Open discussion on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian held it United Nations Security Council.
Member States were informed by the Deputy Special Coordinator, Ramis Alakbarovwho stressed that “after two years of devastating war … we now have the opportunity to close a dark chapter.”
Mr. Alakbarov praised her Agreement of October 9which was based on 20 point plan of the President of the United States, Donald Trump. As he mentioned, this agreement, which he secured ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza, was the result of “a remarkable diplomatic effort by United Statesof Catarrhher Egypt and her Turkey».
However, he warned that “the balances remain extremely fragile” and that “a return to conflict must be avoided at all costs”.
The situation in Gaza is “shocking”.
The UN official described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “shocking”, with huge health, shelter, water, food and livelihood needs as many families remain displaced.
Introduce it 60-day UN response plan to restore essential services. He said that although the aid missions increased by 46% since the start of the ceasefire, “this is not enough”. He called for “more crossing points, continuous fuel supply and operational space for the UN”.
He also welcomed his opinion International Court of Justice in The Hague (October 22), which recalls Israel’s obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid.
At the same time, he condemned the violence in West Bank and the “unacceptable acts of settlers”, calling for accountability. The UN, he stressed, remains committed to two-state solutionat pre-1967 borderswith her Jerusalem as the capital of both states.
The position of Greece
The Permanent Representative of Greece, ambassador A. Mudwarmly welcomed the plan promoted by the US, which paved the way for the ceasefire.
He underlined Greece’s commitment to “next day” and expressed her readiness of the country to contribute to reconstruction of Gaza and the flow of humanitarian aid.
Finally, Ms. Balta expressed deep concern for the expansion of settlements and the settler violence in the West Bank, incl attacks against Christian communitiesstressing that the time has come for a lasting peace based on the two-state solution.