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Pascoe

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first: 2007-03-14
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“We reiterate the Secretary-General's call for all sides to act with restraint. Preserving calm is all the more important to give ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resuming meaningful negotiations a chance. The Secretary- General has continued to encourage the parties to overcome their differences and to support Quartet engagement in this regard. However, with no political breakthrough and with Israeli settlement activity continuing, the Palestinian leadership confirmed its intentions to approach the United Nations in September. On 28 July, the Palestinian Liberation Organization Executive Committee announced its support for the leadership's intention to go to the General Assembly and the Security Council.”
2011-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6602 (2011) · source
“The Office of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process was actively engaged and supported important efforts to restore the calm out of Gaza that had prevailed since April. Special Coordinator Serry visited Cairo on 21 August to work closely with the Egyptian Government in this regard and met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Intelligence. A fragile calm was restored earlier this week, but we remain concerned by the risk of escalation. In this context, we reiterate that the cessation of hostilities is a key element of progress towards the implementation of resolutions 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009). The militants' indiscriminate firing of rockets towards civilian areas is unacceptable, and the Secretary-General has consistently condemned such acts.”
2011-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6602 (2011) · source
“The IDF also conducted search operations in Hebron in the West Bank, reportedly arresting about 120 Hamas members 2 and injuring 55 Palestinians. Gaza militants indiscriminately fired more than 100 rockets and projectiles into Israel, killing one Israeli civilian and injuring 27. The Secretary-General and the Quartet strongly condemned the terror attacks. They also expressed their concern at the risk of escalation and called for restraint from all sides. The Secretariat provided an initial briefing on these developments on 19 August. On 20 August, Israel conveyed regret over the Egyptian deaths, which had heightened the tensions between the two countries.”
2011-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6602 (2011) · source
“In a stark reminder of the fragility of the situation, the recent period witnessed a serious escalation of violence marked by terrorist attacks targeting several civilian vehicles and one military vehicle in southern Israel on 18 August. The coordinated attacks resulted in the death of eight Israelis, including two soldiers and six civilians. Egyptian security forces cooperated with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their side of the border to counter the attacks. However, five Egyptian security personnel died in the operation. Citing intelligence attributing the attacks to a Palestinian group based in Gaza, Israel conducted 45 air strikes on Gaza that killed 19 Palestinians, including three civilians. Thirty Palestinians, including at least 10 militants, were also injured.”
2011-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6602 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: Ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establishing an independent and viable State of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, are long overdue. In a rapidly changing regional context, serious progress towards that goal is urgent. The deadlines that were set a year ago with respect to resolving all permanent status issues and completing the Palestinian State-building agenda are upon us. However, despite continued efforts to assist Israel and the Palestinians in finding a way back to the negotiating table, the political deadlock persists. Differences remain profound between the parties regarding what terms should frame negotiations, and mistrust is deepening. The status quo is unsustainable and damaging to both sides.”
2011-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6602 (2011) · source
“The challenges posed by the crisis in Libya are serious ones, but we believe that they can be managed by staying closely involved, actively pursuing a negotiated solution and planning carefully to play a possible role, if asked, in the future.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1973 (2011), the Secretary-General has received 43 communications 3 from more than 20 Member States and regional organizations and arrangements, informing him of actions with respect to the implementation of the resolution. The majority of these communications relate to paragraphs 4 and 8, and the rest relate to humanitarian exemptions under paragraph 7. In my previous briefings to the Council, I provided updates on the letters addressed to the Secretary-General by the NATO Secretary-General conveying NATO's first and second monthly reports, weekly reports and technical updates. Since my last briefing, we have received the third and fourth monthly reports, dated 27 June and 20 July respectively, in addition to one technical update dated 11 July. All reports have been circulated to Security Council members.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“I would therefore simply note that the Panel of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General in accordance with paragraph 24 of resolution 1973 (2011) has begun its work in earnest. The Panel is mandated to gather, examine and analyse information from States, relevant United Nations bodies, regional organizations and other interested parties regarding the implementation of the measures decided in resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011). In doing so, it has travelled to countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has also visited Benghazi, Libya, and intends to visit Tripoli in the near future. The Panel will submit an interim report to the Committee no later than 10 August 2011.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“Cooperation within and outside the United Nations system on this process has been excellent. This effort will be invaluable if and when the United Nations is called upon to react quickly in a post-conflict Libya. As we have told the Council, early contingency planning is being undertaken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for military and police roles that the United Nations may be asked to perform following a ceasefire. The Secretariat will be ready to discuss with the Libyan authorities and propose to the Council the most immediate priorities for United Nations assistance during a transition whenever political developments make this appropriate. The Chair of the Libya sanctions Committee briefs the Council as necessary, pursuant to paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011).”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“11-43499 The approach of the holy month of Ramadan has added greater urgency to the provision of supplies and meeting of humanitarian needs. Both the Libyan Government and the Transitional National Council have requested the use of frozen assets to meet humanitarian needs. The Secretary-General has forwarded these communications to the President of the Security Council. The Special Adviser on post-conflict planning in Libya, Mr. Ian Martin, has continued preparatory work within the United Nations and with key partners on ways we can be helpful when the conflict has been resolved. The United Nations system-wide pre-assessment process to develop possible scenarios and areas where United Nations or other international support may be appropriate, if it is requested, is nearing completion.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other United Nations entities are working on how best to help support the displaced in Tunisia, but additional support from the international community will be needed. The Government of Libya has repeatedly complained about the shortage of medical supplies, vaccines and equipment. In addition, major fuel shortages are reported in Tripoli. Humanitarian aid and fuel are arriving regularly in opposition-controlled areas, although there are some shortages there too. The lack of fuel, of course, affects the movement of people and goods, electricity, water supply, employment, hospitals, agriculture and fisheries. We remain concerned about the risk of water services breaking down due to uncertain fuel supplies and to a lack of maintenance and spare parts.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The number of people stranded at border points in Egypt, Tunisia and Niger has been reduced to about 2,600, mostly third-country nationals, some of whom are asylum seekers who cannot return to their homes. Additionally, around 22,000 people, mostly African migrants, have arrived by boat in Italy and Malta from Libya. At least 1,400 people have died during those journeys or are missing. During my recent visit to Tunisia, I thanked the Government for Tunisia's generosity in hosting refugees. The Government raised the need for assistance to be directed not only to the refugees in camps, but also to the Tunisian families who are generously hosting Libyan refugees in their homes.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The Libyan Government sent a delegation to the meeting, while the Transitional National Council did not participate. The AU is planning for a second interactive session with the Transitional National Council, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa in early August. The Secretary-General has remained closely engaged in the search for a political solution. For example, on 22 July he spoke with President Zuma of South Africa on the way forward and on approaches that would tighten United Nations and African Union cooperation. The number of people who have left Libya and have not returned since the start of the conflict is now estimated at over 630,000, including some 100,000 Libyans. Another 200,000 Libyans have been internally displaced.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“It remains critical that the international community speak with one voice, through the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, in order to bring about a political solution. On 15 July, the fourth meeting of the Contact Group on Libya was held in Istanbul. The Chairperson's final statement recognized the Interim Transitional National Council as "the legitimate governing authority in Libya" until the establishment of an interim authority. The participants also expressed their full support for Special Envoy Al-Khatib to lead mediation efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis. On 18 July, the African Union Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya convened a technical interactive meeting on Libya in Addis Ababa, to which the Transitional National Council, the Libyan Government 11-43499 and the United Nations were invited.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“As we have said many times, a ceasefire tied to transitional arrangements that address the aspirations of the Libyan people is the only sustainable political solution to the crisis in Libya. The Secretary-General and his Special Envoy make this point in all our discussions with key interlocutors around the world. From the outset, the United Nations has worked closely with all concerned parties in Libya, with regional organizations, including the African Union (AU), the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and with the wider international community. I would like to note that Mr. Al-Khatib today is in Mauritania, where he had a good meeting with President Ould Abdel Aziz, the Chairman of the AU Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“2 On 26 July, the Special Envoy went to Tripoli for talks with Libyan Prime Minister Al Baghdadi Ali Al-Mahmoudi. The Prime Minister reiterated the Libyan Government's position that it was not ready to engage in a political process that implied the stepping down of Colonel Al-Qadhafi. The Prime Minister raised various aspects related the implementation of resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), including their impact on Libya, and demanded that NATO stop its military actions prior to Libya's engagement in any process to implement the Security Council's resolutions. This posturing by both sides has been fairly consistent since the beginning of these discussions. Both sides are willing to talk, but they are still emphasizing maximum demands at this point, and patience is clearly required before detailed discussion can begin.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The proposal is designed to simultaneously establish a credible ceasefire and create an institutional mechanism for the management of the transition. On 25 July, the Special Envoy travelled to Benghazi to continue discussions. During his meeting with the Transitional National Council, there was discussion of his proposal for the transition as well as other issues put forth by Council members. These members insisted they could not engage in talks for the establishment of a new transitional entity while the existing regime in Tripoli was in place. They emphasized that meeting the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people had to be the aim of the negotiations, and this included the departure of Colonel Al-Qadhafl. While no conclusions were reached, the exchange was actually quite useful and constructive overall.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: As the fighting in Libya continues for the fifth month, there have been some marginal gains on the battlefield by the opposition forces, but no dramatic changes in the overall situation. The front lines remain in flux as opposition forces attempt to advance towards Tripoli, while Government forces target strategic cities and areas under opposition control. NATO operations continue, primarily against sites in and around Tripoli. The Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Al-Khatib, briefed the Council two weeks ago on the proposed parallel approach he has made to Government officials in Tripoli and the Libyan Interim Transitional National Council representatives in Benghazi. At that time, both sides expressed their readiness to study the proposal and discuss it further.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“While an agreement is still far from being concluded, the beginning of a negotiation process is certainly under way. The process must be given space to grow and bear fruit. It is important for the international community to deliver a consistent, clear and coherent message on a political solution to both parties. Fourthly, early preparations for post-conflict peacebuilding and peace consolidation must clearly be part of our planning. We will discuss that further in our private meeting.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“We must ensure that the basic rights and freedoms of the Libyan people are fully respected and protected and that their legitimate aspirations are met. Secondly, we are concerned about all reports of civilian casualties, whether resulting from the regime's violence, which of course has been responsible for the vast majority of civilian casualties, or from military actions by opposition forces or NATO. The Secretary-General has emphasized that every effort must be made to avoid exposing civilians to risk. Thirdly, we appreciate the full support of the Security Council and the international community for Special Envoy Al-Khatib as he works with the parties on a political solution to end the violence in Libya, allow us to provide humanitarian assistance to the people in need and meet the legitimate aspirations of the people of Libya.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“Since then, we received three technical update reports - dated 6 May, 7 June and 15 June, respectively - in addition to a second monthly report, dated 26 May, and a third monthly report, which arrived today. 11-38899 I know the Chair of the Libya Sanctions Committee will brief the Council separately, but I would only like to underscore that, in accordance with paragraph 24 of resolution 1973 (2011), the Secretary- General has finalized the appointment of eight experts to serve on the Panel of Experts to assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate. Let me conclude with the following points. First, resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) are clear. We have an obligation to protect the people of Libya, and that is the goal of the current international efforts.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1973 (2011), the Secretary-General has received more than 45 communications from approximately 25 Member States and regional organizations and arrangements, informing him of actions taken with respect to the implementation of the resolution. The majority of those communications relate to paragraphs 4 and 8, and the remainder relate to humanitarian exemptions under paragraph 7, although they do not always fall under specific provisions in all of the cases. Last month, I provided the Council with an update on the 26 April letter addressed to the Secretary-General by NATO's Secretary-General conveying their first monthly report.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“The loss of remittances from migrant workers and reports of flows of arms from Libya to the Sahel could further complicate the already fragile situation in the region. For instance, more than 70,500 Chadians and 82,000 people from Niger have returned to their countries. The socio-economic strain is a serious issue. I am pleased to report that since 29 May, United Nations humanitarian agencies have been able to access Tripoli, Al-Khums, Zliten and Gharyan, in the Nafusa mountains, as well as opposition-controlled areas in Misrata and Ajdabiya and the Dehiba crossing point on the Libya-Tunisia border. This is largely due to an agreement that was reached with the Libyan authorities in April to provide security and other necessary arrangements for humanitarian agencies in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1973 (2011).”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“As of 23 June, over 1.1 million people had crossed the Libyan borders into Tunisia, Egypt, Niger, Algeria, Chad and the Sudan. However, as the opposition takes control of some of the towns and cities, there are 11-38899 reports that some migrant workers are actually returning to Libya. An estimated 3,000 individuals remain stranded at border points in Egypt, Tunisia and Niger. Around 16,000 people have arrived by boat in Italy and Malta. At least 1,400 people, mostly African migrants, are also in the area. We are also concerned about the many migrants, mostly sub-Saharan Africans, who are sailing in dangerous conditions towards Europe from Libya. Many of those migrants remain unaccounted for, or have died at sea. Several of the neighbouring countries have raised serious concerns about the impact of the Libyan crisis.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“The authorities in Tripoli emphasized the centrality of the United Nations in dealing with the current crisis and their readiness to engage in a process to implement resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011). In Benghazi, he stressed to the TNC the importance of engaging in a dialogue that would lead to a political solution. The TNC reiterated its willingness to work with, and through, the United Nations, including engaging in indirect talks so as to define a transition. I should also note that today, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi, his son, Mr. Saif Al-Islam Qadhafi, and Mr. Abdullah Al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. Let me now turn to the humanitarian situation.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“He continues to be in close contact with both parties. He is trying to narrow the differences between the two parties and to start indirect talks. On 7and 8 June, he met with Government officials in Tripoli and Transitional National Council (TNC) representatives in Benghazi and discussed with both parties their views on a transition process. He is also in frequent telephone contact with all of the relevant parties. Discussions have revolved around the need to end hostilities, agree on a transitional arrangement that is linked to a political process and facilitate safe humanitarian access. In Tripoli, the Special Envoy encouraged the regime to accept a transition and to define its parameters.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“During that meeting, all participating organizations were united in their resolve 2 to find a lasting solution to the crisis and issued a joint press statement to that end. The Special Envoy, Mr. Abdel-Elah Al-Khatib, is today in South Africa to confer with President Jacob Zuma following yesterday's meeting of the African Union Ad Hoc High-Level Committee on Libya. He will then accompany the Deputy Secretary-General to Malabo to attend the AU Summit in order to discuss with other African leaders, the African Union Commission and the Libyan parties the next step in the political process. He plans to Visit Libya in the near future and will then travel to New York to brief the Security Council. The Special Envoy has made two additional trips to Libya since I last briefed the Council, on 31 May (see S/PV.6541).”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General has continued his discussions with Libyan authorities, world leaders and the heads of the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (01C) and NATO on the situation in Libya. Recently, he participated in the second high-level meeting of regional organizations, held in Cairo on 18 June, via videoconference. The representatives of the AU, the EU, the League of Arab States and the OIC, together with the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy to Libya, exchanged views on the ways and means to bring the current conflict to an end, ensure the effective protection of the civilian population and usher in a political process that would make it possible to develop the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: Please allow me to provide a short briefing this morning on the military, political and humanitarian situation in Libya. It has been almost five months since the political crisis in Libya began, three months since the passage of resolution 1973 (2011) and 100 days since NATO operations began. While we do not have a detailed understanding of the military situation on the ground, it is clear that the initiative, although halting, is now with the opposition forces and is supported at times by NATO air power. Press reports point to heavy fighting in the vicinity of Bir Al-Ghanam, some 50 miles from Tripoli. There are also reports of some fighting in Brega, shelling by regime forces in Misrata and NATO air strikes in Tripoli. We are continuing our efforts to implement the provisions of resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011).”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, with both the Palestinians and Israelis stressing their desire to negotiate, President Obama's speech contained ideas that the international community can rally behind to offer a framework to resume talks and seek an agreement. The Secretary-General looks forward to the Quartet giving impetus to this objective through a meeting at the principals level soon. 11-38534 But what is most important is that the leaders on the ground rise to the challenge. They face political risks and there are many questions in the minds of their publics. There is also a gulf of confidence between the parties. But we appeal to them to return to negotiations in the interests of their respective peoples, without further delay, and to negotiate seriously in order to reach an agreement.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The situation faced by Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon continues to be a matter of concern. I urge donors to continue and, if possible, increase their support for regular UNRWA programmes aimed at delivering basic services, such as education and health care, to Palestinian refugees, and for the reconstruction of the Nahr al-Bared camp in northern Lebanon, which was destroyed in 2007. As the sixteenth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) is to be submitted soon, I will not elaborate today on the important developments in recent weeks that fall under the purview of that resolution.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“On 18 June, armed clashes between the predominantly Sunni neighbourhood of Bab al-Tabbaneh and the predominantly Alawite neighbourhood of J abal Mohsen, in the northern city of Tripoli, left six people dead and 22 others injured. The clashes erupted after demonstrations in support of anti-regime protests in Syria. The United Nations continues to monitor developments along Lebanon's northern border. The influx of Syrian nationals into northern Lebanon, which reached an estimated 4,000 persons in mid-May, has virtually stopped since early June. This is attributed to the imposition by Syrian authorities of additional security measures along the border. The United Nations is coordinating closely with the Government of Lebanon on the provision of assistance to the displaced and on matters of protection and the determination of their status.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The Special Coordinator condemned the desecration and called on the Israeli Government to ensure the accountability of those responsible and to protect the human rights of Palestinians and their property, including religious sites. Please allow me to turn to the situation in Lebanon. On 13 June, Prime Minister Mikati announced the formation of a new Government, which in large part is composed of the 8 March coalition. According to the Lebanese Constitution, the new Government must present its programme to Parliament and gain its confidence within 30 days. Let me be clear: the Secretary-General expects the new Government to reiterate its commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and to all of Lebanon's international obligations.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians and their property in the West Bank resulted in 13 Palestinian injuries and extensive material damage. Palestinian property was vandalized in Nablus on 29 May by Israelis visiting Joseph's Tomb, a nearby Palestinian-controlled religious site. In response to the IDF's dismantling of a settlement outpost on 2 June near the Shiloh settlement, settlers attacked Palestinians and their property under the so-called price-tag policy. A mosque in the village of Al-Mughayar was set on fire and its outside walls were sprayed with graffiti on 7 June. The Israeli Government condemned this attack.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Following this decision, Palestinian organizations cancelled protests along the Blue Line and opted instead to hold a day-long sit-in in refugee camps. Demonstrations in the West Bank resulted in approximately 120 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier injured, and 15 Palestinians arrested by the IDF. In other demonstrations during the reporting period, violent clashes between anti-barrier protestors and Israeli security forces resulted in 95 Palestinians injured and numerous arrests and cases of gas inhalation. The IDF conducted 386 search operations in the occupied West Bank, in which 139 Palestinians were injured and 329 arrested, among them three members of the Palestinian Legislative Council, from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Hamas, and two Fatah leaders, while 25 Israeli security officers were also injured.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Riots took place the following day in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Syria during funerals for those killed, apparently in frustration against Palestinian factions based in Syria that had encouraged the breach attempt, resulting in a reported 12 killed. There were no demonstrations along the Blue Line on 5 June during the so-called An-Naksa day events. Following the confrontation on 15 May, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon discussed measures to prevent further incidents with the parties. On 2 June, the Lebanese Armed Forces decided to strictly forbid demonstrators from entering the area south of the Litani River and to impose strict security measures along certain portions of the Blue Line.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The IDF first responded with verbal warnings through a loudspeaker, the use of tear gas and warning shots above the crowd. It then employed live fire to prevent demonstrators from reaching the fence, resulting in reports of 23 people 3 killed and many more wounded. UNDOF helped calm the situation and is seeking to confirm the facts. The Secretary-General, who had sent appeals for calm, responsibility and restraint to all parties throughout the region, regretted the loss of life and condemned the use of violence and all actions intended to provoke violence. He called for maximum restraint on all sides and strict observance of international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians, while reminding the Syrian authorities of their obligation to protect UNDOF personnel and facilities.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) demolished 81 Palestinian structures in the West Bank, including two in East Jerusalem, displacing 260 people, including 145 children. This included the demolition of 29 structures in Al-Hadidiya and in the northern Jordan Valley on 21 June. The planning regime applied by the Israeli authorities in this area prohibits residents from constructing any structures in their community. On 5 June, large crowds of demonstrators in two locations in the Golan attempted to breach the ceasefire line and cross the technical fence. This incident has been reported by the Secretary-General in his current report (S/2011/359) on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), and Assistant-Secretary General Edmond Mulet will brief the Council after this meeting.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Israeli settlement activity continued in violation of international law and the Road Map. According to the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics, construction was under way on 1,774 units in the first quarter of 2011 in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem. The Ministry of Defence approved an additional 294 units in the settlement of Beitar Illit during the reporting period. Settlement activity is continuing in East Jerusalem as well. I note with concern the conduct of a dedication ceremony at the settlement of Ma'aleh Zeitim, in the heart of the Palestinian East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras Al-Amud, in the presence of the Knesset Speaker and senior Cabinet members. We are concerned that continued demolitions in Area C are displacing Palestinians from their communities.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General has called upon, and written letters to, Governments concerned to use their influence to discourage flotillas, which carry the potential for dangerous escalation. All involved 11-38534 must act responsibly and with caution to avoid any violent incidents. On 25 June, Israeli Staff Sergeant Gilad Shalit will have spent five years in Hamas captivity. We urge humanitarian access to him and his immediate release, and hope that prisoner-exchange efforts will bear fruit. This would impact favourably on the situation of several thousand Palestinian prisoners in Israel and on the broader political atmosphere. The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process uses its contacts with all parties to support efforts in this regard.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“We continue to stress that the market in aggregate, steel bar and cement can and should be liberalized by the Israeli authorities. On 25 May, Egypt announced extended working hours and eased crossing procedures for persons at the Rafah crossing point between Gaza and Egypt, subject to security checks. Difficulties have surfaced between Egypt and the de facto Hamas authorities in the implementation of that adjustment. Efforts continue to combat the smuggling of weapons through tunnels. In relation to reports that a new flotilla is planned in the next few days, I want to reiterate today the strong view of the United Nations that assistance for the population of Gaza should be delivered through official crossings.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“One Palestinian civilian was killed by Israeli fire on 21 May while approaching the border fence during the night, and two civilians were injured by Israeli forces on 20 and 29 May, respectively. We continue to urge calm and restraint for the sake of the civilian populations on both sides. On 16 June, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) summer games were launched in Gaza, providing thousands of children with recreational and learning activities. We welcome Israel's approval, earlier this week, of a further $100 million in UNRWA construction projects, in particular 1,100 UNRWA housing units in Khan Younis and Rafah and a further 18 UNRWA schools, bringing the total of approved United Nations reconstruction over the past 15 months to approximately $265 million.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“11-38534 Those transfers help to ensure the payment of salaries for essential State functions, including security. It is also critical that donors commit additional funds to support the Palestinian Authority's recurrent budgetary expenditures, given its projected budget gap of approximately $300 million for the year. We will continue to work towards the full implementation of all aspects of resolution 1860 (2009) regarding Gaza. An overall state of calm between Israel and Gaza has generally prevailed for the past 10 weeks. However, during the reporting period, two rockets and two mortars were fired at Israel from Gaza, fortunately causing no injuries or damage, while Israel conducted six incursions and one air strike.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“It is vital that, until elections are held, any Government be committed to the programme of President Abbas and maintain security cooperation in the West Bank and calm in Gaza. Security cooperation between the Palestinian Authority and Israel in the West Bank continues, and must be maintained. I welcome the announcement that an eighth battalion of Palestinian security forces will be trained in Jordan with international assistance, bringing the number of internationally trained Palestinian security forces maintaining law and order in the West Bank to around 4,000. We count on Israel's continued cooperation in keeping up regular transfers of value added tax and customs revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, in line with its international obligations.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Factional representatives also met in Moscow and Ankara. On 24 May, the League of Arab States discussed ways to support the implementation of the Palestinian reconciliation agreement and to provide financial assistance to the Palestinians. President Abbas also held consultations in Saudi Arabia on 13 June. However, no agreement has yet been reached on the composition of the proposed Government. We recall the Secretary-General's consistent support of efforts for Palestinian unity in line with resolutions 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009). We wish to see unity in the framework of the positions of the Quartet and the commitments of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Arab Peace Initiative. We urge the parties to implement their agreement accordingly.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General strongly supports the convening of the Quartet at the principals level soon. The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Robert Serry, is in close contact with his fellow envoys in that regard, and with the parties. In addition, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, Mr. Alain Juppe, made proposals for resuming negotiations, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton, visited the region to impress upon the parties the European Union's sense of urgency and concern. During the reporting period, Fatah and Hamas leaders met under Egyptian auspices to discuss the implementation of the reconciliation agreement concluded in Cairo on 4 May.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“He believes that President Obama, in his speech of 19 May, offered important ideas that could help the peace talks to move forward, consistent with international positions and responding to the legitimate core concerns of both parties. He encourages Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to respond positively to that important speech. The Quartet agrees that moving forward on the basis of territory and security provides a foundation for Israelis and Palestinians to reach a final resolution of the conflict through serious and substantive negotiations and mutual agreement on all core issues. In a statement on 20 May, the Quartet reiterated its strong appeal to the parties to overcome the current obstacles and resume direct bilateral negotiations without delay or preconditions.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: Since we have tried to brief the Security Council regularly on the situations in Libya, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, I will limit today's briefing to its traditional topics. As popular protest and political change continue to sweep the region, the Israeli-Palestinian political process remains at a dangerous standstill. The Secretary-General is increasingly worried about the impasse. The resumption of meaningful negotiations is urgent. In that context, the Secretary-General hopes that both parties will demonstrate a renewed determination to achieve a peace agreement that provides for two States living side by side in dignity, security and peace, consistent with long-established and recognized parameters.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source
“Finally, we are making progress on contingency plans for post-conflict peacebuilding. As the Secretary- General mentioned in Addis Ababa last week, the Special Adviser, Mr. Ian Martin, has initiated a pre- assessment process focusing on six areas: political, security apparatus, rule of law and human rights, economic recovery, public administration and physical infrastructure. Of course, the plan will be guided by the principle that the fate of Libya is to be decided by the Libyan people and that their representatives must determine what assistance they would like, in the end, from the international community.”
2011-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6541 (2011) · source
“First, protection of civilians in areas where the fighting is taking place still remains a fundamental concern. I reiterate the Secretary-General's appeal for increased support for humanitarian assistance to 11-35804 affected populations both in Libya and in neighbouring countries. All parties to the conflict must of course take measures to spare civilians from the effects of the hostilities. Secondly, in the political process, our immediate goal is to secure a commitment from the parties to engage in indirect negotiations based on the proposals presented to them by the Special Envoy. We believe that this process is crucial in our efforts to find a lasting solution to the crisis. It also responds to the legitimate demands of the Libyan people and to resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011).”
2011-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6541 (2011) · source