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lines on the record: 171
first: 2008-09-26
most recent: 2010-07-21
sittings or episodes: 21
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“For those of us who seek to resume the peace process in the Middle East, debating the Goldstone report in the Security Council is but a tale full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. If Israel is asked to take further risks for peace, the international community must recognize our right to self-defence.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“It falls directly into the pitfall strategically laid by terrorist organizations around the world. It prevents and will prevent democratic Member States from defending themselves against terrorism. It permits terrorists to victimize civilians, target the innocent and use those it claims to defend as human shields. By trying to bring that report before a so-called urgent debate in the Security Council, the Council's attention was diverted from the reality in our region. Rather than dealing with the situation in the Middle East, and instead of encouraging the parties to move towards peace and resume negotiations, the debate in this Council has been shifted to discussing a narrative that is destructive to the peace process.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“That arch-terrorist is responsible for the cold-blooded murder of hundreds of innocent men, women and children over the skies of Lockerbie. This is the same Member State whose leader, in his memorable soliloquy before the General Assembly three weeks ago (see A/64/PV.3), called the Security Council a "Terror Council". Today we have heard references to the Goldstone report (A/HRC/12/48). Although the debate on that report belongs elsewhere, let me briefly state Israel's position. I regret to say that the Goldstone report is one-sided, biased and therefore wrong, just like the forum and the mandate that established its mission. The report favours and legitimizes terrorism. It is a prize for terrorist organizations. It denies Israel's right to defend its citizens.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“That is the situation in the Middle East. This monthly meeting was supposed to take place next week, but was rescheduled due to what was described as the urgency of the matter. An outside bystander would think that the issue of such an urgent meeting would be the continuous shelling of Israeli territory by terrorists from Gaza and Lebanon, or the continuous threats from Iran's nuclear development. However, the urgency of the matter is a pretext to hijack the Council's agenda by raising an issue here that belongs elsewhere. The Member State responsible for this dereliction of procedure is, as we all know, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. This is the Member State, a true champion of human rights, which recently offered an official hero's welcome to an arch-terrorist.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Yet Israel's hope turned into a nightmare. Instead of promoting a functioning Palestinian society, Hamas has built an infrastructure of terror. Instead of promoting peace, Hamas has murdered and silenced opposition, while inciting an entire generation to kill and hate. Gaza is occupied by terrorism: Hamas terrorism. Hamas openly rejects Israel's right to exist. Hamas openly rejects a two-State solution. Their charter calls for Jews to be killed and quotes notorious anti-Semitic citations. Yet the world does nothing. As Hamas smuggled a constant supply of deadly Iranian arms into Gaza, the world did nothing. As Hamas placed weapons and launched attacks from within schools, mosques and hospitals, the world did nothing. As Hamas fired 12,000 rockets against 1 million innocent Israeli men, women and children, the world did nothing.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“That country, Iran, is driven by religious extremism, officially sponsors Holocaust denial and violently suppresses the democratic aspirations of its citizens, while continuing to promote international terrorism. The world's most dangerous weapons are quickly falling into the hands of the most dangerous regime in the world. That is the real threat to peace and security in our region and in the world. Five years ago, in the pursuit of peace, Israel dismantled 21 settlements and uprooted over 8,000 Israelis from the Gaza Strip. The former Secretary- General, Kofi Annan, called Israel's actions a courageous decision. This very Council commended the ongoing implementation of the disengagement process. Member States assured us that if Israel needed to defend itself, international legitimacy would be on our side.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We trust that the upcoming report of the Secretary-General on resolution 1701 (2006) will offer practical and tangible steps towards further implementation of that important resolution. This is the situation in the Middle East. Behind Hizbullah's defiance and build-up stands Iran. Iran's sponsorship and support of terrorism is pushing the region towards instability and conflict. As Iran hurtles towards nuclear weapons capabilities, coupled with long-range missiles, its leaders refuse to truthfully answer the inquiries and demands of the international community. The recent Iranian admission of a uranium enrichment plant outside Qom leaves no doubt: the Iranian nuclear programme is an international crisis.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“That grave incident once again highlights a reality that we have been facing for years in southern Lebanon, as well as in Gaza: a terrorist organization, rearming and deploying within civilian areas, endangering not only peace and security but, cynically, the very civilians themselves. The evidence of that phenomenon is clear, as was demonstrated yesterday in southern Lebanon and seen on television or on our computer screens. We expect UNIFIL and the relevant United Nations authorities to promptly conduct a thorough investigation into that incident and to share its findings with the Governments of Lebanon and of Israel and with the members of the Security Council. Southern Lebanon is occupied by terrorism: Hizbullah's terrorism.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“The Hizbullah terrorist organization continues to receive deadly weapons from its sponsors, Members of this Organization. At the same time, Hizbullah is building a military infrastructure in the midst of the civilian population south of the Litani River. Its operatives and affiliated civilians openly threaten the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), obstructing it from discharging its mandate. The explosion of an actively maintained weapons depot in Khirbat Salim on 16 July proved beyond any doubt that Hizbullah's violations are the greatest obstacle to the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). In addition, two days before the present meeting, another explosion of arms occurred, in a civilian home in the village of Tayr Filsay.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“A peace in which two States, one Jewish, one Palestinian, will live side by side in peace and security. Recognizing such a vision will move the peace process forward. Terrorism, bloodshed and incitement will not. Let me briefly describe the reality on the ground. As I have lately communicated, the month of September witnessed an alarming rise in terrorist attacks. In the South, 13 rockets and mortars were fired at Israel from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Fifteen other attacks were launched with light weapons and anti-tank missiles. There were multiple attempts by terrorists to infiltrate Israel and to plant explosives along the fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel. To our North, three rockets were launched on Israeli territory from southern Lebanon.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Since that meeting, Special Envoy Senator Mitchell and his team have been relentlessly engaged in an effort to put the peace process back on track. And less than a week ago, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the President of the United States. Allow me to congratulate President Obama and the people of the United States on this honourable recognition. The Nobel Prize was granted to President Obama for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" in pursuit of peace. The Middle East is indeed one of those areas yearning for peace - a peace based on the vision laid down by the United Nations itself in 1947: two States for two peoples. Israel seeks peace. We want a genuine peace, a defensible peace, a permanent peace.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Let me thank Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for his informative and important briefing highlighting the very complex, broader aspects of the situation in the Middle East. May I also take this opportunity to bid farewell to a friend and diplomat, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, and to thank him for his great work for peace and security in this Council. I wish Sir John Sawers great success in his next mission. The Security Council meets today for its monthly debate on the situation in the Middle East and the question of Palestine. Since the most recent meeting on this matter, an important trilateral meeting has taken place between United States, Palestinian and Israeli leaders.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“They all play an important role in an increasingly challenging and difficult environment, and Israel commends their dedication. Israel remains committed to the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and looks forward to cooperating with the Security Council, with the Secretary-General, with DPKO and with UNIFIL in that regard.”
2009-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6183 (2009) · source
“This, along with the ongoing supply of arms across the penetrable Syrian- Lebanese border, constitutes an increasing threat to peace and stability in the region. In the light of the July incidents, the renewal of the mandate of UNIFIL is an excellent opportunity for the Security Council and DPKO to further encourage UNIFIL to strengthen its good work. Such increased efforts should help ensure that the area between the Blue Line and the Litani River is "an area free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons other than those of the Government of Lebanon and of UNIFIL" (resolution 1701 (2006), para. 8). In conclusion, I wish to extend Israel's appreciation to the countries contributing troops to UNIFIL; to the Force Commander, General Graziano; to his officers and staff; and to the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.”
2009-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6183 (2009) · source
“The Secretary-General further noted the presence of individuals belonging to Hizbullah in the Vicinity of Khirbat Salim. In his own words, the Secretary- General wrote unequivocally that "This presence of unauthorized assets or weapons between the Blue Line and the Litani River constitutes a clear violation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006)" (Ibid., p. 2). The following days witnessed further Violations of resolution 1701 (2006), with the obstruction of the freedom of movement of UNIFIL and breaches of the Blue Line by Hizbullah and its supporters. Those additional incidents are clear evidence of the active presence of Hizbullah, a terrorist organization, in southern Lebanon.”
2009-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6183 (2009) · source
“A terrorist organization, Hizbullah, continues to deploy its assets and operates actively both north and south of the Litani River in clear Violation of resolution 1701 (2006) and other relevant Security Council resolutions. The region has recently witnessed serious incidents, in which multiple explosions occurred in Khirbat Salim, in southern Lebanon, on 14 July. The Secretary-General, in his letter of 6 August to the President of the Security Council, duly noted that the explosions were caused by "a large quantity of 09-49586 weapons and ammunition" in an arms cache that was "actively maintained" (5/2009/407, pp. 1-2). As I understand it, the same was reported by officials of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) in their briefings to the Council.”
2009-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6183 (2009) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your stewardship of the Council during the month of August. Israel welcomes the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 1884 (2009) and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year. That peacekeeping mission plays an important role in the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). Israel commends UNIFIL on the fulfilment of its mandate in a challenging and difficult environment. The situation in southern Lebanon remains complex. The events of the past July shed light upon a dangerous phenomenon about which Israel has been warning.”
2009-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6183 (2009) · source
“Allow me to also share that, through Israel's international aid agency, my Government organizes programmes in women's leadership and capacity-building for women's non-governmental organizations. We believe that the skills learned in these programmes can make a real difference on the ground in post-conflict recovery. The international community has been challenged. All States must, individually and collectively, answer this challenge. Israel pledges itself to this clear international consensus, and it extends its hand to any partner in this important endeavour. We are speaking not of statistics but of devastated lives, and we should commit ourselves to getting the job done. As you yourself, Sir, and Ambassador Rice mentioned earlier this morning, if ever there was the global resolve to do it, it is now.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Regrettably, there have been accusations of sexual misconduct committed by United Nations personnel themselves. Whenever this occurs, the reputation of all peacekeepers may be tarnished. We must be certain that all mission personnel have been properly trained in appropriate conduct, with transparent investigation of all allegations and swift prosecution of those who abuse their position of authority. The zero-tolerance policy must be strictly enforced. In the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), the Women's Equal Rights Law in Israel has been amended to mandate the inclusion of women in any group appointed to peacebuilding negotiations or working towards conflict resolution.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Israel supports the immediate deployment of a commission of inquiry to investigate crimes of sexual violence to several areas plagued by such crimes. Israel also looks forward to the joint study by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the protection of civilian mandates. We must ensure that mandates for peacekeeping missions in areas racked by sexual violence contain explicit and unambiguous provisions for the protection of civilians from such acts. Moreover, before the renewal of such mandates, there should be a candid assessment of results, with mandates or strategies revised as necessary. Increasing the deployment of women and gender advisers would further increase the ability of missions to effectively protect civilians from sexual abuse.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The tactical use of sexual violence lies at the heart of resolution 1820 (2008), for, while rape and sexual violence are first and foremost crimes against individual women and girls, such acts are often designed to deliberately and systematically destroy the tenuous social fabric that exists during periods of conflict. The intention is to inflict suffering and instil fear. Families - and societies - bear the scars of these acts long after hostilities have ceased. The use of sexual violence as a tool of war is surely a form of terrorism. Israel condemns it and strongly urges the Council to strengthen its tools for protecting women and girls. The Secretary-General's recent report points to a number of useful actions that Member States and the Organization can pursue.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“While all those measures are steps forward, it is clear that we still have a very long way to go. Israel welcomes the Secretary-General's initial report on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) (S/2009/362), which sets out a number of serious challenges facing the international community in addressing crimes of sexual violence. One example from the report conveys the scale of the problem: there have been a staggering 200,000 cases of sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since the outset of hostilities. Elsewhere, in one third of the cases tried before the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, sexual violence was found to be part of a widespread and systematic attack against civilians.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“I too thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership in holding this very important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for honouring us with his presence this morning as we discuss the important issue of sexual violence in conflict areas. As a sponsor of resolution 1820 (2008), Israel closely follows developments around the world concerning its implementation. Since the resolution's adoption last year, and in the nine years since the Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), we have seen some progress on issues concerning women, peace and security. We welcome the increased deployment of gender advisers, the routine inclusion in peacekeeping mandates of provisions for the protection of women and girls from sexual violence, and the growing awareness of the need to include women in any peace process.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“It is a way that represents a better future for all in our beleaguered region. It offers hope to our peoples. Israel, for its part, has made a clear choice - to pursue the way of peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Israel will continue to build a foundation of peace that promotes progress on economic, political and security-related matters. We call upon all our neighbours to translate into action the spirit of the Arab Peace Initiative. Admittedly, dangers and risks still remain. In the West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian security forces have successfully curbed terrorist activities. However, such success has not yet significantly diminished the threat at hand. We now stand at a critical juncture. One path is the way of terrorism and hatred. It is the way of Hamas, the way of Hizbullah and the way of terror. It is the way of Iran. It offers violence, not vision; confrontation, not coexistence. A second way lies ahead of us, as well. It is the way of peace, prosperity and mutual respect.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“A special ministerial committee headed by the Prime Minister was established to facilitate economic projects and integration between Israel and the West Bank. Such efforts, including an industrial zone in Jenin, an agricultural export venture in Jericho and the creation of tourist infrastructure along the Jordan River, are only the beginning. Yet they offer concrete ways to build a foundation of coexistence in our region. Earlier this month, the Quartet's Middle East Envoy, Mr. Tony Blair, publicly applauded Israel's concrete efforts to promote peace. He noted that such steps had not been appropriately commended, or even acknowledged, by members of the international community. Israel continues to call for the immediate resumption of a political dialogue with the Palestinian Authority.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Our partners in the peace process must recognize that Israel has always been and will continue to be the eternal homeland of the Jewish people. As Israel's Prime Minister recently stated, if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish State, we are ready to agree to a real peace agreement - a demilitarized Palestinian State side by side with the Jewish State. This year, Israel took a number of successful security coordination steps that extend Palestinian movement, strengthen Palestinian security forces and improve the Palestinian economy. Thus, 152 roadblocks have been dismantled or have extended their hours of passage. Such measures offer improvements to the lives of Palestinians in the West Bank and serve as important confidence-building measures.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Those numbers reflect only part of Hamas's military build-up and demonstrate its desire to provoke another conflict. The Hamas terrorist organization continues to reject the terms established by the international community, namely, recognition of the State of Israel, an end to violence and acceptance of previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel desires peace. Our desire for peace is rooted in our yearning for a future in which Israelis and Palestinians will have put an end to the suffering and bereavement that have afflicted our region for too long. We seek a brighter future, a future in which Israel and all of its Arab neighbours can better fulfil their aspirations and pursue their dream of leading normal, peaceful and creative lives. Peace is built solely through direct negotiations between the parties themselves.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“The Council must consider more effective ways to impose its arms embargo along the Lebanese-Syrian border. It should strengthen the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the Lebanese armed forces and establish clear benchmarks to disarm and dismantle Hizbullah. Turning to Gaza, the Council cannot ignore the second terrorist front that Israel confronts - the Hamas rulers of Gaza. We cannot ignore the smuggling of deadly weapons and arms into Gaza, which, sadly, hasten a future military conflict. As acknowledged in a recent report by Mr. Robert Serry, Israel advised that it had detected the smuggling into Gaza of no less than 330 mortars, 37 rockets, roughly 40 anti-tank weapons, 46 anti-aircraft missiles and 17 tons of explosives.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“From southern Lebanon to Gaza, the arming, training and financing of terrorism bear the same certificate of origin: Tehran. The Iranian Government remains the world's greatest sponsor of terrorism. It sabotages the peace process. It threatens the stability of countries in the region. Moreover, Iran continues to pursue the development of nuclear weapons, together with long- range missiles. That is a clear threat to peace and to security. Such grave realities reflect an unsustainable future. The Security Council has already addressed that dangerous phenomenon, but there is more to be done on this issue, too. We call upon the Council to act urgently and effectively to put an end to the Iranian nuclear threat and to stem Iranian terrorist interference.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“It further shows the challenges to the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), namely, an unenforced arms embargo along the Lebanese-Syrian border and the presence of Hizbullah on the ground. This terrorist group threatens Israel, Lebanon and the region, as it continues to build its military infrastructure, both north and south of the Litani River. Above all, the Khirbat Salim explosion demonstrated that the work of the Security Council in Lebanon is necessary and urgent. In that regard, I congratulate you, Mr. President, on convening the consultations and briefing by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations held on 23 July. However, there is more to be done. The repeated breaches by Hizbullah of the Council's demands are indicative of the danger posed to our region by Iran.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“If you, as you claim, tie your activity to religion and Allah, then you must empty the residential areas of weaponry and ammunition and of all else that threatens our lives." This explosion, which occurred 13 days ago, exposed the world to a dangerous phenomenon that Israel has been warning about for years. It demonstrated that the Hizbullah terrorist organization, together with its two sponsors - Member States of this Organization - continue to operate actively south of the Litani river in overt Violation of resolution 1701 (2006), as this Council was informed last week by Under-Secretary-General Le Roy. This severe incident - the most grave in a series of Violations by Hizbullah over the last three years - demonstrates to the world the volatile reality on the ground.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“"The policy that we are adopting thus far, of concealing what is happening in reality, due to various security pretexts, in effect allow the armed elements to fulfil their interests at the expense of the welfare and the prosperity of people of the Lebanese nation." The letter continues: "To the leaders of Hizbullah we say: we are not so naive. We distinguish very well between the sounds of regular fire and the sounds of an explosion of cluster bombs and other explosive materials. We have had enough of the pain and the disasters of the so-called victory of July 2006.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on your leadership of the Council for the month of July. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his informative briefing. I shall begin my statement by citing from a letter sent by courageous residents of Khirbat Salim to the President of Lebanon in the aftermath of the explosion in their village earlier this month. The letter appeared in the Lebanese newspaper Al-Mustaqbal on 16 July. "The explosion of the arms depot in our town Khirbat Salim is a most dangerous and worrisome matter, which brings into the open what everyone is trying to black out, to obfuscate and to conceal, namely illegal arms and their storage in our civilian areas and in basements near our children by an organization that has begun to pose a threat to our interests and to our tranquil lives.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“This phenomenon and its consequences are recognized by many Governments in our region, and they must be confronted by the international community in the strongest possible terms. We in Israel are all too familiar with the horrifying toll that terrorism exacts, and so I wish to thank you once again, Mr. President, for convening today's important meeting. However, while our condemnation of terrorism today is important, it is not an end in itself. Our words here will not protect innocent men, women and children from the evils of terrorism. Only our collective action will. We appreciate this opportunity for dialogue and an exchange of ideas, and we are prepared to continue to do our part. Nothing justifies terrorism, and we must do all that we can to eradicate this threat. The world expects nothing less, and humanity deserves so much more.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“With the relocation of the CTITF to the Department of Political Affairs, we hope that such integration will further augment and enhance cooperation. Furthermore, the international community must address in a proactive and operative manner the threat posed by the transfer of weapons and capabilities by some Member States to terrorist organizations in our region. The danger emanating from the continuous smuggling of arms is evident in our region, where ongoing efforts by Iran and Syria provide terrorist organizations - in particular, Hamas in Gaza and Hizbollah in Lebanon - with sophisticated and deadly weapons. This support - which constitutes a violation of numerous Security Council resolutions - not only threatens Israel, but also undermines the stability of our entire region.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Israel fully supports the renewal of the mandate of the 1540 Committee and believes that it is critical to continue to develop international standards against the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In order to increase the dialogue among Member States and the 1540 Committee, my delegation believes that receiving periodic briefings by the expert coordinator would enhance Member States' understanding of the work of the Committee. On a broad level, my delegation believes that we must actively and robustly support the work of the counter-terrorism committees of the United Nations, as well as the work of Member States in this regard. Close cooperation and coordination among all three subsidiary bodies and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) is also of the utmost importance.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In relation to the work of the 1540 Committee, Israel firmly supports resolution 1540 (2004), the work of the Committee and the subsequent renewal of its mandate. Israel remains committed to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and calls on other Member States to ensure their compliance with the resolution in order to redouble our collective efforts on this critical issue. Israel continues to believe that the convergence of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction - chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological weapons - represents a grave global threat. We must continue to seek and implement measures that keep the world's most dangerous weapons out of the hands of the world's most dangerous individuals.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Regarding the work of that Committee, Israel welcomes the progress towards promoting clear and fair procedures concerning the inclusion of individuals on the consolidated list. My delegation realizes that the ongoing review of individuals and entities placed on the consolidated list, with the aim of ensuring clear and fair procedures, is a dynamic process that allows for further improvement. In that regard, resolution 1822 (2008) was a major step forward, and the next renewal of the mandate of the 1267 sanctions Committee in December should consider further improvements. We believe, in particular, that the publication of the statement of case will further enhance the ability of Member States to implement sanctions against the said individuals and entities.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It is our understanding that many requests for assistance were successfully responded to and resulted in tangible support. With the successful enhancement of technical assistance, Israel would welcome similar emphasis on the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), as outlined in those resolutions, as well as subsequent resolutions, including resolution 1805 (2008). In that regard, Israel is encouraged by the dialogue between Member States and the CTED with regard to the Preliminary Implementation Assessments, and we look forward to the finalization of the technical guide that will serve as a road map for the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee remains an important part of our efforts to isolate terrorists and their means to inflict harm.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The implementation of numerous reforms, as articulated in resolution 1805 (2008) and in Mr. Smith's organizational plan (see S/2008/80), led to effective methods of work and sustained achievements by the CTED. Israel looks forward to the interim review report that will highlight ongoing plans, successes and challenges during the remaining period of its mandate. We would also like to touch upon the policy adopted in resolution 1805 (2008) relating to country visits. That revised policy, which permits more tailored visits to States and donors alongside traditional visits, has proved to be an effective and valuable tool. This policy has also contributed considerably to enhancing technical assistance, and it enables the CTED to better engage with donor and recipient countries.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me also say that nothing can be more appalling than to hear the justification of terrorism, and nothing can be more ironic than to be lectured on "commitments" to combat terrorism and on "measures" to prevent terrorism, as we have just heard from the Syrian representative. Let me remind the Council that Syria supports, harbours, finances and trains terrorists in our region. As for the work of the three Committees, I wish to comment on certain specific aspects that merit our attention. Regarding the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), I would like to thank Mr. Smith for his able leadership. We are appreciative of his ongoing dialogue with Member States, and the regular updates on current affairs, to enable us to best respond to and support his work.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Israel has strengthened and will continue to strengthen its capacity to work and cooperate with international bodies to enhance collective efforts with respect to counter-terrorism. In the debate earlier today, some delegations sought to explain terrorism. Let me stress that terrorism is terrorism is terrorism and that we cannot and should not try to justify it. That principle has been reaffirmed in the General Assembly's Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, in numerous Security Council resolutions and by the Secretary-General himself. Nothing justifies the horrible phenomenon of terrorism, which is the global plague of our time.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and to thank you for convening this important debate. Today, as we discuss the scourge of terrorism, the world continues to see terrorism raise its ugly head around the globe. These terrorists turn civilians into targets, shields and weapons. There is no way to justify the unjustifiable: the killing of the innocent. There must be unanimous and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, irrespective of the motivation, by the world community. With that in mind, my delegation welcomes the work of the three subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, the able stewardship of their Chairpersons and the informative briefings delivered earlier.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Often, their work is carried out under very difficult circumstances, and their efforts deserve our unwavering support. We should seize this opportunity to reach international consensus on the issues of concern and together improve the situation for children in armed conflict around the globe.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“After intensive investment of resources to help stabilize a post-conflict situation, viable alternatives to violence need to be put in place as quickly as possible. These efforts must also be sustained until reintegration has been achieved. The longer children languish in camps or, worse, continue to be compelled to take part in violence, the dimmer the prospects are for their effective reintegration, and formal education may never resume. Time is of the essence for preventing armed conflicts, but also for protecting individual children. To this end, a candid assessment of the Working Group's impact on various situations should be carried out in order to arrive at best practices. Israel recognizes the work of all individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting children.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Certain aspects of her work, however, deserve to be examined more carefully, especially those aspects in the reports which rely heavily on unsubstantiated allegations and which lack supporting detail. The practice is so extensive as to cast a shadow over these reports, and it does a general disservice to the cause of children and armed conflict. We urge the Office of the Special Representative to give greater attention to the invaluable process of carefully documenting and vetting the various sources of the information it receives. Israel believes that more intensive work should be done to ensure the long-term effectiveness of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“And while children were trained, indoctrinated and used by Hamas in the hostilities, the Secretary-General's report states only that "community members are reluctant to provide information on cases of children used by armed forces or armed groups for fear of reprisals" (S/2009/J58, para. 86). We should also remember that childhood indoctrination into prejudice, hatred and the ways of terrorism has devastating effects. Indoctrination and incitement to violence is, regrettably, all too common in some areas in my region. More attention should be paid to this practice in the Special Representative's reports, and they should clearly and unequivocally condemn all such exploitation. Israel follows with interest the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who is a tireless advocate for children.”
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“In the recent armed conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist entity in Gaza, Hamas terrorists displayed the same callous disregard for the lives of both Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children. They initiated the conflict by their years-long barrage of rockets and mortars launched from Gaza into Israel, killing, wounding and terrorizing civilians across the southern part of my country. These rockets and mortars were often launched from heavily populated civilian areas, very often in close proximity to schools and hospitals. During the recent conflict, Hamas terrorists hid among Gaza's civilian population, using and abusing them as human shields. While civilians have been too intimidated to denounce the terrorists for this abhorrent practice, the evidence for its widespread use is overwhelming and incontrovertible.”
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“There is a growing consensus in favour of adding this violation as a trigger for the listing of specific groups that warrant the attention and monitoring of the Working Group. These acts are deliberate and are often carried out as tools of war and terror. Israel adds its voice to those of States calling for the addition of grave sexual violence to the list of violations that trigger the listing of a party in the Secretary-General's annexes. Terrorism deliberately targeting civilians, including children, continues to plague many regions in the world. Only a few weeks ago, an Israeli child was murdered and another seriously wounded by an axe-wielding terrorist.”
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