New conflict at the United Nations over Gaza, with Israel isolated largely due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of the US- and European-backed two-state solution.
“A lasting end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through a two-state solution. “Rejection at the highest levels of the Israeli government is unacceptable and would indefinitely prolong a conflict that has become a serious threat to international peace and security,” is the Secretary General’s warning against the tough guy Antonio Guterres to the Security Council, emphasizing that Tel Aviv's denial of the Palestinian people's right to statehood could exacerbate polarization and embolden extremists everywhere.
“The role of the international community is clear,” Guterres continues. “We must unite to support Israelis and Palestinians in taking decisive action to advance a meaningful peace process.” And in reiterating the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, he denounced that “the entire population of Gaza is being destroyed on a scale and at a speed unprecedented in recent history.”
The United States also asserts that “we must move toward a Palestinian state.”. “The goal is a future in which Gaza is no longer used as a base for terrorism, Palestinians have their own state and Israel can live in security,” said Uzra Zeya, US Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights. He emphasized that “two states with guaranteed security for Israel is the only way.”
“We need a Palestinian state,” says new French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, acting President of the Security Council, emphasizing that Paris is “a friend of Israel as well as a friend of the Palestinian people” and warning that ““The danger of a regional explosion is real.”
But US support for the Palestinian state does not protect it from attack by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. According to him, the US has prevented the Security Council from taking steps to end the violence because “saving the lives of Palestinians is not among its priorities.” “The Council must find a way to create a Palestinian state, and not just say that it must exist – emphasizes Lavrov – and the Palestinians should decide their own future… I think this is what our Western colleagues call democracy.”
A sharp attack on Israel comes from Palestinian Foreign Minister Ryad al-Malikiaccording to which “there are only two paths: one that begins with Palestinian freedom and brings peace and security to our region, and one that denies it and brings conflict and violence. The Arab world has chosen the first, but Netanyahu wants to prevent peace and security in the region”.
Warnings to which the Israeli ambassador responds by reiterating his opposition to a ceasefire: “This is what would happen: Hamas would remain in power and Israel would have to face another Holocaust. As long as Hamas remains in power, a dark future lies ahead.” us “.
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Guterres: New appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire
“I renew my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. “This will ensure that sufficient aid reaches where it is needed, facilitate the release of hostages and help reduce tensions in the Middle East,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council.
“A lasting end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through a two-state solution,” he added. “Rejection at the highest levels of the Israeli government is unacceptable and would indefinitely prolong a conflict that has become a serious threat to global peace and security.”
The UN Secretary-General then stressed that the Israeli government's rejection of the two-state solution and denial of the Palestinian people's right to statehood could exacerbate polarization and embolden extremists everywhere. “The role of the international community is clear – he added – we must come together to support Israelis and Palestinians in taking decisive action to advance a meaningful peace process.”
“The entire population of Gaza is suffering destruction on a scale and speed unparalleled in recent history.”, Guterres said again, emphasizing that “nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people” as well as “the deliberate killing, wounding, abduction of civilians and the use of sexual violence against them” by Hamas in Israel. He also said he was “deeply disturbed by reports of Israel's inhumane treatment of Palestinians detained during military operations.”
Regarding aid, Guterres said that despite all efforts “No humanitarian aid operation can function under the conditions imposed on the Palestinians in Gaza and those who are doing everything they can to help them.”. He then called for “quick, safe, unimpeded and broader humanitarian access throughout the Gaza Strip.” “In order to carry out our work, it is necessary to meet a number of operational requirements,” the UN Secretary-General continued. “We need security, we need to be equipped to carry out our work, and that includes telecommunications equipment, armored vehicles and protective equipment,” a much greater logistical capacity. We need more border crossings into Gaza to reduce congestion and avoid bottlenecks.” And finally, “we need visas: dozens of humanitarian workers have been waiting for months to receive a visa from the Israeli government.”
Israel: “October 7th attack was 20 times bigger than September 11th”
“The Hamas attack on October 7th was 20 times larger than September 11th.” Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan said this to the Security Council, once again attacking the call for a ceasefire. “That would happen, Hamas would remain in power and Israel would have to face another Holocaust,” he added. “As long as Hamas remains in power, a dark future lies ahead.” He then attacked Iran, which supplies the weapons, and the threat of “Iranian terrorism, which affects us all.” The presence of the Tehran foreign minister at the CDS means that the world is “upside down,” he added.
Palestine: “Netanyahu wants to prevent peace and security”
“There is a line between those who want peace and those who want to prevent peace.” There are only two paths: one that begins with Palestinian freedom and brings peace and security to our region, and one that… denies Palestinian freedom and brings conflict and violence. “The Arab world has chosen the first path, but Netanyahu wants to prevent peace and security in our region,” said Palestinian Foreign Minister Ryad al-Maliki during the Security Council meeting.
USA: “Follow the path to a Palestinian state”
We must “walk the path to a Palestinian state” and “the goal is a future in which Gaza is no longer used as a base for terrorism, Palestinians have their own state and Israel can live in security.” This was said by US Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, emphasizing that “two states with guaranteed security for Israel is the only way to end this violence once and for all.”
Lavrov: “Saving Palestinian lives is not a priority for the US”
“Steps are needed to prevent further destabilization elsewhere in the Middle East.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said this at the UN Security Council and then attacked the US for preventing the CDS from taking steps to end the violence to do. “Saving the lives of Palestinians is not one of their priorities,” he continued, speaking of a “real humanitarian tragedy in Gaza with no end in sight.”
“We need an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, Lavrov said. “The Council must find a way to create a Palestinian state and not just say it must exist,” he added, stressing that “the idea of a Palestinian state must not be buried.” “Palestinians should decide their own future… I think this is what our Western colleagues call democracy,” he continued.
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