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GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY<\/strong>
\nGA\/12390<\/strong>
\n1 DECEMBER 2021<\/strong>
\nSEVENTY-SIXTH SESSION,<\/span>\u00a041ST & 42ND MEETINGS (AM & PM)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Video 42nd Plenary Meeting, 76th Session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Fran\u00e7ais\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Adopting three resolutions by recorded vote on the questions of Palestine and the Middle East, the General Assembly today called for respect for the historic status quo at the holy places of Jerusalem and stressed the need to urgently exert collective efforts to launch credible negotiations on all final status issues in the Middle East peace process.<\/p>\n

Through the terms of the text titled \u201cPeaceful settlement of the question of Palestine\u201d, the Assembly reiterated its call for the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.\u00a0 By further terms, it also called upon Israel to cease all unilateral actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and called upon all States not to recognize any changes to the pre\u20111967 borders and not to render aid or assistance to illegal settlement activities.<\/p>\n

Also adopted was a resolution titled \u201cJerusalem\u201d, in which the Assembly reiterated its determination that any actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Holy City of Jerusalem are illegal.\u00a0 Recalling the 2015 Security Council press statement on Jerusalem, in which the Council called for upholding unchanged the historic status quo at the Haram al\u2011Sharif, the Assembly stressed that a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of the City of Jerusalem should take into account the legitimate concerns of both the Palestinian and Israeli sides.<\/p>\n

By the terms of a resolution titled \u201cThe Syrian Golan\u201d, the Assembly declared that the Israeli decision to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the occupied Syrian Golan is null and void and demanded that Israel withdraw from the territory.<\/p>\n

Speaking in explanation of positions before and after the adoptions, delegates expressed various reservations.\u00a0 The representative of the United States said that the resolution concerning \u201cJerusalem\u201d only references Haram al\u2011Sharif rather than \u201cHaram al\u2011Sharif\/Temple Mount\u201d, which recognizes the shared history of the holy site.\u00a0 It is morally, historically and politically wrong for the Assembly to support language that denies both the Jewish and Muslim connections to the Temple Mount and Haram al\u2011Sharif, he said.<\/p>\n

Albania\u2019s delegate, who abstained on that vote, explained that despite agreeing with it in substance, \u201cwe would have preferred a more balanced terminology\u201d on the sensitive issue of the holy places in Jerusalem.\u00a0 Australia\u2019s representative said her country is opposed to one\u2011sided resolutions that single out Israel and called for further changes in language to the Palestinian package of resolutions.<\/p>\n

Prior to action, the representative of Israel said that by voting in favour of these resolutions, the international community is directly contributing to prolonging the conflict.\u00a0 Stressing that the three resolutions have only one purpose, which is to demonize his country, he called it the only vibrant democracy in the Middle East and a beacon of human rights.\u00a0 The Abraham Accords have created real people\u2011to\u2011people peace but instead of seizing the opportunity, Palestinian leadership opposed it, he said.\u00a0 The resolution on Jerusalem calls to maintain the status quo in Jerusalem but does the exact opposite by referring to the holiest site in Judaism, the Temple Mount, only by its Muslim name, he said.\u00a0 But the bond between the Jewish people and their capital would never be erased, he stressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one is more exhausted than our people,\u201d the Permanent Observer for the State of Palestine said during the debate.\u00a0 Injustice and loss have defined Palestinian existence across generations, he said, detailing how Palestinian civilians are being killed and injured and their homes destroyed by Israeli airstrikes while settler militias act as mercenaries for the occupation.\u00a0 Highlighting the resilience shown by the Palestinian people, including during the conflict in May, he said that Israel, under cover of platitudes, is escalating its violations.\u00a0 That country cannot be allowed to continue its security rhetoric and false accusations, he said, also taking the floor after action to add that the language concerning Jerusalem is in line with the position adopted by the Security Council and voted in favour by all its 15 members.<\/p>\n

The representative of Egypt recalled his country\u2019s natural historic role in negotiating a ceasefire during the escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip in May.\u00a0 The problem could explode again at any minute, he cautioned, stressing the need to resuscitate the peace negotiations, including by holding a ministerial meeting of the Quartet and by deploying efforts to re\u2011establish trust between the two sides.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s delegate drew attention to Israel\u2019s recent designation of six Palestinian civil society organizations as terrorist organizations.\u00a0 That is unjustified, he said, calling on Israel to give human rights organizations access to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons and interrogation centres.<\/p>\n

Norway\u2019s delegate noted positive signs including the resumption of contact between the Palestinian Authority and the new Israeli Government.\u00a0 Both parties participated in the recent ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee in Oslo, he said, stressing the importance of strengthening the Palestinian economy.<\/p>\n

The Assembly also heard from Abdulla Shahid, President of the Assembly, who reminded delegates that mere words are of no use to Palestinian people as they suffer decades of occupation, arbitrary arrests and illegal settlements.\u00a0 Drawing attention to the shortfall in the funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East\u00a0(UNRWA), he added: \u201cAt stake is not only the region\u2019s peace and security, but our ability to come together as a global community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also speaking today were representatives of Namibia, Malaysia, Jordan, Maldives, India, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Oman, China, Japan, Morocco, Qatar, Lao People\u2019s Democratic Republic, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Cuba, Argentina, Tunisia, Indonesia, Guyana, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Haiti, Iran, United Kingdom, and Brazil, as well as the European Union.<\/p>\n

The representative of Syria also spoke in exercise of the right of reply.<\/p>\n

The Assembly will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Thursday,\u00a02 December, to consider the topics of sport for development and peace as well as implementation of and follow\u2011up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields.<\/p>\n

Opening Remarks<\/u><\/p>\n

ABDULLA SHAHID (Maldives), President of the General Assembly, noting that the two items, \u201cthe Question of Palestine\u201d and \u201cthe Situation in the Middle East\u201d are deeply intertwined, said the spill\u2011over effects of the Palestinian\u2011Israeli dispute undermine the stability of the broader region. \u00a0\u201cAt stake is not only the region\u2019s peace and security, but our ability to come together as a global community and resolve international disputes, in line with the founding vision of the United Nations,\u201d he said. \u00a0Efforts to resolve the issue should be informed by international human rights law and international humanitarian law, he stressed, adding that mere words are of no use to Palestinian people suffering from decades of occupation, arbitrary arrests and illegal settlements on their land.<\/p>\n

Noting that half of the region\u2019s five million Palestinians are dependent on aid, he added that 80 per\u00a0cent of the population of Gaza is direly in need of assistance.\u00a0 UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions and its programme budget operates with a large shortfall, putting services to refugees, including girls\u2019 education, vaccination rollouts, and humanitarian assistance in jeopardy.\u00a0 A General Assembly resolution adopted 74\u00a0years ago provided the legal foundation for the formation of the State of Israel and a State for the Palestinian people, he recalled.\u00a0 However, the establishment of the latter in line with international law has not yet been achieved.\u00a0 As long as the Palestinian people are deprived of statehood, anger and bitterness will fester, he said.<\/p>\n

Question of Palestine<\/u><\/p>\n

NEVILLE MELVIN GERTZE (Namibia), Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, introduced its annual report\u00a0(document\u00a0A\/76\/35<\/a>), noting that it contains developments relating to the question of Palestine between September 2020 and August\u00a02021. \u00a0While the first two chapters provide a brief overview of the major political developments, the final chapter contains the Committee\u2019s conclusions and recommendations.\u00a0 Highlighting some of those, he said the Committee calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to halt the creeping annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which undermines the contiguity of the Palestinian territory and the physical viability of a two\u2011State solution.<\/p>\n

Reaffirming the Committee\u2019s support to all relevant stakeholders, he noted the role of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and UNRWA and said the Committee will synergize efforts to uphold the permanent responsibility of the Organization towards the question of Palestine until it is justly resolved in all its aspects. \u00a0Introducing the draft resolution on \u201cPeaceful settlement of the question of Palestine\u201d\u00a0(document A\/76\/L.14), he said it calls upon all States to not recognize any changes to the pre\u20111967 borders, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations.\u00a0 The text also calls on States to distinguish in their relevant dealings between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967, and to not render aid or assistance to illegal settlement activities, he added.<\/p>\n

RIYAD H. MANSOUR, Permanent Observer for the\u00a0State of Palestine<\/u>, underscored that the United Nations has a clear, vital responsibility concerning the question of Palestine, \u201cas the\u00a0Nakba<\/em>\u00a0that befell the Palestinian people following the General Assembly\u2019s decision to partition historic Palestine persists seventy\u2011four years later\u201d.\u00a0 Generations have been deprived of their fundamental human rights, endured the misery of exile as refugees and over 50\u00a0years of colonial foreign occupation.\u00a0 The consequences of this injustice have defined Palestinian existence in countless ways across generations, one marred by painful hardships, dispossession and loss \u2014 \u201cof life and living, of home and homeland, of opportunity and potential, of hope and dreams\u201d.\u00a0 He spotlighted, however, the resilience of the Palestinian people, witnessed again in May as Israel pressed on with its war of colonization, aggression and apartheid against that people in Jerusalem, Gaza and across the Palestinian homeland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know by now,\u201d he said, that the absence of a credible political horizon \u2014 and failure to enforce accountability for Israel\u2019s systematic human\u2011rights abuses and war crimes \u2014 has only prolonged the conflict.\u00a0 As Israel believes that it can violate international law and ignore United Nations resolutions without cost or consequence, it has entrenched its illegal occupation and continued its decades\u2011long scheme to displace and replace the Palestinian people.\u00a0 While some laud the new Israeli Government, the truth is that Israel \u2014 under cover of platitudes about improving the situation \u2014 is escalating its violations.<\/p>\n

He detailed how Palestinian civilians are being killed and injured; how thousands of homes have been destroyed by Israeli airstrikes; how Israeli soldiers violently raid Palestinian towns, villages and refugee camps daily; and how settler militias and extremists, acting as mercenaries on behalf of the occupation, are terrorizing the Palestinian people.\u00a0 Colonial settlements continue to be constructed \u2014 with more than 60,000 additional Israeli settlers implanted in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the five years since the adoption of Security Council resolution 2334\u00a0(2016) \u2014 and Israel continues measures to illegally alter Jerusalem\u2019s demography, character, status, history and identity.\u00a0 Israel has blockaded the Gaza Strip for 15 years, imprisoning over 2\u00a0million people in deprivation, and continues to deny the rights of Palestinian refugees \u2014 foremost their right of return.\u00a0 \u201cIt is time to end this deplorable situation,\u201d he stressed, calling for collective, responsible action to protect human life and uphold the rule of law.<\/p>\n

Addressing those who declare that the world is fatigued by this issue, he said that \u201cno one is more exhausted than our people, who are living this grim reality\u201d.\u00a0 Israel cannot be allowed to continue distorting and distracting with empty pretexts, security rhetoric and false accusations of terrorism and anti\u2011Semitism.\u00a0 Concrete action is needed, including lawful countermeasures to halt Israeli violations and collective efforts to revive the prospects for peace.\u00a0 On that, he highlighted the important role of the Council, Middle East Quartet and \u00a0Assembly, while also urging States to implement United Nations resolutions at both national and international levels.\u00a0 Continued violations must have consequences, and it is time to stop appeasing Israel and rewarding its transgressions.\u00a0 States must not be complicit with Israel\u2019s illegal actions and, pursuant to resolution\u00a02334\u00a0(2016), they must distinguish between Israel and the territories it has occupied since 1967.\u00a0 He urged the international community to \u201cseize this opportunity to prevent the passing of another year at the expense of more Palestinian suffering\u201d and yet another lost generation.<\/p>\n

SYED MOHAMAD HASRIN AIDID (Malaysia<\/u>) said the Israeli systematic oppression of Palestinians and its discriminatory policies are tantamount to crimes of apartheid and its settlements are illegal under international law. \u00a0He called on all Member States that believe in the rule of law and human rights not to shy away from denouncing Israeli illegal and inhumane actions, stressing: \u201cImpunity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory must end\u201d. \u00a0Only a negotiated political solution \u2014 based on internationally agreed parameters, international law and relevant United Nations resolutions \u2014 can lead to durable peace. \u00a0It is more urgent than ever to restart and create the necessary conditions for peace talks between the relevant parties. \u00a0He called for Member States to grant full membership status to the State of Palestine. \u00a0Malaysia remains committed to supporting UNRWA and in November \u00a0pledged $1 million in long\u2011term contributions to the Agency to support predictable and sustainable funding.\u00a0 He called on other Member States that have not done so to consider providing financial assistance to UNRWA so it can keep providing critical humanitarian and development needs for millions of Palestinian refugees.<\/p>\n

SUDQI ATALLAH ABD ALKADETR AL OMOUSH (Jordan<\/u>) emphasized that the international community must achieve a just and comprehensive peace agreement, based on a two\u2011State solution. \u00a0Security and stability are also interlinked with the Palestinian economy. \u00a0Palestinian economic growth must be supported in order to open the door to trade and investment opportunities, he said. \u00a0Jordan is committed to protecting Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and will counter any attempts to alter the status of those sites. \u00a0His country will continue to work with all partners and friends to ensure the provision of the necessary support to sustain the work of UNRWA, he stated.<\/p>\n

GILAD MENASHE ERDAN (Israel<\/u>) recalling a recent \u201cact of terror\u201d in Jerusalem that killed a 26\u2011year-old and wounded four others, said the Palestinian authorities and President Mahmoud Abbas had not even bothered to condemn it simply because they are not interested in reconciliation. \u00a0The three resolutions on which the Assembly would vote have only one purpose, and that is to demonize Israel, he said, calling it an annual package of distorted anti\u2011Israel resolutions that attack Israel and promote the Palestinians\u2019 false narrative.\u00a0 Year after year, valuable time, effort and resources are wasted, instead of focused on the world\u2019s most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n

As the only vibrant democracy in the Middle East, he said Israel endures endless attacks, while the Iranian regime, which murders thousands of its citizens, is hardly mentioned. \u00a0While Syria uses chemical weapons on its citizens and has made millions of them homeless, he said Israel, a beacon of human rights, is the primary focus of the United Nations. \u00a0\u201cBy voting in favor of these resolutions, you are directly contributing to prolonging this conflict,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

Noting the transformative progress being made across the Middle East, he said that over a year ago Israel signed peace agreements with three Arab countries \u2014 the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco \u2014 without any resolutions, condemnations or United Nations intervention.\u00a0 The Abraham Accords have created real people\u2011to\u2011people peace while deepening ties to partners, both new and old.\u00a0 Since their signing, the region has become a hub for innovation and unity, from recent energy and water deals to green technology ventures.\u00a0 The Abraham Accords are a model for what can be achieved when parties support religious tolerance and co\u2011existence. \u00a0Rather than seizing the opportunity, Palestinian leadership opposed the Abraham Accords, yet there was not a single condemnation of their blatant rejection of peace.<\/p>\n

On the Assembly resolutions, he said one of the most absurd demands is the call to maintain the status quo in Jerusalem when the resolution does the exact opposite by referring to the holiest site in Judaism, the Temple Mount, only by its Muslim name. \u00a0Stressing that the bond between the Jewish people and their capital would never be erased, he said perhaps it is time to chart a different path.\u00a0 “If you truly want to ensure a future in which the entire region can live in peace and prosperity, the cycle of furthering false narratives and destructive propaganda must end now,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

OSAMA MAHMOUD ABDELKHALEK MAHMOUD (Egypt<\/u>) said that while the Organization has adopted a number of resolutions which are the basis for the international legitimacy for the State of Palestine, Palestinian suffering continues to be passed down from one generation to the next.\u00a0 Recalling the escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip in May, he said his country played its natural historic role to negotiate a ceasefire.\u00a0 Voicing concern about the expansion of settlements, demolition of homes, the Judaization of East Jerusalem and the blockade on Gaza, he said that the burden of all this is greater because of the consequences of the COVID\u201119 pandemic.\u00a0 The problem could explode again at any minute, he cautioned, stressing the need to resuscitate the peace negotiations, including by holding a ministerial meeting of the Quartet and by deploying efforts to re\u2011establish trust between the two sides.<\/p>\n

LAUZA ALI (Maldives<\/u>) said for the past seven decades, countless resolutions have been adopted to ensure that the Palestinian people\u2019s historic and legal rights are respected. \u00a0Yet, nothing has changed: the occupation continues; the international community has seen the acceleration of unlawful settlement activities and witnessed excessive use of force against civilians, including women and children.\u00a0 This sustained occupation and continuous aggression has far\u2011reaching consequences; Palestinian people have lost access to employment opportunities, natural resources, basic legal protections, and essential needs and services such as food, water, health, and education. \u00a0It is depressing to see that the solution \u2014 a sovereign State of Palestine, established on the pre\u20111967 borders \u2014 seems to move further and further away from becoming a reality.\u00a0 Pointing to countless violations of international law by Israel, with no accountability, she said the impunity with which the Israeli forces operate in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a serious threat to the rules\u2011based international order and deeply offends one\u2019s sense of justice and decency.<\/p>\n

T.S. TIRUMURTI (India<\/u>) said that the international community in general, and the Quartet in particular, have an important role to play in restarting negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. \u00a0He urged both sides to refrain from unilateral acts that could threaten peace. \u00a0Considering it essential to preserve the status quo regarding the holy sites, he welcomed the ongoing cooperation on this issue between Israel, Palestine, and the countries of the region. \u00a0He explained that India continues to support Palestine through bilateral aid and contributions through the United Nations.\u00a0 During the recent UNRWA ministerial conference in Brussels, India committed to contribute $5\u00a0million to the Agency for 2022.<\/p>\n

JOAQU\u00cdN ALBERTO P\u00c9REZ AYESTAR\u00c1N (Venezuela<\/u>) said that for more than 70 years, the Palestinian people have resisted with courage and dignity the attacks systematically perpetrated by the occupying Power. \u00a0Despite a \u201ccontext of international impunity\u201d perpetuated by the United States, and which encourages Israel’s crimes, the international community must demand justice and bring an end to impunity. \u00a0Israel has used the worst pandemic in the last 100\u00a0years as leverage to advance its policy of occupation and domination, he said, adding that, according to information recently released by the Israeli Defense Forces, in the last two years, incidents of violence have increased 150\u00a0per\u00a0cent.\u00a0 Palestinians in Gaza have been living in precarious conditions and suffering from a lack of food, water and electricity.\u00a0 The State of Palestine today faces two pandemics: COVID\u201119 and the one generated by the brutal, systematic and deliberate Israeli military aggression, which violates daily the United Nations Charter and international law.\u00a0 The General Assembly and the Security Council must, without further delay, take decisions to guarantee international protection for the Palestinian civilian population, and to prevent the commission of crimes that impinge on the dignity and human rights of the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n

RABAB FATIMA (Bangladesh<\/u>) reiterating her country\u2019s unwavering support for the just cause of the Palestinian people for an independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital, said their aspiration for a homeland free of occupation remains elusive despite decades of efforts. \u00a0The demolitions, expulsions, forced displacement and bloodshed are everyday reminders of Israel\u2019s blatant disregard for international humanitarian law, she said, noting that targeted attacks on healthcare structures and workers have further aggravated the COVID\u201119 situation. Calling for respect for the sanctity of Palestinian territories as well as sites of worship, she added that the international community must ensure Israel\u2019s compliance with all relevant resolutions.\u00a0 Also stressing the need for accountability for human rights violations against Palestinian civilians, she welcomed the relevant developments in the International Criminal Court.<\/p>\n

MOHAMED AL HASSAN (Oman<\/u>) said that despite the adoption of Security Council resolutions calling for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, it has continued for over half a century. \u00a0Oman supports strict compliance with international law, which has repeatedly confirmed the legitimacy of the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self\u00ad\u2011determination and to a state with East Jerusalem as its capital, he said. \u00a0He shared the Secretary\u2011General’s concern about the escalation of violence perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians, as the occupying Power is not only failing to make peace but is supplicating the very people it is supposed to administer with respect for their human rights.\u00a0 Israel must take steps towards peace to open a new era of dialogue and prosperity for all the peoples of the Middle East, he stressed.<\/p>\n

ZHANG JUN (China<\/u>) said the heavy clashes in Gaza in May, which resulted in death and injury, is yet another reminder that the settlement of the question of Palestine cannot be delayed indefinitely, the suffering of Palestinian people cannot be ignored and the Middle East peace process must not continue to be derailed.\u00a0 A sincere friend of the Palestinian people and staunch supporter of peace between Palestine and Israel, his country\u2019s President has on several occasions put forth initiatives to promote a just settlement. China will continue to always speak up for fairness and justice, actively facilitate talks for peace and continue to provide humanitarian, development and pandemic response assistance to Palestine, as well as support the United Nations in playing a positive and constructive role in that regard.\u00a0 Expressing support for full implementation of a two\u2011State solution, he said it reflects international consensus, equity and justice, and is the only realistic avenue to address the question of Palestine.\u00a0 The international community must work together to turn this vision into reality and translate consensus to action. \u00a0The power of the Palestinian Authority must be enhanced, and it should be authorized to exercise sovereign functions in security, finance and other areas to gain effective control over the autonomous Occupied Palestinian Territory.<\/p>\n

ISHIKANE KIMIHIRO (Japan<\/u>) urged parties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to build trust and refrain from unilateral acts hampering the resumption of direct negotiations. Tensions in Gaza have decreased since the ceasefire was announced leading to smoother delivery of humanitarian goods, movement of people and issuance of Israeli work permits for Palestinians. \u00a0But the situation remains worrisome, he added, expressing deep concern over Israel\u2019s October publication of tenders for housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.\u00a0 Moreover, continuing acts of violence in the West Bank must cease as they jeopardize efforts to build trust among parties and could lead to re\u2011escalated conflict.\u00a0 Calling on parties to halt activities hindering realization of a two\u2011State solution, he emphasized that progress can only be achieved through negotiations and mutual trust.<\/p>\n

ODD INGE KVALHEIM (Norway<\/u>) said only a negotiated two\u2011State solution along the lines of accepted parameters can lead to an endurable peace. \u00a0Norway takes this position as chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee and as a member of the Security Council. \u00a0Encouraged by the resumption of contact between the Palestinian Authority and the new Israeli Government, he said the latter is sending positive messages of change. \u00a0The Palestinian economy must be strengthened in order to prevent further instability and violence. \u00a0Both parties participated in the recent ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee in Oslo. \u00a0It is crucial to improve economic relations between Palestine and Israel, he said, noting there is not much external aide for the Palestinians. \u00a0Palestinian fiscal reform that provides a sustainable and inclusive recovery is vital. \u00a0Norway has provided core support to UNRWA and it encourages other Member States to do the same. \u00a0The plight of children must be improved and all actors must end violations of human rights. \u00a0A strong Palestinian Authority is needed and Palestinians deserve democracy and a rule of law with equal rights for all. \u00a0He hoped that the negative trends over the last year would subside. \u00a0Israel\u2019s expansion of settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank are illegal and an impediment to a two\u2011State solution. \u00a0All supporters of a two\u2011State solution should encourage the parties to work towards a viable solution.<\/p>\n

OMAR KADIRI (Morocco<\/u>) stressed that the stability and prosperity of the region depends on a fair and sustainable solution to the Israeli\u2011Palestinian conflict, based on the framework of various international resolutions.\u00a0 Reaffirming support for the rights of Palestinians to establish a viable independent State, he also underscored the role of Jerusalem as a city of peace.\u00a0 Noting the appeal made by the King of Morocco for safeguarding that city, he noted that it has also been signed by Pope Francis and reaffirms the international heritage of Jerusalem. Highlighting his country\u2019s support for Palestinian institutions, he said that Morocco has launched an initiative to finance various programmes in the social sector.<\/p>\n

ALYA AHMED SAIF AL-THANI (Qatar<\/u>) stated that there are no alternatives to a just solution to the question of Palestine, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions and the Organization\u2019s Charter. \u00a0Israeli violations in occupied East Jerusalem are part of the policies aiming to Judaize and expand settlements. \u00a0The continued escalatory measures by the occupying Power are incompatible with and do not convey the decisions of the United Nations aimed at the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question, including the resolution adopted by the General Assembly annually under the question of Palestine. \u00a0The effects of these Israeli measures on the Palestinians are multifaceted, she said. The economic hardship endured by the Palestinian people due to the Israeli occupation and Israel\u2019s closure policy explain the long\u2011term negative impact on the Palestinian economy for the past 20\u00a0years, including high unemployment and poverty. \u00a0Her country recently launched a $40 million assistance programme for about 100,000\u00a0families in need in Gaza, which is under a suffocating siege.<\/p>\n

VILAYLUCK SENEDUANGDETH (Lao People’s Democratic Republic<\/u>) expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict and violence in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and Jerusalem, as well as the continued illegal settlement activities and destruction of property and economic institutions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.\u00a0 Calling on the parties concerned to avoid further exacerbating the already fragile situation, she voiced her country\u2019s support for the pursuit of a just and peaceful solution to the Israeli\u2011Palestinian conflict, while respecting the inalienable rights of the Palestinians, including their right to self\u2011determination.\u00a0 Welcoming possible new multilateral initiatives to revive the peace process, she reaffirmed her country\u2019s consistent support for the independence and sovereignty of the State of Palestine, and commended the continued efforts by the United Nations and relevant agencies amid the ongoing challenges posed by COVID\u201119.<\/p>\n

TALAL S.S.S. ALFASSAM (Kuwait<\/u>) said the occupying Power continues to defy United Nations resolutions and forms agreements to build thousands of housing units in illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.\u00a0 Those activities and agreements, which have been condemned by the international community, torpedo a two\u2011State solution and are a flagrant violation of international law, he said, calling on the international community to bring an end to these illegal Israeli practices. While the international community was busy tackling the pandemic, Israel tirelessly continued its policy of aggression against the Palestinian people. \u00a0Settlers have attacked unarmed civilians, including children and elderly women, destroyed their houses and seized their properties.\u00a0 More than ever, international legal and economic mechanisms must be bolstered so that Israel is held accountable for its violations and Palestinians are protected under international law.\u00a0 Also, action must be taken urgently to protect holy sites and ensure the end of the Israeli occupation.\u00a0 Reiterating his country\u2019s support for the Palestinian people, he stressed the need for the resumption of negotiations according to a two\u2011State solution.\u00a0 Noting the importance of UNRWA, he said Kuwait contributed $21.5\u00a0million to ensure continuation of the Agency\u2019s vital education and health care services for Palestinian refugees.<\/p>\n

MOHAMED ISSA ABUSHAHAB (United Arab Emirates<\/u>) said that in order to achieve a fair and holistic solution to the Palestinian issue, direct negotiations between the parties concerned must be resumed.\u00a0 In that context, it is essential to create a peaceful atmosphere by preventing illegal practices such as the expansion of settlements and the confiscation of Palestinian property.\u00a0 It is also vital to preserve the status quo in Jerusalem in line with relevant United Nations resolutions, he said, noting the city\u2019s importance in historical and religious terms for those who follow the monotheistic religions.\u00a0 The United Arab Emirates has sent 340,000\u00a0COVID\u201119 vaccine doses to families in the Gaza Strip and is currently completing work on a hospital that will have 200\u00a0beds for COVID\u201119 patients.\u00a0 He expressed his hope that new relations in the region will create prospects for development and that the signing of the Abraham Accords will enable the achievement of peace and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n

YUSNIER ROMERO PUENTES (Cuba<\/u>) said that despite the negative effects of the COVID\u201119 pandemic, Israel continues its annexation policies and settlement activities.\u00a0 The blockade in Gaza not only exacerbates the humanitarian situation, but also makes it more difficult to fight the pandemic. \u00a0Noting that the Council remains silent, he condemned the obstruction by the United States, which is complicit in the occupation of Israel. \u00a0Calling on the Council to discharge its obligation to uphold peace and international security, he added that the international community must not remain passive. \u00a0Voicing support for a broad and just resolution to this issue, he condemned the unilateral actions of the United States in recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the occupied Syrian Golan as the territory of Israel.<\/p>\n

MAR\u00cdA DEL CARMEN SQUEFF (Argentina<\/u>) said that the only solution to the conflict is the resumption of negotiations between the two parties, within the framework of the Oslo Accords. \u00a0She expressed her support for a two\u2011State solution, based on the 1967 borders and in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. \u00a0She reiterated her concern over the persistent and continued growth of illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, demanding that their expansion be halted. \u00a0In the same vein, she condemned the indiscriminate firing of rockets from Gaza against civilians in Israel, as well as all violent actions by Hamas and other armed groups. \u00a0Regarding the situation in East Jerusalem, she rejected any unilateral attempt to change the status of the city, which should be a place of meeting and peace, with free access for Jews, Muslims and Christians.<\/p>\n

ALI CHERIF (Tunisia<\/u>) said that while there has been large\u2011scale international support for the Palestinian cause, attempts to establish the right to self\u2011determination of the Palestinian people and an independent sovereign State have not been successful.\u00a0 The occupying Power has continued its actions throughout decades despite the will of the international community.\u00a0 The Secretary\u2011General\u2019s reports outline the suffering of Palestinians, discriminatory practices and systemic oppression, as well as the scale of Israel\u2019s violations of international law, he said, stressing that this cannot be allowed to continue or escalate. \u00a0Reaffirming his country\u2019s support to the Palestinian cause, he called on the international community to bring the occupying Power to respect United Nations resolutions and to end the occupation.\u00a0 He expressed support for an international peace conference with the participation of all relevant parties, and for UNRWA\u2019s work in alleviating the suffering of Palestinian refugees.<\/p>\n

MOHAMMAD KURNIADI KOBA (Indonesia<\/u>) said that decades of occupation have led to the tragic suffering of the Palestinian people.\u00a0 Violations by the occupying Power, including violence and forced displacement, continue to be a daily reality.\u00a0 Against that backdrop, the international community must remain committed to holding Israel accountable and to supporting a just and inclusive resolution through a two\u2011State solution.\u00a0 He called on Israel to respect its obligations under international law and end its violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people, stressing that a lack of accountability fuels a culture of impunity and must be stopped.\u00a0\u00a0 It is essential to provide material assistance to the Palestinian people, he said, urging the international community to commit to predicable funding for UNRWA in order for it to fulfil its mandate.<\/p>\n

CAROLYN RODRIGUES-BIRKETT (Guyana<\/u>) noted the escalation of violence in May 2021 in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel.\u00a0 Elections were postponed, preventing the people from exercising their democratic rights, and the pandemic did not make circumstances easier, especially for women and girls.\u00a0 She expressed concern over the decades-long conflict that has affected the rights of Palestinians in the most inhumane way, reaffirming recognition of a free, independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on pre\u20111967 borders and the Palestinian peoples\u2019 right to \u00a0a dignified life in their homeland.\u00a0 Calling for constructive dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian authorities to advance the peace process, she recognized the work of UNRWA, assisting 5.7\u00a0million Palestinian refugees, and of the United Nations Department of Global Communications, instrumental in creating a special informational programme on the question.\u00a0 She concurred with international consensus on a two\u2011State solution and implementation of recommendations in the Committee\u2019s report, urging the international community to uphold international law and obligations on the matter.<\/p>\n

TIYANI RAYMOND SITHOLE (South Africa<\/u>), voicing support for the draft resolution under consideration, noted that it has been 54\u00a0years since the illegal occupation of Palestinian territory by Israel.\u00a0 Stressing that a viable peace plan should not allow Palestinian statehood to devolve into an entity devoid of sovereignty, territorial contiguity and economic viability, he called for a solution premised on a just, rights\u2011based settlement which ensures sovereign equality between both States.\u00a0 Israel\u2019s recent designation of six Palestinian civil society organizations as terrorist organizations is unjustified, he said calling on Israel to give human rights organizations access to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons and interrogation centres.<\/p>\n

MOHAMMED ABDULAZIZ H. ALATEEK (Saudi Arabia<\/u>) said the international community must fulfil its responsibilities by calling on Israel to end its policy of occupation and by ensuring the protection of the Palestinian people. \u00a0Constant settlement expansion in the occupied territories undermine the prospect of peaceful coexistence. \u00a0Furthermore, these measures undermine security in the Middle East in general, he said. \u00a0Therefore, it is important to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, based on \u00a0pre\u20111967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. \u00a0Recalling that this is the goal that all Saudi monarchs have always supported, he concluded by calling for increased support for UNRWA.<\/p>\n

The Situation in the Middle East<\/u><\/p>\n

OSAMA MAHMOUD ABDELKHALEK MAHMOUD (Egypt), introducing the draft resolutions titled \u201cThe Syrian Golan\u201d (A\/76\/L.15) and \u201cJerusalem\u201d\u00a0(A\/76\/L.16), said the first step to stopping the downward spiral in the Middle East is to put an end to the occupation of all Arab territories occupied on 5\u00a0June\u00a01967, specifically the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the occupied Syrian Golan. \u00a0The international community must take a decisive position towards respect of international law and international resolutions, most important of which are the United Nations resolutions that reaffirm the inadmissibility of annexation of territories by force and the rejection of any unilateral measures or demographic changes in territories under occupation.<\/p>\n

Turning to \u201cL.15\u201d, he said Egypt has been submitting resolutions on the Syrian Golan to the General Assembly annually.\u00a0 The 2021 draft contains the same language as the 2020 draft with some technical updates.\u00a0 It reaffirms that the 1949\u00a0Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War applies to the occupied Syrian Golan. \u00a0Further, it reaffirms that settlement construction and any other Israeli activities constitute a change in the demographic nature of the occupied Syrian Golan.\u00a0 The resolution calls on Israel to resume peace talks and withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan in accordance with the border lines of 4\u00a0June 1967.<\/p>\n

Turning to \u201cL.16\u201d, he emphasized that Jerusalem enjoys special status in the Arab and Islamic world.\u00a0 All United Nations resolutions since 1947 have included provisions on the status of the city, however they remain unimplemented in violation of international law.\u00a0 Egypt is tabling that resolution as it seeks to achieve the highest level of consensus among Member States. \u00a0The current draft retains language in the 2018 draft with limited amendments, reflecting developments on the ground since that time. The resolution rejects the expansion of Israeli settlements, demolition of Palestinian buildings and homes, and eviction of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem.\u00a0 The draft reaffirms that any measures taken to change the character of the city are null and void and must be stopped.\u00a0 He expressed hope that all Member States will vote in favour of those two draft resolutions so that peace and stability will be achieved in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

HASSAN ADAM (Maldives<\/u>) noted that after more than five decades of Assembly discussions, the situation in the Middle East continues to be marred by ongoing violence, with various conflicts still causing devastation and destruction. \u00a0The Palestinian people are yet to fully enjoy basic rights, he said, pointing to the further deterioration of the security situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.\u00a0 Also voicing concern about the conflicts and their humanitarian toll in Syria and Yemen, he noted the displacement crisis in the region with millions of people fleeing their homes. \u00a0Neighbouring countries are not in a position to accommodate the large number of refugees without support from the international community, he said, calling for more political will because \u201ctalk is not enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

SUDQI ATALLAH ABD ALKADETR AL OMOUSH (Jordan<\/u>) pointed out that Israel’s repeated aggressions against Al-Aqsa Mosque are a flagrant violation of international law. \u00a0He warned against committing such acts on holy places as they could have incalculable repercussions, given the special sensitivity of all Muslims in the world. \u00a0He reiterated that the Al\u2011Aqsa Mosque is the sole responsibility of Jordan. \u00a0He stressed that there can be no peace without the complete decolonization of the occupied Syrian Golan. \u00a0The acts of Israel are null and void, he stated.<\/p>\n

MOHAMED AL HASSAN (Oman<\/u>), recalling the Secretary\u2011General’s call on Israel to withdraw entirely from the occupied Syrian Golan, said his country supports the international community\u2019s rejection of that occupation.\u00a0 All measures taken by the occupying Power are illegal, null and void, and violate international law, the United Nations Charter and international resolutions. In that regard, it is important to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial unity of Syria, he said, rejecting any interference that undermines the sovereignty of that country.<\/p>\n

BASSAM SABBAGH (Syria<\/u>) thanking all Member States who co\u2011sponsored the draft resolutions under this agenda item, including the one concerning the Syrian Golan, noted that the Assembly has many times called on the occupying Power to end its occupation. \u00a0The occupying Power\u2019s refusal to respect the relevant Assembly and Council resolutions has led to an unacceptable paralysis at the United Nations, he said. \u00a0The protection provided to Israel by the United States and others at the United Nations and beyond is a major obstacle to the achievement of a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. \u00a0Stealing resources, confiscating territories, killings, arbitrary detention and other violations are a systemic policy employed by the occupying Power. \u00a0Reaffirming his country\u2019s right to recover the entirety of the Syrian Golan, he added that this cannot be negotiated and reiterated that all decisions taken by Israel to change the nature and demographics of that territory are null and void.\u00a0 Also stressing that Palestine must have full status as a member of the United Nations, he recalled that most States in the Organization have at some point in their history fought for their right to self\u2011determination and called on delegates to vote in favour of the draft resolutions.<\/p>\n

WISLYNE PIERRE (Haiti<\/u>) stressed her country’s commitment to the founding principles of the United Nations, in particular Article 1, paragraph 2 of the Charter, which guarantees the right of peoples to self\u2011determination. \u00a0She reaffirmed her full support for a holistic approach leading to a two-State solution and encouraged Israel and the State of Palestine to overcome their differences to build a better future for successive generations. \u00a0She also called on the international community, regional actors, politicians, and civil societies in both States to join efforts to achieve a just, lasting, pragmatic, and realistic solution to this long\u2011standing regional crisis.<\/p>\n

Action on Draft Resolutions<\/u><\/p>\n

The representative of the\u00a0United States<\/u>\u00a0said Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, dignity, security and prosperity both as an end and a means to advance toward a negotiated two\u2011State solution.\u00a0 Stressing that the practice of voting year after year on the same resolutions does nothing to bring the international community closer to that goal, he said most of those texts are unbalanced and undermine the prospect of dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n

Highlighting an issue regarding the reference to holy sites, he said that \u201cL.16\u201d on Jerusalem only references Haram al-Sharif rather than \u201cHaram al-Sharif\/Temple Mount\u201d, which is agreed terminology and recognizes the shared and diverse history of the holy site.\u00a0 It is morally, historically and politically wrong for members of the General Assembly to support language that denies both the Jewish and Muslim connections to the Temple Mount and Haram al-Sharif. \u00a0As such, he said his country votes against those three resolutions and encourages others to join them in supporting constructive measures to help achieve peace.<\/p>\n

The representative of\u00a0Iran<\/u>\u00a0said that despite calls by the international community, the Israeli regime continues to violate the human rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.\u00a0 As a result, Palestinians are not only deprived of their land and property, but also subject to terror and intimidation.\u00a0 Despite the numerous initiatives taken by concerned countries and regional organizations, as well as the adoption of various resolutions and the establishment of fact\u2011finding commissions, Israel\u2019s non\u2011compliance with international law has prevented the international community from finding a just solution to the crisis.\u00a0 Expressing support for the Palestinian people and the realization of their right to self\u2011determination, he said Iran will vote in favour of the resolutions.<\/p>\n

By a recorded vote of 148 in favour to 9 against (Australia, Canada, Hungary, Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, United States), with 14 abstentions, the Assembly then adopted \u201cL.14\u201d on the \u201cPeaceful settlement of the question of Palestine\u201d.<\/p>\n

Australia<\/u>\u2019s representative said terrorism or support for terrorism is never justified and should be condemned.\u00a0 Her country is opposed to one\u2011sided resolutions that single out Israel and encourages further changes in language to the Palestinian package of resolutions.<\/p>\n

Next, the Assembly adopted \u201cL.15\u201d titled \u201cThe Syrian Golan\u201d by a recorded vote of 94 in favour to 8\u00a0against (Australia, Canada, Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, United Kingdom, United States), with 69 abstentions.<\/p>\n

The Assembly then adopted \u201cL.16\u201d by a recorded vote of 129\u00a0in favour to 11\u00a0against, with 31\u00a0abstentions.<\/p>\n

In explanation of vote after the vote, the representative of the\u00a0United Kingdom<\/u>\u00a0said his Government\u2019s position on the status of Jerusalem is clear and long\u2011standing. \u00a0Its status should be determined in a negotiated settlement between the two parties. \u00a0It should include a shared capital with religious rights for all who call the city dear. \u00a0The United Kingdom opposes unilateral action. \u00a0The holy sites hold special attention for many groups around the world, he said, welcoming language that demonstrates respect for the sites\u2019 historic significance. \u00a0Yet the resolution included language in purely Islamic terms.\u00a0 If the unbalanced reference had been removed, his delegation would not have changed its vote from \u201cyes\u201d to an \u201cabstention\u201d.\u00a0 He wanted to be clear that the abstention did not mean the United Kingdom had a change in policy towards Jerusalem.<\/p>\n

The representative of\u00a0Brazil<\/u>, explaining her position on \u201cL.14\u201d, reiterated support for a just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine. \u00a0Regarding \u201cL.16\u201d on Jerusalem, she stated that her country is committed to the related resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council and to the United Nations Charter.\u00a0 She added that the resolution just adopted should reflect the historical importance of the three monotheistic religions and consider the sensitivities of each in terms of the holy sites.<\/p>\n

Also speaking in explanation of position, the representative of\u00a0Norway<\/u>\u00a0expressed concern about the recurrent violent clashes at the Temple Mount\/al\u2011Haram\u00a0al\u2011Sharif and recalled the special significance of that holy site.\u00a0 Voicing support for upholding its historic status, in line with previous understandings and with respect to Jordan\u2019s special role, he welcomed the resolution calling for respect for the historic status quo of the holy places of Jerusalem. \u00a0\u201cWe understand the language concerning the holy sites of Jerusalem to reflect the importance and historical significance of both the city of Jerusalem and the holy sites,\u201d he said, also noting his country\u2019s expectation that the resolutions refer to the Temple Mount\/al\u2011Haram\u00a0al\u2011Sharif in line with this understanding.<\/p>\n

The representative of\u00a0Albania<\/u>\u00a0noted that her delegation voted to abstain on \u201cL.16\u201d concerning Jerusalem, stating that despite agreeing with it in substance, \u201cwe would have preferred a more balanced terminology\u201d on the sensitive issue of the holy places in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n

The representative of the\u00a0European Union<\/u>, in its capacity as observer, welcomed the Palestinian Mission’s decision to bi\u2011annualize several resolutions under the agenda item “Question of Palestine\u201d, encouraging the Mission to further streamline the resolutions and use balanced language. \u00a0Regarding resolutions adopted during the current session, the bloc considers that whenever \u201cPalestinian government\u201d is mentioned this refers to the Palestinian Authority.\u00a0 The use of the term \u201cPalestine\u201d in any of these resolutions cannot be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue. \u00a0Expressing concern about the repeated and severe violent incidents at and around the Temple Mount\/al-Haram al-Sharif, he called for upholding the status quo put in place in 1967 for Temple Mount\/al-Haram al-Sharif in line with previous understandings and with respect to Jordan’s special role.\u00a0 Reiterating the need to use both terms \u2014 Temple Mount and Haram al-Sharif \u2014 to refer to the Temple Mount\/al Haram al Sharif in the “Jerusalem” resolution and in other texts, he called on all sides not to deny the historical ties of other religions to the city of Jerusalem and its holy places.<\/p>\n

The representative of\u00a0Argentina<\/u>, explaining his delegation’s vote on paragraph 6 of \u201cL.15\u201d after the vote, said it was urgent to resume negotiations to end the occupation of the Golan Heights.<\/p>\n

Also speaking in explanation of position after the adoption, the Permanent Observer for the\u00a0State of Palestine<\/u>\u00a0voiced the hope that soon \u201cwe will become a full member in the United Nations system because this is our right.\u201d \u00a0Thanking all those who voted in favour of the two resolutions related to the question of Palestine and Jerusalem, he called on the international community to move from reiterating principled positions reaffirming the rights of the Palestinian people towards the process of implementation. \u00a0No country in the United Nations should be above international law, he stressed, also adding that the resolution concerning Jerusalem is very much needed to give hope to Palestinian people in the holy city.\u00a0 Also noting that the resolution\u2019s language is in line with the position adopted by the Security Council and voted in favour by all its 15\u00a0members, he added that Palestine is committed to peace.<\/p>\n

Right of Reply<\/u><\/p>\n

The representative of\u00a0Syria<\/u>, exercising his right of reply, thanked the Member States for their support and the resolutions on the Syrian Golan and wanted to respond to the lies of the Israeli representative.\u00a0 This representative of Israel has no shame.\u00a0 Israel is the occupier of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Occupied Syrian Golan and has accused other States, including Syria, with lies.\u00a0 The Israeli authorities are violating international law.\u00a0 This representative is the last person who can talk about wasting resources, he said.<\/p>\n

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