Security Council Press Statement on Killing of Teenagers Discovered Near Hebron

 

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Eugène-Richard Gasana (Rwanda):

The members of the Security Council expressed their profound outrage at and condemned in the strongest terms the killing of three teenagers, whose bodies were discovered near the city of Hebron on 30 June.

The members of the Security Council extended their condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous act and to the people and Governments of Israel and the United States.

The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring perpetrators of these acts to justice, and encouraged Israel and the Palestinian Authority to continue working together to do so.  They reiterated the need to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and well-being of civilians and their protection and urged all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.  They also urged all parties to refrain from steps that could further destabilize the situation.

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