I am bewildered by the second Lebanese statement.
Two and a half years ago, a radical change occurred on the Israeli-Lebanese border. As I have already mentioned, Israel has withdrawn from Lebanon, fulfilling its responsibilities under resolution 425 (1978).
The Secretary-General confirmed this wi…
I am taking the floor today in order to briefly clarify certain inaccuracies in the statement made today by the representative of Lebanon.
On 24 May 2000, Israeli forces completely withdrew from southern Lebanon, in full and confirmed compliance with United Nations Security Council resolution 425 (…
This year, as in years past, Israel has joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Assistance to the Palestinian people”, and I would like to explain our position in this regard.
Israel is committed to the goal of enhancing the economic growth and welfare of the Palestinian people, which we v…
It appears that perhaps the self-evident logic of cause and effect continues to escape our Palestinian neighbours. Almost every speaker in today’s debate has stressed the obvious negative impact of violence and conflict on social and economic well-being and humanitarian assistance. The case of the P…
It is indeed a shame that in this debate, on a subject which enjoys universal support — assistance to the Palestinian people — a worthy issue is being abused as a platform for unfounded accusations against my country.
It is most unfortunate that the Palestinian Observer has chosen to politicize thi…
I have already referred, in my last intervention, to the allegations made against my country by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding crimes. I would add to that statement a note that I did not make regarding the application of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Israel has stated …
The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran has, unfortunately, used this debate on a most serious international issue to voice an extraneous attack against my country.
He has charged my country with criminal activity in regard to our reaction to Palestinian violence. This
oft-repeated char…
It appears that perhaps the natural logic of cause and effect continues to escape our Palestinian neighbours. Almost every speaker in today’s debate has stressed the obvious negative impact of violence and conflict on social development. The case of the Palestinian decision to resort to violence and…
I wish at the outset to express the regret of my delegation that the debate on an issue of such importance as social development is again being used as a platform from which to level accusations against another Member State. It is most unfortunate that certain speakers, including the Palestinian obs…
The representative of Egypt has unfortunately used this debate on the culture of peace to voice a political attack against my country. His words ring particularly hollow on this day. It is with great sorrow that I must inform the Assembly of a most tragic terrorist attack that occurred today in our …
I would like to reiterate Israel’s belief that it is in the common interest of all the parties actively engaged in the negotiation of peace in the Middle East to aspire to the language of peace and the dialogue of reconciliation, not only in the negotiating room but also in international forums such…
This year, as in years past, Israel joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Assistance to the Palestinian people”, and I would like to explain our position in this regard.
As we pointed out in our statement on this item, Israel is committed to the goal of enhancing the economic growth and …
I believe it is clear to all members of the General Assembly that disagreements exist between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria. Yet we do have an agreed framework to work out our differences, the Madrid framework. The Madrid Conference was convened in October 1991 and we were able to begin ne…
It is regrettable that in today’s discussion of such a lofty, far-reaching and universal goal as the promotion of the culture of peace, this Assembly was subjected to inappropriate and inaccurate remarks specifically directed against my country by the representatives of Lebanon and Syria. I would th…
The delegation of Israel has joined the consensus on a resolution on this item for the seventh time in a row. In doing so, we are guided by the desire to make peace with our neighbours, all of which are members of the League of Arab States. Israel supports cooperation between the United Nations and …
