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1. “It is vital that sufficient levels of aid continue to enter Gaza and that rapid, full, safe and unhindered access is allowed and facilitated in accordance with international humanitarian law. Humanitarian pauses are also essential. We must exert our influence on the parties to prevent a further escalation of the conflict and its potential spread throughout the region. That also requires calling for respect for international humanitarian law, which is key to halting the spiral of violence. Humanitarian action and crisis management are imperative, but we must not lose sight of the fact that the only foundation on which peace and stability can be built is a two- State solution — two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side, in peace, within secure and recognized borders, as envisaged by the Council.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

2. “We also stress the need to investigate all violations of international law so that those responsible can be brought to justice. Two weeks after the start of hostilities, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Gazans, including the 1.5 million of them who are displaced, are in urgent need of assistance and protection. Right now they are completely besieged, deprived of water, electricity and essential services. The ability of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to provide shelter and hospital capacity has been completely overwhelmed. In response to that emergency, I am pleased to announce that Switzerland has decided to rapidly disburse additional funds to the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

3. “Today we are mourning the victims of Hamas’s acts of terror and the deaths of thousands of civilians, including thousands of children, in Israel and throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. We offer our deepest condolences to their loved ones. Many people were killed and injured last week when the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza was struck. Switzerland joined the Secretary- General in unequivocally condemning the incident and has called for an investigation to shed light on the facts. It is imperative to protect the civilians and people who are no longer part of the hostilities. They must be protected from acts of terror in Israel and they must be protected in Gaza and the West Bank, where the increase in violence, particularly by settlers, is worrisome.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

4. “Since 7 October Switzerland has firmly condemned the acts of terror, the indiscriminate firing of rockets against Israel’s population and Hamas’s taking of hostages. All the hostages held in Gaza must be treated humanely and released immediately and unconditionally. From the beginning of the crisis, we have also acknowledged Israel’s legitimate claim to ensuring its national defence and security. International humanitarian law takes into account legitimate security needs and military necessity. We want to remind the parties of the binding nature of all of its rules, without exception, in particular the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution in the conduct of hostilities. Well before 7 October, we in the Council had been discussing the death toll, which was already reaching appalling levels.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

5. “Ms. Tisaffi (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. I also thank the Secretary-General, Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and his Deputy, Ms. Lynn Hastings, for their important briefings. The presence of many Foreign Ministers and other high representatives of Member States attests to the gravity of the situation. As the State depositary of the Geneva Conventions, Switzerland has made the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law priorities during its term on the Security Council. We are committed to seeing a Council that even in an emergency— infact, especiallyinanemergency— makes respect for international humanitarian law a priority.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source