for peace and security for the peoples of the region. The tears, suffering and deaths on both sides must end. Over the past 54 days, the world’s focus and attention has been fixated on the Middle East, in particular southern Israel and the Gaza Strip. The brutal and horrific attacks by Hamas and other armed actors against Israel on 7 October, the loss of 1,200 Israeli lives and the abduction of over 200 Israeli and foreign nationals as hostages marked an escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict not seen in recent years. The Israeli military response, which has led to the reported killing of more than 14,000 Palestinians, has compounded the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip with dire consequences.”

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  12. “I would like to begin by thanking China for its leadership of the Security Council this month and for convening this meeting on the Middle East peace process at a high level, reflecting the exigencies of the moment. Ghana thanks the Secretary-General for his statement, especially the updates on the implementation of resolution 2712 (2023) and the options to effectively monitor the implementation of the demands of the Council in the resolution. We also thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing on the situation on the ground. We have also taken note of the statements by the representatives of Israel and Palestine. Ghana appreciates the complexity and horrors of the tragedy that has unfolded in the region since 7 October, as well as the frustration of both sides.”

    2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source