Peace and security
Gaza and Israel–Palestine at UNGA 81
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Israel · Day 3Benjamin NetanyahuIn fact, I want you to know that many of their leaders even thank us privately for taking out Iran's nukes.
It's hard to imagine more mind-blowing hypocrisy, but that's exactly what it is.
Now, this isn't the first time we are faced with a threat of annihilation.
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Palestine (State of) · Day 3Mahmoud AbbasIn the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful.
Excellency Dr. Khalil al-Rahman, President of the General Assembly, Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Excellencies, Heads and Members of Delegations, For the second consecutive year, the Palestinian delegation was denied the entry visas required to reach New York and participate in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in person.
We reject these unlawful punitive measures, and we reject the accusations and justifications on which they were based.
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- Iran (Islamic Republic of) · Day 3
Mr. President, this organization was founded to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.
Yet today, the chief architect of that very scourge, the notorious Prime Minister of the Israeli regime, addressed this Assembly, an utmost disgrace to this body.
This is the ultimate insult to all noble values such as justice, equality, and dignity and worth of the human person enshrined in this Organization's Charter.
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Ireland · Day 3Micheál MartinMr. President, despite its prevalence, we cannot ever allow ourselves to become indifferent to conflict and the human suffering it brings.
To do so would deny the shared humanity of its victims.
The peace plan on Gaza agreed last October was welcome, but it has not fundamentally changed the reality on the ground.
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Ghana · Day 3John Dramani MahamaThe veto power must never serve as a license for impunity.
Sovereign equality cannot be a privilege that is reserved only for nations that are aligned with global superpowers.
And nowhere is this crisis of credibility more painful than in the ongoing persecution of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Comoros · Day 3Azali AssoumaniThe devastating war in the Middle East, marked by massive civilian losses and destruction of critical infrastructure, has spread to Syria and Lebanon as a result.
of Israeli military operations and has had major global economic consequences.
In addition to its worldwide impact, the conflict threatens the food and energy security of vulnerable countries, such as the Union of the Comoros, which remain highly dependent on imports.
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Slovenia · Day 3Janez JanšaBut principles lose their meaning when they are applied selectively.
Mr. President, distinguished delegates, let us be concrete.
For decades, the United Nations has devoted significant institutional attention to the question of Palestine.
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- Türkiye · Day 3
Mr. President.
I take the floor to exercise the right of reply of my delegation in response to the statement delivered by the Prime Minister of Israel earlier today.
My delegation categorically rejects the baseless, malicious allegations directed at my country and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Kuwait · Day 3Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabahas well as nationals of third countries, and the recovery of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.
Mr. President, the State of Kuwait reiterates its principled and firm position condemning the ongoing violations by the Israeli occupation forces against the brotherly Palestinian people.
The Palestinian people continue to suffer under difficult living conditions caused by policies of displacement, arrests, and settlement.
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- Qatar · Day 3
Sayed Alrais.
Mr. President, the delegation of Qatar has the right of reply in response to the statement by the Israeli delegation where there were unfounded allegations.
We reject categorically the accusations that were mentioned in that statement that are not even worth refuting.
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European Union · Day 3António CostaThe violation of the UN Charter and of international law attacks by Russia on Ukraine also threaten the security of civilian populations beyond Ukraine's borders, and it is unacceptable that over the last 12 months, Russia has on several occasions threatened the security of several European Union member states.
Russia must bring an end to this dangerous escalation, and the international community must do its utmost and use all of the tools available to it to bring an end to this war and to create the conditions for negotiations for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.
This war must end.
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Senegal · Day 3Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FayeWar in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, Haiti, Yemen, and Africa, including the expansion of terrorism in the Sahel, all of these bear witness to the continued worsening and deep cracks in international peace and security.
in Gaza and indeed throughout the OPT.
Human suffering is unconscionable.
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Yemen · Day 3Abdullah Abdulkader Al Alimi-BawzerFrom this podium, the Republic of Yemen condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militias against the Kingdom, targeting its territory, facilities, and resources.
We equally condemn their attempted targeting of Mecca al-Mukarrama, to which the hearts and prayers of Muslims turn.
We stand in solidarity with the kingdom and reaffirm Yemen's steadfast support for the kingdom's right to defend its territory, its citizens, and its national interests.
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Barbados · Day 3Mia Amor MottleyI'm told that this makes it the third most violent year in the post Cold War era.
My friends, the scale of human tragedy is mounting.
And whether it is in Gaza or the West Bank or Lebanon or Yemen or Sudan or Ukraine or elsewhere.
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Greece · Day 3Kyriakos MitsotakisIn the Middle East, The Gaza peace plan agreed last year must be effectively implemented.
It is of paramount concern to ensure that Hamas surrenders its arms.
It can have no role, I repeat, no role in Gaza's future.
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Australia · Day 3Anthony AlbaneseAgain, listening, partnering, protecting.
Australian values at work in practice.
Colleagues, last year, Australia took the considered decision to join other partners and recognise the state of Palestine.
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Austria · Day 3Beate Meinl-ReisingerAustria's position remains clear: We will not accept a change of borders by force.
We need an urgent ceasefire to create a credible path to negotiations between the parties.
In the Middle East, the continuous escalation teaches us a similar lesson.
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South Africa · Day 3Ronald Ozzy LamolaNowhere is the need to uphold our shared humanity more urgent than in Palestine.
The rights and dignity and humanity of the Palestinians cannot be treated as conditional.
The state of Israel continued violation of international and humanitarian law constitute genocide.
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Guyana · Day 3Mohamed Irfaan AliIt needs a more sophisticated capacity for peace.
In this regard, I reiterate Guyana's call for a just and lasting solution to the crisis in the Middle East, one that brings an end to the suffering of innocent civilians and recognizes the Palestinian people's legitimate right to self-determination and to secure homeland of their own.
Reiterate our support for a two-state solution.
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Somalia · Day 3Hassan Sheikh MohamudDisagreements between nations must be resolved through dialogue and in accordance with international law, and not through actions that create new tensions or threaten the regional stability.
Somalia stands firmly with Palestinian people and their legitimate right to self-determination and statehood.
We reaffirm our support for a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution, with an independent and viable Palestinian state along with the 1967 borders.
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Hungary · Day 3András Bálint BakaHungary will continue to provide humanitarian aid to people in danger, especially the most vulnerable.
In the Middle East, we call for full respect for international humanitarian law and for aid to reach those who need it safely and without interruption.
Israelis and Palestinians must be able to live in security and dignity.
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Gambia (Republic of The) · Day 3Mohammed JallowThe suffering of the Palestinian people remains a profound test of the credibility of the international system.
The G7 reiterates its call for the protection of civilians, respect for international humanitarian law, and unhindered humanitarian assistance.
We reaffirm the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination, membership of the United Nations, and our support for a just, comprehensive, and lasting two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace, security, and dignity.
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Portugal · Day 3Luís MontenegroThat is why we must explore every opportunity for dialogue, diplomacy and peace.
In the Middle East, The humanitarian tragedy must end and we must move towards the two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine coexisting as two sovereign states in peace and security.
The aggressive actions by Iran and its associated armed groups must cease, including attacks on neighboring countries, merchant vessels, and civilian infrastructures.
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Côte d’Ivoire · Day 3Tiémoko Meyliet KonéCote d'Ivoire remains deeply concerned about the resumption of hostilities in the Near and Middle East, the consequences of which weigh on peace and on food, energy, and economic security throughout the world.
The dire situation in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Sudan is equally alarming with severe and endless humanitarian consequences.
All these persistent conflicts are exacerbating the suffering of the affected populations and producing harmful effects that extend far beyond the borders of the states concerned.
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Thailand · Day 3Anutin CharnvirakulThe situation in Palestine continues to demand our attention.
It reminds us that the principles we uphold must protect people when they need them the most.
That is why human rights must be universal in practice.
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Bangladesh · Day 3Tarique RahmanThe people of Bangladesh, who believe in democracy, remain deeply concerned about the plight of the freedom-seeking Palestinian people.
Bangladesh once again reaffirms its unwavering support for their legitimate demands, including their right to self-determination and their right to establish an independent State of Palestine, Mr. President, In the prevailing global circumstances, the theme of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All," is highly relevant and timely.
Bangladesh remains steadfast in its commitment to multilateralism in maintaining international peace and security.
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Netherlands (Kingdom of the) · Day 3Rob JettenWe see the unending human suffering in Gaza, Sudan, and so many other places in the world.
We see violations of international law and of human rights which are in stark contrast to the UN's aims.
And we see institutions being undermined, institutions that were established to protect people and populations.
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