{"id":242694,"date":"2020-11-27T19:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T00:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&p=242694"},"modified":"2020-12-01T19:47:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T00:47:30","slug":"israeli-palestinian-leaders-must-uphold-responsibility-in-realizing-two-state-solution-secretary-general-says-calling-for-solidarity-on-international-day-secretary-general-message-sg-sm-20454","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/israeli-palestinian-leaders-must-uphold-responsibility-in-realizing-two-state-solution-secretary-general-says-calling-for-solidarity-on-international-day-secretary-general-message-sg-sm-20454\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli, Palestinian Leaders Must Uphold Responsibility in Realizing Two-State Solution, Secretary-General Says, Calling for Solidarity on International Day – Secretary-General Message (SG\/SM\/20454)"},"content":{"rendered":"

SG\/SM\/20454
\n<\/strong>27 NOVEMBER 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following is UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29\u00a0November:<\/p>\n

As the United Nations marks its seventy\u2011fifth anniversary, the question of Palestine remains distressingly unresolved.\u00a0 The COVID\u201119 pandemic has decimated the Palestinian economy and undermined the already fragile humanitarian, economic and political situation in Gaza, further entrenched by crippling restrictions on movement and access.\u00a0 Meanwhile, prospects for a viable two\u2011State solution are growing more distant.\u00a0 A host of factors continue to cause great misery, including:\u00a0\u00a0the expansion of illegal settlements, a significant spike in the demolition of Palestinian homes and structures, violence and continued militant activity.<\/p>\n

Israeli and Palestinian leaders have a responsibility to explore every opening to restore hope and achieve a two\u2011State solution.\u00a0 I remain committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and end the occupation in line with relevant United Nations resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements in pursuit of the vision of two States – Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestine – living side\u2011by\u2011side in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders, on the basis of the pre\u20111967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.<\/p>\n

I hope that recent developments will encourage Palestinian and Israeli leaders to re\u2011engage in meaningful negotiations, with the support of the international community, and will create opportunities for regional cooperation.\u00a0 We must also do all we can to ease the suffering of the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n

I am extremely concerned by the financial situation facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East\u00a0(UNRWA).\u00a0 The agency plays an essential role as the main provider of direct and often life\u2011saving assistance to many of the 5.7\u00a0million Palestine refugees.\u00a0 I appeal to all Member States to urgently contribute to enable UNRWA to meet the critical humanitarian and development needs of Palestine refugees during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

On this International Day of Solidarity, I also extend my heartfelt condolences on the tragic passing of Dr. Saeb Erakat, Palestine Liberation Organization\u00a0(PLO) Secretary\u2011General and Chief Negotiator for Palestinians in the Middle East Peace Process.<\/p>\n

Let us together resolve to renew our commitment to the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, dignity, justice and security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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