Official Records
General Assembly
Sixty-ninth session
8th plenary meeting
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 6 p.m.
New York
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President: |
Mr. Kutesa ………………………………………………….. |
(Uganda) |
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The meeting was called to order at 6.20 p.m.
Address by Mr. Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa has condemned the actions of both Israel and Hamas, and we have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Our strongly held view is that there can be no military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question. We should all remain committed to the two-State solution, based on the 1967 borders, with Palestine and Israel coexisting side by side in peace.
Of concern in this matter has been the helplessness displayed by the United Nations, especially the Security Council during the current conflict. The United Nations has the moral authority and legitimacy to unite the world in promoting the quest for peace, justice and self-determination for the people of Palestine, while addressing whatever security concerns Israel may have. This body must play its role without fear or favour and be a beacon for all who suffer oppression in the world.
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Document Type: Meeting record, Statement
Document Sources: General Assembly
Country: South Africa
Subject: Armed conflict, Boundaries and demarcation lines, Gaza Strip, Palestine question, Peace process, Peace proposals and efforts, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 24/09/2014