The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release |
September 24, 2014 |
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly hall
New York City, New York
10:13 A.M. EDT
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We recognize as well that leadership will be necessary to address the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. As bleak as the landscape appears, America will not give up on the pursuit of peace. Understand, the situation in Iraq and Syria and Libya should cure anybody of the illusion that the Arab-Israeli conflict is the main source of problems in the region. For far too long, that's been used as an excuse to distract people from problems at home. The violence engulfing the region today has made too many Israelis ready to abandon the hard work of peace. And that's something worthy of reflection within Israel.
Because let’s be clear: The status quo in the West Bank and Gaza is not sustainable. We cannot afford to turn away from this effort — not when rockets are fired at innocent Israelis, or the lives of so many Palestinian children are taken from us in Gaza. So long as I am President, we will stand up for the principle that Israelis, Palestinians, the region and the world will be more just and more safe with two states living side by side, in peace and security.
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Document Type: Address, Remarks, Speech
Document Sources: General Assembly
Country: Israel, Palestine, United States of America
Subject: Armed conflict, Gaza Strip, Occupation, Palestine question, Peace process, Peace proposals and efforts, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 24/09/2014