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Sallam

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2008-01-22
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2008-01-22
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  1. “They should implement all of their obligations, as defined under the Road Map endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 1515 (2003), to end the occupation of Palestinian territories and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, in order to establish an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital. They also must justly address the situation of Palestinian refugees in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III), in order to bring about a just, lasting and comprehensive peace among all peoples and all States in the Middle East.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  2. “We call for an international inquiry on Israeli crimes of aggression in the Gaza Strip, in order to put an end to those crimes, which contravene international legitimacy and international humanitarian law and norms. We also call for prompt action by the Quartet, which should fulfil its responsibilities with respect to what is taking place in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The international community needs to step up its efforts to bring about a peaceful, just and comprehensive settlement on the basis of internationally legitimate agreements: resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978) and 1397 (2002), the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Madrid terms of reference.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  3. “Electricity and gas cut-offs have led to a humanitarian tragedy and worsened daily life to the point that even hospitals, clinics and distribution points for humanitarian aid are unable to provide basic medical relief. All of that is due to the fact that the Israeli Government considers the Gaza Strip a "hostile entity". The Israeli Government is acting in violation of international law and norms, which state that the actions of that Government are illegal and illegitimate. The Arab States call upon the Security Council, at this emergency meeting, to shoulder its legal, political and humanitarian responsibility to put an end to acts of aggression that flout basic human rights and that run counter to the expectations and positions of the countries that have co-sponsored the peace process.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  4. “The aggression under way in Gaza raises doubts about the seriousness of the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations that began with the Annapolis Conference. Those negotiations ultimately aim at putting an end to the occupation and restoring the Palestinian territories. As I said, current doubts regarding those negotiations are a result of the recent developments in Gaza. We call for an immediate end to the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and a lifting of the siege imposed on the Palestinian territories. We also call for a reopening of the border crossings in order to facilitate the passage of emergency international humanitarian assistance, which the occupying forces have prevented from reaching affected areas.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  5. “In the latest escalation of its operations, the Israeli occupying forces launched on 15 January 2008 a broad-scale attack against residential neighbourhoods in Gaza, specifically the Zeitoun and Sajaayin districts. The occupying forces invaded the area with armoured vehicles, tanks and bulldozers, covered by its military aircraft and helicopters. The occupying Power needs to work to calm the situation and to undertake confidence-building measures in order to support the renewed direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. Instead, its illegal aggressive acts poison the atmosphere, undermine peace efforts and reignite the cycle of violence under which our peoples have suffered far too long.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  6. “The Arab Group also thanks you, Sir, for your prompt response to the request to hold an emergency meeting of the Security Council to review the latest developments in the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. War crimes are currently being committed against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank by Israel, the occupying Power, which, in spite of all of the efforts to restore peace, continues to commit crimes against Palestinians and blatantly violates their human rights. I would like to state, in this context, that despite all efforts, the occupying Power has in the last 10 days killed at least 40 Palestinians, including seven children.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source

  7. “Mr. Sallam (Saudi Arabia) (spoke in Arabic): It is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the Group of Arab States to convey to you, Sir, and to your brotherly country our most sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We are certain that you will guide the work of the Council with skill and wisdom. We also congratulate your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Italy, for having steered the work of the Security Council in a wise and noteworthy way last month. On behalf of the Group of Arab States, we congratulate the new members of the Security Council and wish them every success in their efforts.”

    2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source