delegation's participation in negotiations in cairo to achieve a permanent cease-fire which would lead to a lifting of the barricade on gaza to restore dignified life to our palestinian people. president, over a month has passed and the civilian population has suffered from israeli -- which is ongoing. it is unprecedented aggression. the seas on gaza is being punished continuously. a few figures for you. 1850 victims most of them children, women and the elderly. a few more figures. 9000 wounded and injured. the majority of them children, women and the elderly.

a few more figures for you. over 1100 homes destroyed completely or partially. over 450,000 displaced. hospitals, universities, places of worship were all targeted in the delegate of israel tells us that they are not fighting and they are not waging war against the people of gaza. what is omitted is that gaza is under apartheid and his been under a blockade since 2005. this is not a war waged against gaza alone. this is war waged against mankind's conscience, against all of the principles which

unite us. the israeli war machines have spoken. the institutions and the wishes of the international community. it has worked to assault the united nations headquarters and facilities. the most recent events for the attack on the school attack as it was on august 3. third assault against a school run by the agency, a school which served as a sanctuary for civilians. at aggression which has left nothing but rubble and claimed so many lives, aggression referred to as a criminal act, aggression which was condemned

around the world. israel disregards the u.n. charter. it disregards all the united nations resolutions. it disregards international humanitarian law. president we have not gathered here today to count months. we are here for those who remain alive, those who have survived every little boy, every little girl and in fact for every palestinian. raising their hopes and faith in the international community that the rule of law that there are fundamental rights are upheld and first and foremost amongst these rights, the right to life. president the united nations all

are working to draw out development plans, plans for human development for the population covering decades, setting up frameworks for sustainable development for human rights for the environment and for climate change. all of these have been set up. all of these have been set up at a time when 1.8 million palestinians live under occupation and bear the brunt of daily reprisals. these palestinians should be included in the international process. they need actions. they don't need words. they require the support of the international community. the international community is standing behind its commitments and it needs to provide them

protection and humanitarian assistance for ingres and united nations. they need the international community to work tirelessly for the reconstruction of gaza and assure that they finally reach their fundamental rights. of life, of dignity and security with peace in their state. within the borders of 1967 east jerusalem is the capital. peace is not impossible. what is impossible is security without peace and today the international community must assume it's her sponsor abilities for security. to put pressure on israel to put an end to violence, the shedding of palestinian blood and to lift the gaza blockade.

and of course to relaunch the peace process in conformity with the agreements and the arab peace proposal. thank you. >> next speaker representative of iran's speaking on behalf of the movement. >> thank you mr. president. i have the honor to speak on the half of the movement. the movement condemns the lethal indiscriminate and excessive use of force by israel and the occupying against palestinian civilians and civilian infrastructure in the gaza strip and pays tribute to the heroic steadfastness and unity of the palestinian people in the face of this brutal aberration. the movement demands the

immediate and unconditional cessation of this aggression and the collective punishment of the civilian population in gaza as well as throughout the rest of the occupied palestinian territory including east jerusalem. it calls for serious collective efforts to ensure an immediate cease-fire based on the egyptian initiative on the basis of november 2012 cease-fire and close correlation with the state of palestine. the movement fully endorses the unified and legitimate demands of the delegation of the state of palestine and in this context demands also the immediate and full lifting of the israeli blockade imposed on the gaza strip which institutes the massive collective punishment of its inhabitants and grave intervention of humanitarian and

human laws and has led to acute shortages of basic necessities on dire humanitarian and health care situations in gaza. recognizing the vital role in gaza that movement requests all members of the international community to help provide the victims of the israeli aggression in the gaza strip with humanitarian assistance on an urgent basis. mr. president, the movement calls upon the security council to uphold its charter duties and its expectations and live up to the expectations of the international community to address this crisis situation in occupied palestine. it calls on the security council to adopt measures iaea resolution to compel israel the

occupying power to seize its military aggression against the palestinian people and to comply immediately with all of the obligations under international law. stressing the need to fully investigate all violations by israel of the occupying power of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in the occupied palestinian territory including east jerusalem. the movement welcomes the decision by the human rights council to launch an official international independent inquiry into all violations resulting from the recent israeli military aggression against the gaza strip. the movement also supports a request by the state of palestine for the convening of a conference of high contracting parties to the fourth geneva convention to and examine measures in accordance with

common article law, with carmen -- common article want to show respect and enforce the convention in the occupied palestinian territory including east jerusalem. i thank you mr. chairman. >> i think the representative from the islamic republic of iran and now give the floor to the representative from the ethiopian area. >> thank you mr. president. i would like to thank the president of the general assembly for convening this session and also thank the secretary-general, special coordinator serry commissioner general pillay and assistant secretary-general kang for their statements. i am honored to speak him after the european union. the republic of macedonia montenegro and albania the

country of the association process and potential -- as well as ukraine align themselves with this statement. the european union warmly welcomes yesterday's announcement of the 72 hour cease-fire on the gaza strip and strongly calls on all parties to respect the stands. there must be an immediate end to the loss of civilian lives. all rocket fire from the gaza strip must stop and all offensive israeli military actions must come to an end. we commend the efforts of the u.n. secretary-general egypt and the united states to broker this and other deals and hope this new agreement can be extended into a lasting cease-fire. we call on all the parties not to miss this opportunity. mr. president in the past few weeks we have witnessed scenes which we hope never to witness again. we condemn the terrible loss of almost 2000 lives including over 420 innocent children.

many more have been injured. entire livelihoods have been destroyed as well as vital public infrastructure. it is clear that gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. addressing this will require coordinated international effort in which israel and the palestinian authority must also exercise their responsibilities. mr. president allow me to reiterate the e.u. strong condemnation of the indiscriminate firing of rockets into israel by hamas and other militant groups. these are criminal unjustifiable acts. the european union calls on hamas to -- all terrorist groups in gaza must disarm. while recognizing israel's legitimate right to defend itself against attacks the european union is appalled by the horrific you human cost of the israeli humanitarian mission. the terrifying ordeal being suffered by the children and

families in the gaza strip and in israel must stop once and for all. the israeli military operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law. civilians is be protected at all times. let me take this opportunity particularly in the presence of the commissioner general krahenbuhl. we reiterate our condemnation of the schools on one of -- more than one occasion. it's unacceptable that civilians were taking shelter in clearly designated u.n. areas after being called on by the israeli military to evacuate their homes were killed. we call for all these incidents to be investigated immediately and for the results of those investigations to be published. there must be justice for the victims and the international community as a collective responsibility.

we also extend our condolences to the families of unrest personnel who lost their lives in these attacks them reiterate our condemnation of militant groups. the inviolability and integrity must be respected by all and at all times. this tragic escalation of hostilities and his this death toll which exceeds that of previous should strengthen our resolve to ensure it never a word -- reoccurs. in order for the cease-fire to be durable we must have knowledge that the situation in gaza is unsustainable. the need for comprehensive change in the gaza strip is imperative. the status quo is not an option. a solution to the current conflict will need to tackle the root causes comprehensive way in order to avoid a renewal of violence in the future. it is unacceptable for millions of israeli citizens to live under a threat of occupier from

the gaza strip. it's also intolerable for almost 2 million people to be confined to a small strip of land without being able to move and to live under the control of the military group that is not the amount of violence. in order to reach a long-term solution to elements are key, improving the living conditions to the palestinian people and the gaza strip and the threat to israel posed by hamas and other militant groups and gaza. for this to happen the palestinian authorities under the leadership of president abbas must return to the gaza strip. the restrictions on gaza must be lifted. in this context the european union recalls the provisions of u.n. security council resoluti resolution 1860 which called for arrangements both to prevent illicit trafficking and arms and the mission in gaza and sustained the reopening of gaza's crossing points and reiterates its readiness to

contribute to to the conference and sustainable solution meeting the legitimate security socioeconomic and humanitarian needs of israelis and palestinians alike. any such contribution will depend of the requests of our partners following the talks which are currently ongoing in cairo. finally mr. president even at this difficult moment let me make the position of the european union absolutely care. the gaza strip constitutes an integral part of a the palestinian state. a comprehensive peace where two democratic states israel and palestine side-by-side in peace and secure recognized borders must remain our objective. gaza should be given the opportunity to become the future palestinian state's window on the mediterranean sea. the deaths of almost 2000 people in the past month did not leave us to question us but to reaffirm it even if developments

on the ground including israel's continued settlement activities appear to make the prospect of a two-state solution increasingly difficult to achieve. the european union has demonstrated its commitment to working with the government and prime minister netanyahu and the palestinian government under the leadership of president abbas to achieve this objective. we reiterate that commitment today. the european union will do all i can to support the achievement of a just and lasting solution to this and i thank you mr. president. >> i thank the gentleman from the european union and now have the pleasure to give the floor to saudi arabia was become after the organization of the islamic cooperation. you have the floor sir.

[speaking in native tongue] >> translator: thank you so much president. i want to convey my gratitude for having convened this emergency meeting. emergency meeting to enable members of the general assembly to be fully briefed regarding the latest developments. the israeli aggression against the population of gaza and the rest of the occupied territories. the various high officials and conference of briefings and it's my pleasure and honor to speak to you today on behalf of the member states of the oic. president, what more are we waiting for? we have heard testimony which showed the extent of the destruction, of the killing and the suffering of the palestinian people in gaza.

what more are we waiting for? we now know what israel is doi doing. actions described at the highest possible level as crimes of war. i am especially referring to the premeditated direct shelling of the united nations shelters despite the fact that israel is fully aware of the status and the status of individuals in the shelter there. so what more are we waiting for? if all of the efforts aimed at achieving humanitarian cease-fires lasting a day, today's sometimes 33, what more are we waiting for? or conscience, our humanity and our international laws, do they

allow for resumption of the killing, the bombing and collective punishment? does this train of logic allow for return to the starting poi point? the resumption of the embargo in the brigade -- blockade, the suffocation of all life in gaza. can peace prevail of the israeli occupation and the deprivation of the palestinian people's right to life, to freedom and the right to create an independent state on their national soil within the borders of july 41967 continues. it's high time for the conscience of the world to hear

the voice of the world to say what you have to say. you have to speak to us not only for an end to the question for the cease-fire to be consolidated but also to call for an end to the occupation, the dismantling of settlements the lifting of the embargo on gaza. the release of prisoners and providing protection for the palestinian people in conformity with relevant resolutions international legitimacy and human rights. israel was brave to launch its aggression the international system of justice is a -- and israel only steps up its actions but the voice of justice is failing.

the onc calls upon the international community to respect its responsibilities, to promote justice and to ensure that perpetrators of crime is against the palestinian people. this disaster requires a rapid response rapid assistance medical humanitarian, food all kinds of assistance. this assistance needs to reach those have been displaced in the blockade on gaza needs to be lifted to ensure humanitarian assistance reaches those who needed need it the most. israeli aggression against gaza is a shameful blot on mankind's

conscience. or for mankind as a whole. it has failed to work to express their condemnation thank you sir. >> the representative of saudi arabia who spoke on the half of the oic and i now have the pleasure to give the floor to the distinguished representative of kuwait if i do so may i remind member states that we have a very long list please share your interventions and don't make them longer than three minutes so we can all have an opportunity to speak and with that may i give the floor to the distinguished representative of

kuwait. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: thank you very much mr. president. i would like to thank you for having organized this morning's meeting. we would like to thank the secretary-general as well as mr. serry mr. krahenbuhl mr. pillay and mr. pillay for your briefings. we address the arab group as well as the delegation for islamic cooperation. it is highly deplorable that what is happening is being described as a war. we believe that the israeli discourse in this regard is not truthful. the figures indeed show us what the reality truly is.

this is an aggression that is occurring and that has taken a very heavy toll on the civilian population. in a unicef report we saw that 30% of the victims or one quarter of the population were children. a significant number, a huge number of people have been displaced. this is an asymmetric conflict. the attacks have been directed towards heavily populated areas and this is a violation of the geneva conventions, all of the conventions as well as international treaties. international security council needs to confront the israeli

war machine, this murderous war machine. the actions of israel have surpassed all reasonable limits. we have spent years at the u.n. trying to uphold principles of human rights and we are facing now an enormous moral challenge with regard to these crimes. these are crimes against humanity humanity. there were crimes. they are crimes against all of humankind. the responsibility needs to be taken for these acts and the international community needs to take responsibility as well. needs to resume its responsibility. rhetoric is not enough at this point. we must demand the immediate

withdrawal by israel from the palestinian territories we would like to commend the commissioner general of unra and the high commissioner of human rights as well as other indicted officials for their strong statement condemning the actions in this conflict particularly the attacks on the unra schools. israeli authorities have disregarded their obligations. they have disregarded the security council resolutions the human rights council resolutions and they have only continued to pursue their course of action. it is as if they think they are above the law. the military actions against civilians in gaza are unceasing.

the obstacles facing the civilian populations only continued to increase. it is a humanitarian catastrophe. it's time for the international community to say to israel that it must stop the violence, it must stop violating international law. these aggressions cannot happen again. they cannot be repeated and we need to take action so that a durable peace can be achieved. and this in accordance with the relevant resolutions. the humanitarian situation in gaza is catastrophic, very dramatic and as described by president abbas as a disaster sound. it requires basic services.

emergency aid has been offered in a matter of some $10 million and we would urge the international community to make contributions, generous contributions and we would like to commend unra and its staff. we would like to commend them for their courage, their bravery in a situation. in conclusion we would like to commend the palestinian people for their pursuit, their struggle to put in and to the occupation. the head of the arab group has called for international protection for palestine, for the palestinian people and we would call for action in that regard. we would also like to commend

egypt for its actions in helping to broker a cease-fire and to help the parties engage in dialogue. thank you very much mr. chairman. >> i think the participant from kuwait and i now have the pleasure of bringing to the florida floor the representative of algeria. >> thank you mr. chair. i would like to extend a quick response to this agenda to the situation in the occupied palestinian authorities especially in gaza as a result of the military aggression. ..

to immediately address the crisis in gaza. they see it, hesitation. addressing the complications. that conviction, is essential to

stop the killing betrays. we are forgetting the overall. [inaudible] their areas, that has become the absent, international community. their contribution however, we

cannot forget the number of weapons exceed 100. 1,900. the extent including 800. 400,000. forget those atrocious scenes. the civilian. moreover, we cannot. [inaudible] between the palestinian. but they only.

and in occupying military. and we cannot forget the. furthermore, connected against the people. and then they conduct orderly trade.

effective contributions to the civilian. provided a contribution the convoy. >> believe that security would be guaranteed through military might or domination. the logic will always induce more terror, abuses, and violations. let us be fully aware, there will not be security without the lasting sentiment of the core issue of the conflict, the question of palestine. what we have seen for the last month is cruelty as a polity. this kind of punishment as a beacon and no accountability as a warrant. it is the duty, moral and liberal, of the international

community to protect civilians under occupation and the u.n. cannot remain silent when a war crimes and blatant breaches of international law including international humanitarian law are committed. while stepping up efforts to stop the brutal aggression against civilians, many of whom were children, the international community must not lose sight of the root causes of the whole conflict. illegal occupation of the palestinian territory is the root cause. if we don't tackle this root cause, occupation, there will be more suffering, and the so-called security is doomed for everyone. it is the same conviction of algeria that peace cannot be achieved in the mideast without international community taking a firm and codes and stand to end the occupation of the palestinian arab territories occupied by israel since 1967 and to allow the palestinian people to exercise their right and establish their independence

secure state. as they expressed but upholding the aforementioned principles of regional actors including those engaged by the united states of america and arab partners who are in the framework of the arab peace initiative to put on the right track will finally yield the long awaited results and allow for the restoration of the palestinian people. thank you. >> i think that distinguished representative from algeria, and and now have the pleasure to give the floor to the representative from guitar. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: i thank you, mr. president. i would like to thank you for responding to the request of this meeting so quickly to

address the very dangerous situation in the occupied palestinian territories, particularly in the gaza strip. we would like to think for the remarks in their briefings on the situation in gaza. we would like to endorse the statements on behalf of the oic, the arab group. we believe that the israeli aggression has violated all existing international norms. it has had a heavy toll on civilians in the gaza strip. is this is a blatant violation by israel of the united nations charter and a violation of international humanitarian law, international human rights law.

these are war crimes, and it is extremely important to insure that the perpetrators are held accountable there is an unprecedented toll among the civilian population in gaza and the international community needs to recognize that what is happening in gaza is the result of terrorist activities or actions by israel. israel -- it has been said that israel has the right to defend its population, civilian population. but as we look at the statistics, the numbers in this conflict we quickly realized how those allegations are mistaken. going to the death toll among the palestinian population is the repeated shelling by the very powerful israeli army

denied good example of this. the elderly women and children have been heavily affected by this in terms of the death toll. the shelling of schools has been condemned by the international community. as the secretary general has stated, this is a criminal act. it is a moral outrage and a criminal act. this is an atrocious act. with this level of terror and violence, is this not thicker example of terrorism? those who have been directly wounded by israeli actions are in the gaza strip.

and this is -- this situation has unfortunately been the prevailing situation for a number of years now. we need to put an end to the israeli aggression in the gaza strip. we need to find a solution to the existing humanitarian crisis the embargo and blockade need to be put to an end and the crossing is to be reopened so that the people of gaza. [inaudible] the people of gaza -- these people need to be given a chance to resume their normal lives. there -- there are tireless efforts by the humanitarian community to provide support and basic services to the palestinian people. we have taken part in recent international efforts to immediately stop this violence.

we would like to voice our support for a diplomatic effort they have been made to make this 70's to our trees. we would like to recognize the study as well. we would like to a see these efforts culminate in a durable cease-fire and truce. we want this injustice toward the people of the palestinians to end. and we want international humanitarian law to be respected . we would like to express our full support and solidarity with the people -- the palestinian people. and we need their help and a legitimate way to exist. >> i thank the distinguished representative from the state of qatar. our next speaker is the united

states followed by jordan. >> thank you, mr. president. i also thank the secretary general and colleagues for their remarks. there has been too much suffering over the course of the last month and an unbearable toll on civilians in gaza and israel alike. today i want to touch on the cost of the conflict and what we need to do to bring it to an end in gaza the figures for killed and a damaged, people without food, devastating. we support where and were horrified at the strikes that hit the tool to of schools. you end facilities and civilians must be protected. further, civilian facilities must not be moved for military purposes, including.

[inaudible] let us remember how this conflict started. hamas launched repeated rocket attacks at israel. they deliberately targeted civilians. no nation can accept such attacks, and israel has the same rights as every other nation. mr. president, the united states team has been constant in our efforts to bring this violence to an end. president obama has engaged directly with secretary carry traveling to the region and working around the clock to achieve a cease-fire . as the parties had to carry out this effort has our strong support. the united states has also said its representatives. last month the violence should serve as an impetus for the parties to resolve the crisis has the implication is to direct

in this context the current humanitarian cease-fire provides an opportunity to negotiate key issues including israel's long-term security and economic up today for gaza. we urge all parties to respect the cease-fire completely and hope that the current discussions will lead to a sustainable cease-fire agreement that ensures an end to hostilities. when need to help the parties reach an accord where the rockets stop. kirk -- permanently dismantled and israel is not attacked again . gaza must receive the goods necessary to advance its economic development and the international community must work in concert to strengthen the recognized palestinian authority. with serious negotiations starting this is a pivotal time, and we should support the

party's efforts to secure a durable cease-fire and give them space to achieve results. we believe that any process to resolve the crisis in gaza in a lasting and meaningful way must resolve in the disarmament of how moss and all of a terrorist groups. we must also support the on the ground efforts of the united nation and humanitarian organizations including the commendable work. the work of providing shelter and delivering food, water, and essential medical supplies has been vital. eleven staff members were killed in gaza over the last month and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families. for our part the united states is committed to supporting the united nations or other humanitarian actors. providing nearly $50 million to address emergency humanitarian needs.

mr. president, this pause in hostilities prevents it -- presents an opportunity the parties should seize. it is time to have a genuine dialogue. i assure you, the united states will continue to work tirelessly with the parties in the international community toward a sustainable peace. thank you. >> i thank the distinguished representative of the united states and i will now give the floor to the distinguished representative of jordan who will be followed by the russian federation. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: >> thank you so much for convening this very important session. jordan wishes to associate its voice with a statement made by

11 not -- made by lebanon. they're is a need for all member states to listen to the briefings made by the high officials of the united nations today to follow the stance made on the attack by israel against the population in the gaza strip. most of the victim's or the elderly. international community understands the death and tragedy and also look at the consequences. generations of palestinians is and will be. we need to work immediately to insure that emergency assistance reaches palestinians who are living in very difficult conditions amongst the rubble of the ruins of their former homes and residences.

they require food, medicine, basic services. jordan, following the recommendations of his majesty informed institutions and especially in the jordanian entity has since the beginning of this aggression provided 1800 areas of -- hours of emergency supply, medicine, food all sentes the gaza strip. this in addition to the aid sent by arab states and other entities working to alleviate the suffering of the palestinian people in the gaza strip. jordan has strength and its personnel were in field

hospitals, and we have dispatched additional units. we have strengthened other hospitals run by other emergency associations. and the jordanian hospital has been active for a few years now and the gaza strip on the ground. the united nations reports and the reports of other humanitarian agencies show that the means of the gaza strip are increasing exponentially. we call on donors to lend service support, support to united nations agencies and humanitarian organizations active in gaza. my country, jordan, wishes to regulate the importance of the reconstruction of the gaza strip as well as the importance of taking into account the

necessary conditions for economic revitalization of the gaza strip in coordination with the united nations. we, of course, support all efforts aimed at this. starts working. we wish to thank them for their tireless efforts workings to lend assistance to the palestinian people in the gaza strip. of course we condemn the bombing by israel. it resulted in the loss of hundreds of civilian lives including women and children that attempted to take shelter. they united nations initiated independent inquiry into these actions to ensure that the perpetrator of these heinous crimes is brought to account.

jordan has intensified its contact with the leader of the region. and the leaders of the world to put an end to the israeli aggression to achieve a truce and to ensure that international humanitarian law is upheld. we also back efforts under way in achieving a cease-fire on the basis of the egyptian initiative and we would like terror in a rate that the long term solution is, of course, a political solution which would involve serious negotiations on the basis of the 2-state solutions. an independent palestinian state on palestinian land. and on the basis of relevant national resolutions, the arab peace initiative to guarantee peace and security as well as stability for the people in the region. thank you. >> at thank the distinguished

representative from jordan, and i now have the pleasure to give the floor to the russian federation who will be followed by china. >> thank you so much, mr. president. the latest agent confrontation between israel and hamas has become unprecedented. the international community must immediately -- stabilization of the situation. in this context pressing the task of preserving the humanitarian cease-fire long-term truce. my serve as a basis for achieving. so we will continue to work actively.

to create the conditions. we believe the time has long come for serious discussions the group, standards securities counsel in order to bring this situation than the palestinian track of it we are convinced that the initial work and ideas to craft a peace settlement, issues that have taken place and that they are ready for discussion. this could be a steady of relevant proposals and requirements. i don't doubt the palestinian. also necessary to work on the

margins of the high-level session to conduct an intense international contact including detailed discussion of the middle east within the framework . gaza the palestinian problem, a corrupted from work. the arab league in key regions. intend to improve the situation. we believe the settlement of the conflict within the gaza strip must seek to create the conditions for resumption of the israeli-palestinian negotiations for comprehensive settlement. >> i thank the distinguished representative from the russian federation, and i know have the pleasure to give the floor to china. followed by france.

[speaking in native tongue] >> translator: mr. president, the delegation wishes to thank. [inaudible] where their ratings. the conflict in gaza has lasted for a full week. the casualties. such as this situation. a special envoy made two visits to the region, the realization of cease-fire. and china before ministers and egypt exchanged talks on

prevention of the ceasefire. the five white proposals. first of, israel and palestine and should pursue peace in the new deal the cease-fire, the company hasn't cease-fire. and it such action. the seas where is -- the civilian casualties are unacceptable. and the actions must be abandoned. second, supporting the cease-fire initiatives, issues giving up the clams. the security through response will negotiations and the necessary mechanisms to end the crisis.

they should look at his gaza and release palestinian detainees. with particular security concerns should also be taken seriously. third, the conflict to find a reasonable solution to the palestinian people should establish an independent state. israel and palestine should consider peace talks. show goodwill to each other and begin peace talks. the security to avoid the confrontation. fourth, the conflict in packs of

international peace and security . the un security council should assume responsibility. age agreement in this regard will play a role in the conflict. members of the international community could -- should organize with each other. the situation, especially in gaza, mayor sy attention and should be alleviated. ..

>> for a lasting settlement to the arab-israeli conflict we have to restore peace to the parti parties. we need peace and security within recognized borders. there is no other path than this. cease-fire, two-state solution, and the security of this. mr. president, i would like to say that following the meeting of july 26th is playing a full and lasting settlement and the nations had a role to contribute to defining the framework. we are mobiling with the

security council and we are ready to fulfill the responsibility. >> i thank you and i now have to give the floor to egypt and then indonesia and we will have our lunch break at 1:00. i want to announce this ahead of time. egypt, you have the floor at this time. >> thank you, mr. president. i would like to thank the president of the dinner assembly for quickly responding to the initiative by algeria endorsed by the islamic group and the movement in order to convene this meeting.

i would to thank the secretary general, the deputy secretary general and others for their briefings. i would like to subscribe as well to the statements made by the arab group and saudi arabia on behalf of the islamic group and iran on behalf of the other group. and i would add to following two points. first, we have listened carefully to briefings on the amount of what i would call the three-d's. death, destruction and dismiss. this isn't new. we have witnessed this before because there is a pattern of behavior that israel follows in similar situations. we can distinguish this.

first, the targeting of civilians to avenge the killing or enemies during combat. second, infrastructure. water and sanitation, electricity and the power plants and especially with the fuel tax. it happened in 2006 when israel destroyed the fuel reservoir for the electricity plant that was supplying power. and also accusing others of the attacks and then investigating and acknowledging it was there

fault. third, targeting shelters and facilities of the united nations. i was head of the united nations in '94 when the shelter was bombbarded by the israelis. and forth, not cooperating with international investigation. it happened with reports before and they are not intending to cooperate with the commission on inquiry. why is this repeating? why is this happening time and time again? because there is impunity and others look to the other side. we were discussing two weeks ago and we determined that no body should be left behind. i hope that we still mean no body should be left behind and this is why the arab group was

insisting within having occupation within the group. and by no body left behind i hope that is no body is left for development and in gaza so that impunity continues. also a year ago, we were discussing and the general as m assembly voted on the arms trade treaty. egypt and the arab group were insisting on including the crime of aggression within the criteria but again it wasn't included and now we watch that some of us supply ammunition and weapon for this awful aggression that is happen. we do commend those who have reviewed previously arms contracts with israel and we do condemn those who haven't.

second, we do acknowledge there is a legitimate right of self-defense for everybody and this of course includes israel but includes the palestinians, too. the killing of civilians, children, women, and men and the elderly and destroying of humanitarian facilities is not self-defense. that has another name and that is war crime and shouldn't go without impunity. third, i would like just to briefly thank the egyptian efforts in order to reach the cease-fire. thank god we have agreed to 72 hour humanitarian truce. we are in the 30-something hour and hope it would hold and hope it would be extended. we have delgrations from israel,

palestine and people in cairo and in the united states and the cor tet and we will spare no efforts in order to have this cease-fire and to address the whole situation in order to prevent this from happening and ensure security for all sides. we are focusing now on opening the crossings, lifting the block aid and addressing the security concerns. let me be clear, the occupying power is the one responsible for the blockaid. we are talking about the main way in which the palestinian territory should breathe fresh air. finally we have listened to the message loud and clear. this situation is not sustainable.

we cannot go back to the state before this. the solution is simple. when there is no occupation, there is no violence. we welcome the with drawl of israeli troops but this is not enough. we should focus on reconstruction, compensation and accountability. maybe the general assembly would need to bare its responsibility and take action if need-be. so far let us hope the peace talks do succeed and that they will open the door for more sustainable resolution of the conflict in order to resume to peace talks between palestine and israel in order to create two states, side-by-side, living in peace in the middle east. thank you very much. >> i thank the representative of

egypt and i now give the floor to indonesia and they will be foll followed by brazil. >> mr. president, let me begin by thanking you for this important meeting. i would like to thank the gener general man and others for their comprehensive briefing. and thank you deputy secretary general for being here. my delegation associates with the statements delivered by the saudi arabia and the islamic republic of iran on behalf of the ioc and respectively. mr. president, indonesia is deeply shocked by the tragedy of the killing of israeli and we are deeply appalled by tfath tht

the brutal and assault by israel could take place without proper response by the united nations. in that regard, indonesia is calling on the united nations particularly the security council to uphold their responsibility toward peace. mr. president, the fighting in gaza, my delegation would like to highlight several key actions. first, end the cycle of violence. clearly a cease-fire must be durable and comprehensive to prevent violence from occurring. in this regard, indonesia calls on all parties to refrain from action that may jeopardize the already volatile situation.

we support the establishment of an international team to monitor the implementation of cease-fire. the population in gaza needs access to all needs such as food, medicine and energy. second, humanitarian relief. indon indonesia calls on the international community to delegate humanitarian aid for the people of gaza. we must prepare ourselves to have palatine with the reconstruction and economic needs. lastly, international committee must also demand israel to support the implementation of the mandates of come commission

of the inquiry by the human rights counsel. and to prevent similar aggression from taking place in the future, indonesia calls on the u.n.to respond for an international perfection. mr. president, we talk about progress in ending israeli violence and getting a viable peace process and without it danger will proceed. the status quo is unsustainable for all sides and every effort must be accepted to the fulful t to have ever lasting peace. i thank you, mr. president. >> i thank the representative of indonesia. at this stage, i give the floor to brazil and brazil is followed by canada.

brazil, you have to floor. >> mr. president, i thank you for convening this timely meeting. and i would like to thank for the worrying information shared with us. the level of violence in the gaza strip that has taken almost 2 thousand lives, the majority of innocent civilians is unacceptable and profoundly saddens us. the situation is particularly disturbing because not only was the senseless loss of life in palestine and israel preventable had the peace talks been pursued but the continuation of hostility will only distance the parties further from every-lasting peace. the briefings we heard this morning can't not shock our human consciousness. behind the statistics are real

human beings, some greatly affected for the third time in a short period. peace in the middle east is so fundamental and the stakes are so high that the international community simply can't allow the future of israelis and palestinians to be dictated by tension, recurrent violence, and periodic burst of deadly conflict. we can no longer accept this pattern of events in palestine and israeli. brazil wishes for israel the same it wishes for itself. to leave in peace in a stable environment. this will certainly not be achieved by the use of this proportionate force such as the one employed in operation protective edge with the ensuing death of hundreds of civilians

including woman and children. either will israel achieve lasting security through the propeachation into gaza. at the same time firing into israeli and the placement of weapons as reported by the secretary general deserve our cond cond condemnation. mr. president, the destruction of homes, hospitals and essential infrastructure and the shellings of schools and shelters are gross violation of humanitarian law as recalled by the secretary general in recent statements. he said the united nation shelters must be safe zones but combat zones. all violations must be investigated and perpetrators must be held accountable.

for this reason brazil supported the establishment of an independent international commitment of inquiry within the human rights council to investigate all violations of huma humaneitarian law and also international law. brazil also zones the secretary general in con demning any racim including any anti-semanic attacks. this was a matter of concern much before the conflict. it is more dramatic now as more than 450,000 palestinians have been displaced from their homes. returning to the status quo

empty is no solution. we further reiterate our call on israel to lift the blocka aid. we welcome the cease-fire as a necessary first step. we urge all parties to respect the cease-fire and seriously engage in genuine efforts to achieve cessation of all hostility. the vicious cycle of violence must end. mr. president, the international community can't passively stand by. we call for the security council to end its self-imposed distance and end the charter and steer the peace process. resuming peace talks is urgent and necessarily. it is clear that only the

implementation of the two-state solution will bring peace to israel and palestinian. brazil is ready to support and contribute to all international efforts to end the conflict. thank you. >> i thank the representative from brazil and i now give the floor to canada and canada is followed by argentina. >> thank you very much, mr. president. i would like to thank you for giving me the floor in this important meeting of the general ass assembly. canada welcomes the 72 hour cease-fire brokered by egypt and it is given a rest from the conflict with the devastating humanitarian conflict. as part of our assistance to the west bank in gaza, we have

provided $30 million in funding and we are assessing now how best to support palestinian victims of hamas. canada is sadened and mourning the loss on both sides. we welcome the secretary general's direction to immediately deploy personal with the expertise to deal with this situation. canada condemns the use of u.n.facility and other sights as cover for military action putting the lives of palestinian children at risk. >> mr. president the responsibility for the deaths and the destruction that we have witnessed in recent weeks are

attr attributed solely to hamas. israel does have the right to defend itself and using its own means on deliberate attacks that have been a target in recent years. mr. president, the international community still has an opportunity to unite in its efforts to assist the israel and palestinian people to move forward and achieve peace and security. we recognize that in order to establish peace there needs to be trust. there can be no trust has long as the -- as -- tunnels built by hamas for transportation of arms and other materials exist. an organization such as hamas as long as it continues to be able to operate will not allow for

peace. >> this is important for establishing peace and true security for all palestinians and israelis. we call for the disarmorment of the terrorment militia and the placement of the gun control of gaza under the security apparatus as parts of reconstruction efforts. mr. president, we believe the real path to peace allows in the direct negotiations between israel and the palestinians leadsing to a palestinian state living peacefully side by side. >> i thank the representative of canada. and i now give the floor to the

distinguished representative of argentina who is the last speaker before the break. you have the floor. >> thank you very much, mr. president. i would like to thank you for having called this important meeting of the general assembly to hear a series of reflections and thoughts and to discuss the challenge that was put forward by the secretary general of our organization and i will also like to thank the various presenters for their briefings for high commissioner as well as mr. robert fairy. argentina is a non-permanent member of the security counsel has been following closely the current crisis in the middle

east. this has been characterized by increasing tension, increasing violence and the expansion of extremism. we have been -- we need to assume our responsibility, our obligations with no double standards. we do not have any other options. this is an ethical and political obligation that we have and we must fulfill in according with the charter. the security counsel is responsible for piece and and needs to resume responsibility. we would like to call on the members of the security counsel and along with the international community we would like to call for a cease-fire and peace.

we need to provide international humanitarian aid and it is able to reach the people of gaza and we need to take action in accordance with international huma humaneitarian law. there has been a heavy toll, the overwhelming majority of victims have been civilians and we have seen a number of deaths in children. as the cease-fire agreement was reached and then quickly violated and that is of something of concern for argentina. we believe the latest agreement on the 72-hour cease-fire is important. it isn't about whether or not we are optimistic about the future

prospect or the end of the conflict. what we want to see is that this 72-hour truce is respected. this general assembly and the security council must take action. we cannot wait. they need to cooperate so that we can put an end to the violence and so that negotiations toward peace can begin. how can this be accomplished? mr. president, the security counsel through resolution 1860 of 2009 has taken some action in this regard. and all of this provision now need to be fulfilled. the regular flow of goods and persons need to be allowed at border crossing. the weapons and ammunition needs

to cease-fire and it is time to put on end to the block on gaza and it is time to put an end to the insecurity in which the people of israel are living. we would like to support our voice for the initiatives that are underway that this time. each of this playing a key role in these efforts. it is obvious that other regional and international actors also need to play a role. they need to under take a commitment to find a solution to the crisis. we would like to support the secretary general in his commitment and hope that concrete achievements can be made. the assembly needs to find a

solution to the conflict so we can leave behind the violence that is generated. although our objective is to ensure the calm and piece can be maintained we recognize that reverting to the status quo is not going to accomplish that goal. if we take a step backward, then the question will be not whether there will be a spiral of violence but when that spiral will begin once against and we believe that the security council must assume its role under the charter. it should firmly support ongoing efforts not only to establish an immediate and lasting and fully respected cease-fire, but also