I should like to note that in principle, Israel supports the continued funding and strengthening of United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is only because of the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2, 3 and 14 that Israel is opposed to the draft resolution contained in document …
I deeply regret the tenor of the intervention made by the Syrian representative,
which is inappropriate in this Assembly. Although we truly wish to achieve a just, comprehensive and durable peace with our neighbours to the north, we have no delusions regarding the true character of the Syrian Gover…
My delegation totally rejects the baseless allegations made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of some other States.
Egypt graciously hosted the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, at which an Israeli-Palestinian agreement was reached on ending the violence — an agreement which are working hard to implem…
As a nation that has long lived under the threat of war, Israel longs for the day when civilian life will be free from the threat of anti- personnel landmines. It is our fervent conviction that these undiscriminating weapons, which echo shots fired long ago and conflicts raging miles away, have no p…
Today I would like to express the support of the State of Israel for reform of the Security Council. We share the vision, expressed by various representatives, of a Security Council that is more equitable in its representation and transparent in its work.
Since the founding of the United Nations in…
It is an honour to speak today on behalf of the Israeli delegation on this important agenda item. The survival, protection and development of the children of the world is an issue of great significance and one which has concerned the General Assembly and other United Nations organs for many years.
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In a spirit of goodwill and cooperation, and because of our commitment to the success of the Millennium Summit, Israel joined the consensus on the resolution just adopted, and we will join the consensus on the Millennium Declaration. We will, however, submit a formal reservation, to be placed on the…
Israel will vote against the draft resolution contained in document A/54/897. I wish to address, in this context, some recent events that may bring us further up to date on the issues at hand.
As the Assembly may know, the Government of Israel adopted a decision on 5 March 2000 to withdraw its forc…
It was long hoped that the technological and telecommunications revolution would bridge the gaps that divide us. We had hoped the year 2,000 would open the door to an interconnected world, eroding the old lines between geographic haves and have- nots.
But now, as we look on the information emanatin…
Israel will vote against the draft resolutions contained in documents A/54/L.42, A/54/L.43, A/54/L.44 and A/54/L.45. The ritualistic recycling of these outdated draft resolutions year after year remains utterly oblivious to the burgeoning peace process and the new realities in the Middle East.
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I believe that my earlier statement was clear enough. However, the representative of Lebanon saw fit to pose a question to me. I would like to suggest to him that the appropriate forum to discuss all pending questions between the two countries is the peace negotiations. I would like to reiterate our…
I am really sorry to address the General Assembly at this late hour, but the statement just made by the representative of Lebanon compels me to respond.
It is unfortunate that the representative of Lebanon continues to attack Israel in this forum rather than to engage Israel in the constructive cha…
Those who view the peace process in terms of one-dimensional political negotiations are mistaken. Israeli Governments, since the launch of the peace process, have attached special importance to the economic dimension of peacemaking in general and to the economic aspects of the Palestinian track of t…
We long for a day when civilian life will be free from the threat of anti-personnel landmines. These haunting echoes of shots fired long ago and conflicts raging miles away have no place in civil society. They are a tragic outgrowth of war when they strike innocents, shattering civilian lives and to…
Israel welcomes with open arms the Christian pilgrims from across the globe who will come to celebrate the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Jesus in the ancient land then known as Judea. The event will be a proud moment in the history of Christianity, uniting peoples from around the world …
As this is the first time my delegation takes the floor, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your election. We are certain that you will fulfil your obligations with distinction. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate your predecessor, Mr. Didier Opertti, for the exemplary manne…
This year, as in years past, Israel will join the consensus on the draft resolution contained in document A/53/L.54/Rev.1, entitled “Assistance to the Palestinian people”, and I would like to explain our position in this regard.
For many years, Israel has been cooperating fully with the United Nati…
Recently, a significant improvement has taken place in the Palestinian economy. A number of economic indicators show that a marked improvement occurred in the Palestinian Authority’s economic conditions in 1997 as compared to 1996 and that this improvement has continued into 1998. The economic growt…
Israel is looking forward to the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations. With regard to the resolution just adopted, we understand that this document does not represent any change in the status of the Palestine Liberation Organization as an observer organization within the United Nations system.
I do not intend to engage in a polemic debate with the Permanent Observer of the PLO. I believe that the draft resolution just adopted by the General Assembly is a very positive one, and Israel supported it. We would like to commend Norway for preparing this draft, and the donors for their valuable …
