that they must be condemned. it cannot be reviewed in isolation from repeated and just stipulate of the refugee crisis. relating to the occupied

has been ignored. many of those trapped in gaza today are refugees and their descendents. repeated hostility, occupation, the illegal border placements n 2007 and on the restricted areas imposed have made life in gaza unsustainable. the occupation in gaza and the west bank including east jerusalem are human rights including the right to self-determination must be addressed. eople need assistance have not

been protected. hospitals engaged in searching for transporting and caring for wounded and sick civilians must be safe guarded. the protections of these locations must be respected at all times. n addition, civilian homes and schools are not atlanta targets and all precautions should be taken to protect civilian lives. it is a terrible failure for humanity not to act. the need for investigation and accountability after the 2012

military operation has not been met. a lasting solution to this conflict must be found. the commission of inquiry established by the human rights council last month will help to assess regarding acts committed by all parties beginning to address accountability issues in gaza as well as to the west bank including east jerusalem. its conclusions and recommendations which will be presented in march 2015 should be considered and followed with appropriate action.

in conclusion over the years there have been constant efforts to evade the binding nature of international human rights or humanitarian law in israel and the territories. but there can be no exceptions to these. ey ensure that our society maintains respect for common values and human digget indeed human life. there can be no security without justice and respect for human rights. law and international human rights laws and ensuring

accountability for violations are essential for lasting peace. for the sake of both all inians and israelis, must act to bring the conflict to an end. the secretary general has trongly called for talks for negotiations of the underlying issues including an end to the the i will leel conflict in gaza. this is the only hope for peace.

inaudible] i thank you for this opportunity to brief the general assembly on the humanitarian saleably in gaza. as with previous speakers we welcome the cease fire that began yesterday which has brought a pause toft violence and some much needed respite to the people of gaza who have suffered a month of intense conflict with little room to lea or seek shelter. we must find a sustainable resolution.

over 1,860 palestinians have been killed. at least entified 1,70 were children. at least 122 palestinian families have had three or more family members killed accounting for half of the civilian fatalities. the israelis have faced indiscriminate rocket fire. over half a million people or over 1 quarter of the population of gaza were displaced by the conflict. they fled for their life with nothing. an estimated 65,000 people have lost everything their homes reduced to rubble. people sought shelter at u.n. installations public buildings and open spaces when their

homes and neighborhoods came nder fire. 187,000 people are still hosted in schools. 144 schools and other facilities including u.n. buildings have been hit and damaged and we stand with you in solidarity with the 11 staff who have been killed. the public health system is on the verge of collapse. one third of hospitals, 14 primary health care clinics and 29 palestinian red crescent and health ambulances have been damaged in the fighting. more than 40% of medical staff were unable to reach their places of work due to wide spread violence. half of all public primary health care clinics were

closed. basic emergency care is severely compromised at a time when treatment including for the more than 9,500 injured is urgently required. hospitals and clinics have been overwhelmed by the numbers of casualties and the sufert of the wounds. doctors have been working in hallways and in parking lots. there was already a critical shortage of medicines and disposables in the gaza strip. this past month medical teams have struggled to save lives in difficult and dangerous circumstances. the damage to the water and sanitation system has been immense. more than 1 million people do not have access to water. gaza's only power plant was damaged by shelling last week and feeder lines damaged as well. much of the strip into darkness. but the long term consequences are far greater.

hospitals do not have electricity to adequately power critical machinery. food production is reduced. water and sewage cannot be pumped. some people have been without water for two weeks. sewage is backing up and risks flooding low lying areas and contaminating the water systems. this makes the outbreak of communicable and water borne iseases a very serious risk. the prevalence of unexploded ordinance makes comprehensive assessments very difficult but preliminary reports reveal a situation of utter devastation particularly in areas that israel declared a no go zone. large parts of neighborhoods damaged or destroyed. u.s. staff on the ground report that the level of destruction to civilian infrastructure private homes and land is much greater than in previous

conflicts. gazzens remain deeply concerns that the ceasefire will not hold. many people have returned home but only to assess the damage savelage what they can and then return to thers. some shops are open and people are able to restock up. thousands of people want to or will have to remain in shelters despite the overcrowding shortage of food and inadequate higene facilities. buildings decide to educate 500 children are sheltering over 3,000 people. throughout the conflict humanitarian workers have tirelessly supported people with basic assistance. in addition to the valiant efforts, wsp provided food to the displaced and people in hospitals. facilitated the transfer of

urgently needed medical supplies to hospitals and clinics. unicef is reporting the repair of the sanitary system. our partners play add critical role in delivering much needed aid. the ceasefire has enabled the support to be stepped up we can now reach people who were trapped by fighting but the needs remain enormous. the population of gaza over half of them children were already desstude before the outbreak of the latest conflict. seven years of blockade have driven unemployment to 43%. food and security to around 57% of the population, and left approximately 80% of the people dependent on external assistance. significant and sustained international commitment is required to repair damaged infrastructure and restore livelihood. water sanitation and electricity infrastructure and network must be urgently

repaired. and to do so we need equipment and tools. we need more medicines to be sent to gaza and there is an urgent need to evacuate at least 50 patients a day to the west bank including east jerusalem. for those who can return to their homes we must provide the basic supplies they need. we need to find alternative venues for shelters so that the upcoming school year due to begin in three weeks is not disrupted. funding is also urgently required. the u.n. and partners have appealed for 367 million to address immediate needs. and i strongly encourage member states to respond quickly and generously to the appeal. people need help now. mr. president the world watches with horror the impact of this conflict on children and

civilians. restoring trust and dealing with the trauma of war could take generations. we witnessed latent violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. the negotiations in cairo are critical. gazzens want peace security and stability. israelis want the same. we cannot allow a return to the state of active conflict where there is an absence of protection of civilians. no gazzen has escaped this conflict unscathed. the people of gaza are frustrated that the the international community was unable to protect them during the fighting and are looking to us yet again for help. we cannot fail them. all people deserve to li in peace, security, and dignity. gazzens have been deprived of this for too long. the blockade must be lifted. the cycle of violent conflict

must end for good so that gazzens and israelis can live free from the reality of war and conflict. thank you very much. > i thank you for your briefing. before opening the floor i would like to inform members that our secretary general needs to leave at this time due to a prior commitment.

i thank you in advance for your cooperation. let me now invite the observer of the state of palestine. >> thank you.

mr. president, i thank you for convening this meeting in thrift response to the request to allow the general assembly to receive these important briefings as we collectively consider the crisis in palestine arising from this latest criminal and destructive war against the civilian population in the gaza strip. as we seek to determine the most appropriate international response to this calamity based on international law, the u.n.'s political legal and moral responsibility solves the question of palestine and our shared humidity. it is only fitting that the mobilizes and makes its contribution. i thank you for your presence at this meeting and dedicated

advocacy for peace including his recent mission to the region and efforts to promote a ceasefire. i also thank the high commissioner for human rights, he commissioner general, the special coordinator, and the assistant security general for humanitarian and emergency relief for their comprehensive and compelling briefings to the assembly on the grave situation in the gaza strip. allow me on behalf of the palestinian people and their leadership to convey to them and their teams on the ground our deepest gratitude for their tireless efforts to alleviate to the extent possible under the conditions in gaza the extreme hardships being borne

by our people including through the provision of the emergency aid including food water shelter and medical care and today international awareness of the massive human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian laws being committed by israel the occupying power. they have done so by placing their own lives in danger and for this the palestinian people will never forget their sacrifices. they have lost 11 staff members and we again express our deepest condolences for the lives of the u.n. personnel so tragically taken in this aggression. we would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the compassionate and generous support of states

from all around the world for this humanitarian relief effort. although nothing can soothe the immense pain sorrow and acker of thousands of families and indeed the entire palestinian nation grieving the loss of loved ones including so many innocent children and of the 1. million people in gaza trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives under the unbearable inhumane conditions inflicted by this israeli military campaign valiant efforts of the u.n. agencies and humanitarian organizations on the ground continue to serve as a lifeline for our people helping them to cope and survive and reminding them that they are not alone in this despair. moreover, the briefings today

on the grim realities of the current situation including the depth of human suffering physical devastation and humanitarian crisis must be added to the compendium of testimony regarding the crimes and injustice being perptrate for decades by israel against the israel people with impunity. it is precisely this impunity and lack of political will by the international community to ensure accountability that has continuously brought us together to address this crisis that has repeatedly brought shame to the global family damaged the credibility of the u.n. undermined international law and allowed the suffering of so many innocent people to go on for far too long. in reality while much is said

about the rule of law and human rights the constant appeasement of israel has fostered the belief that it is above the law conimmune from punishment, even commits war crimes and threatens international peace and security. but despite our collective relief at the humanitarian ceasefire at the moment, we remain deeply aggrieved by the death, destruction, and deprivation deliberatively and systemically inflicted by israel again defenseless palestinian civilian population in gaza in broad daylight and in great breach of international humanitarian law and human rights law. nothing can justify the killings including massacres and maiming of children women and men. nothing can juss if i the want on destruction of homes and

civilian infrastructure inflicting a humanitarian disaster with massive social economic psychological and development consequences. nothing can justify inflicting terror and trauma on an entire people. while we are actively seeking an end to the violence with a comprehensive and durable ceasefire and a large palestinian delegation is participating in the ongoing talks in cairo to secure a ceasefire on the basis of the egyptian initiative, we will continue to call for full respect of international law and appeal to the international community not to relent in this demand on israel and the occupying power. we are also simultaneously seeking just and sustainable solutions to resolve the underlying issues that have brought so much misery to our

people including an end to the illegal israeli blockade which has suffcate and disfiggiered life in gaza for the past eight years and we will not relent in exposing the crimes of the occupying power and in seeking accountability fully aware that there can be no peace in the absence of justice. mr. president, we have all heard the briefings. the figures are staggering. the tragic stories and images of the dead, wounded and broken lives pain us. weighing heavily on our hearts and conscience. the death toll stands at more than 1,860 palestinians killed by the israeli occupying forces. all estimates indicate that at least 85% of those killed have

been civilians including the killing of at least 429 children, 243 women, and 79 elderly persons. graphic reflection with israeli's deplorable disregard for civilian lifes is the fact that at least 122 families as we heard this morning lost three or more family members in the same violent incident totalling more than 420 fatalities most in bombings and air strikes that flattened homes on top of entire families and others in the izz riley strikes and on schools shattering the displaced where children sleeping next to their parents were slaughtered in grave breach of international humanitarian and human rights laws. palestinians

have been injured including women, ldren, 1,873 and 374 elderly by israeli's excessive indiscriminate force. many have been severely burned and many of the injured will suffer permanent disabilities including thousands of children who will struggle for the rest of their lives with the physical and psychological scars of israeli's brutality against them. the israeli aggression has caused a massive wave of displacement suffered yet again by our refugee whose comprise the majority of gaza's population. we estimate that over half a million people more than a quarter of the palestinian civilian population in gaza have been displaced with more than 270,000 have sought

shelter in schools. of the displaced at least 65,000 people will not be able to return to their homes which have either been completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair. in total more than 5,500 have been destroyed, more than 4,600 homes partially damaged and more than 30,000 other homes have sustained damage. this does not include the destruction by the occupying forces on other civilian properties and infrastructure including hospitals, schools, mosques, churches, and water sanitation and electricity networks including gaza's only power plant all of which were already struggling under the crippling impact of the blockade. this as we regrettably know by

now has led to a u.n. including the who is describing as a health disaster of wisespread proportions. the critical shortage of medical equipments and medicines has left many of the injured struggling to survive and hospitals are a near collapse with vital supplies almost depleted and lack of electricity leaving them dependent on unreliable generators placing many more civilian lives at risk. infections and other diseases rise due to he lack of access to safe water, raw sewage in the streets and unhigh genic conditions including an overcrowded school sheltering thousands yet only having the capacity for

hundreds. this horrific situation has compelled the president to declare gaza a disaster area. there is a desperate and vast need for humanitarian assistance of all kinds requiring the mobilization of all humanitarian relief capacities at the disposal of the u.n. we appeal to all member states to support this effort broadly and in any way possible including by contributing generously to the gaza crisis ppeal which presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian ommunity including unwa to respond to the current crisis in the gaza strip. this is imperative for serving lives, for reconstructing the gaza strip and for giving our people hope especially our

younger generation who have lived all of their lives under occupation and in gaza have now endured another deadly war in their short lives. mr. president, the right to self-defense according to the charter does not permit such savagery and cannot preclude the wrongfulness of such actions. and this right cannot be invoked by israel to justify this premeditated military aggression against the palestinian people that it has subjuge gated to unending oppression, and collective punishment under its 47 u.s. military occupation of the palestinian territory including jerusalem since 1967. this belligerent occupation of palestine is the source of all the errors and evils we are

confronting today. and any effort to address this crisis and to find lasting solutions must be undertaken in this context. we must remind repeatedly there is no simentry in this conflict. there is an occupying power with clear legal obligations including the obligation to ensure the safety well being and protection of the civilian population under occupation and there is an occupied people entitled to the protections of international humanitarian law including under the geneva convention and entitled to their human rights including their inalienable right to self-determination and freedom. these rights are being grossly violated by israel the occupying power with disastrous consequences as imminent brief

ergs have borne witness today. this war has proven yet again that israel is the occupying power is totally unwilling to uphold its obligations and is the source of the suffering and insecurity of our people. we therefore reiterate the request made by president abbass to the security general for the urgent provision of international protection for the palestinian people. the international community must uphold its responsibilities and rise to this challenge and give true meaning to the pledge and obligation to protect civilians which has been thrown into such grave doubt by this war on our people. we have begun the discussion with the u.n. at all levels and are ready to discuss with all interested member states so

that we may collectively determine how to provide this desperately needed protection until this occupation is brought to an end to an effective end. this will also be a focus of our efforts to the parties to the geneva convention who we have asked switzerland to convene to consider enforcement measures. it is our hope that our combined efforts will bring about the substantive transformation of the situation necessary to bring calm and savelage the greatly dismissed diminished prospects for peace. with us continue to call on the security council to uphold its duty and adopt the draft resolution that is now before durable er to ensure a

ceasefire and address the underlying issues that continue to be the cause of so much suffering and instability including ending the inhumane israelie blockade of gaza. we will persist in all of these efforts and remain unrelenting in the pursuit of the right justice freedom and digget that the palestinian people have been so wrongfully denied but which are rightfully theirs to claim. and i thank you very much mr. president. >> one of the great architects of this institution is remembered for his remarkable

ability to perceive danger long before the rest of the world had woken up to the threat. 1935, four years before world war ii, church hiled criticized the international community for standing by as germany rapidly rearmed itself. in his words, the family of nations suffered from a wont of foresight, an unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective and a lack of clear thinking and confusion of counsel until the emergency comes until self-preservation strikes its daring gong. the international community is once again facing a severe lack of foresight and unwillingness to see. every day we are confronted by stories of radical islamic terrorism. isis is purging iraq of christians, bokeo hah ram has

kidnapped schoolgirls in nigeria, alsha bob gunmen are raiding fishermen on the coast and yet this assembly doesn't utter a word. it can only muster its outrage when israel acts to defend its citizens. the double standards are absolutely appalling. in iraq over 1,600 people were killed in july. in libya, clashes between rival militias killed 200 people last month. in nigeria, bocko hah ram has slaughtered nearly 3,000 people this year. it may just be me but i didn't hear the arab group rally to condemn these atrocities. instead, this group gangs up against the only democratic nation in the middle east that is defending its citizens from the toll tearian forces threatening every enlightnd

ountry in this assembly. i heard the heads of unra speaking today and the special envoy and the briefings of high officials this morning. they talked about addressing the causes and consequences of this conflict. so let's begin by reminding this assembly about something. when i headed israel's foreign service in 2005, israel turned every inch of gaza to the palestinians. hoped this would serve as a model for two societies to live side by side in peace. but instead, hamas built a terrorist stronghold. we went out completely out of gaza. we gave them green houses. gaza could have turned into an amazing place. does israel have an interest in

gaza? we left gaza never to look back into gaza. but look at what hamas created in gaza. and i haven't heard a clear and unequick cal statement by the officials of the united nations saying squarely an unequivocally that all attempts to achieve a ceasefire were broken by hamas. israel said yes to each and every one of them. hamas said no. you know, it is possible to utter that statement. and yet you say the sentiments that israel has legitimate security needs that must be addressed. very nice words. but how do you address, how do you defend your citizens when hamas uses the money that comes from good people in this sembly to build gaza, they

built terrorist cells, hundreds of millions, cement, steel, instead of building kinder gartance and schools and spitals creating a launching pad for nearly 10,000 missiles. you ask yourself my god in that small place how could they amass so many rockets in one place? those are the consequences? we went out of gaza because wemented that to be a model for the next stage. it is clear that some in the international community have lost their way. this institution was founded to stand for truth, for justice, and for more clarity. this is no longer the case. instead of more clarity we see moral ambiguity. instead of justice we see a

strave cities of justice. instead of truth we see falsehoods and fabications. it might be too much for you or to ask you to stand on our side in this battle between civilization and barberism, but at least have the decency to swallow your selective outrage as israel wages war against the extremist groups seeking to eradicate the values that we all hold very dear. mr. president, israel is on the front line of the war against radical extremism. the battle we fight today is the same battle that you all will fight tomorrow. hamas like isis and al qaeda shares a disdain for democracies, a contempt for mod earnty and a willingness to target innocent civilians. and yet some of you have

abandoned the only democracy in the middle east standing against the side of terrorism. what does this say about your values? what does it mean for the next generation? this institution is being held hostage by some in this assembly for the worst human rights abusers. the arab nations backed by some nebs may have the numbers but they don't have more or less. they use the majority to convene special sessions, issue condemnations, and push through resolutions deem niesing idsral. in fact, i wouldn't be surprised if the arab states passed a resolution saying that the terrorist were actually simply an irrigation system and that the rockets were nothing more than shooting stars. mr. president, israel did everything in its power to avoid this conflict. we accepted every ceasefire even as the people of israel came under attack.

the world witnessed hamas' unsing of ceasefires. what were those understandings? israel ceases and hamas fires. we were left with no choice. we send our sons and daughters into gaza for one reason. and one reason only. to restore sustained quiet in israel and disrupt the hamas infrastructure that has produced terror and violence for well over a decade. israel deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives. we are heart broken as each and every one in this room by the stories and images of loss and grief that have emerged from gaza. to us the death of any civilian, israeli or palestinian, is a tragedy. but israel faces an enemy that does not abide by any rules or more or less. hamas sees no problem with abusing international manitarian centers and

religious institutions for terrorist purposes. it stores weapons in u.n. facilities, transports terrorists in ambulances and fires rockets indiscriminately from mosques, schools and hospitals deep into the heart of civilian centers. six stories below gaza -- six stories below gaza are miles of dense terror tunnels, criss-crossing like a giant web reinforced with thousands of tons of concrete and supported by massive beams. these terror tunnels extend like tentcals into israel ending at the doorsteps of our communities. for years international community criticized israel for restricting the entry of construction material into gaza. and for years international community believed it was sending money to develop gaza. in truth, like i said, the

construction teerlts and aid dollars were only aiding hamas to build terrorist strongholds. the fact that hamas directed its budget underground rather than above ground proves once again that it has no concern for the welfare of the palestinian people. in me remind you that hamas the government this idea is absolutely absurd. it is like inviting isis to participate in the iraqi government and yet when it comes to israel this absurdity is somehow acceptable. few nations have the courage to admit that hamas is commiting a double war crime targeting israeli civilians while hiding behind palestinian civilians. fewer still have the courage to admit that hamas is willing to see its own children killed so it can build sympathy for its cause.

by not vocally and unequivocally the cl demming hamas you are condemning another generation of israelis and palestinians to further suffering. there is only one way to achieve sustained quiet in israel and build a peaceful and prosperous gaza. hamas must be disarmed. gaza must be demiliterized and the international community must devote itself from the romantic notion of hamas' freedom fighters. hamas has been clear about its intentions. it is a genocidal organization committed to the destruction of israel and the murder of the jew wish people. a few days ago hamas spokesman called on palestinians to murder israelis by any means saying -- anyone with a knife, club, weapon or car, and who does not run down a jew who does not kill dozens with these

means he does not belong to palestine. and yet many in the international community are still not convinced of hamas' murderous intentions. this is a dangerous delusion. expressed it was best, i have been a man of compromise all my life but even a man of compromise cannot approach hamas and say maybe we meet halfway and israel only exists on months, wednesday, and fridays. jerds the jew wish people marked a national day of mourning commemorating a chain of jewish tragedies to occur on this day and stretching back thousands of years. i look around the world and i see no end of the grief. from the persian gulf to the gulf of guinea, tyranny and terrorism range.

men women and children are being oppressed and murdered by extremist groups. no nation and no people are immune to this threat. the jew wish people know the and s of intolerance indifference all too well. in every generation our enemies have risen up against us and this generation is no different. for thousands of years we faced this threat alone but it does not have to be with way. no nation should stand alone while its sons are kidnapped and bruletly murdered by terrorists. no nation should stand alone when thousands of rockets rain upon our cities and towns. and no nation should stand alone as its enemy builds a vast network of terror tunnels and kill its sivelsions. every member can take a choice.

stand against terrorism or stand on the sideline as the threat gross stronger. -- grows stronger. you can support israel or the worst human rights abusers. you can stand up for peace and freedom of sacrifice their ideas of this institution on the altar of petty politics and personal agendas. several years ago winston churchill bemoaned what he saw as the inability of mankind to act until the emergency comes. today i am here to issue a warning. stand with israel and stand against terror before it is too late, before the danger lands on your doorstep and self-preservation strikes its daring gong. thank you. >> let me thank the briefers

who were with us and who have either left or about to leave. the next speaker is lebanon on behalf of arab states. thank you so much. on behalf of the arab league . president to thank you for [inaudible] by the riefings secretary general and the high officials of the united nations regarding the impact of the israeli aggression on the gaza strip, the threats and challenge to the humanitarian level which are also made. this respect i would like to

thank the jeblingt general as all others for their exhaustive briefings and the very painful figures they shared with us. i would like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to the united nations regarding the victims of the israeli aggression against gaza. this meeting is taking place during a truce. a 72 hour truce. and we welcome the egyptian initiative. as well as thank them for their efforts. and we welcome the palestinian degreegations participation in

negotiations in cairo to achieve a permanent ceasefire which would lead to a lifting of the blockade on gaza to estore dignified life to the palestinian people. the a month has passed and civilian population has suffered from israeli aggression which is ongoing. it is unprecedented aggression. besieged gaza is being punished. continuously. but a few figures for you. 1,850 victims most of them children, women, and elderly, a few more figures. 9,000 wounded and injured. a majority of them children, omen, and the elderly.

a few more figures. over 1100 homes destroyed. completely or partially. ver 450,000 displaced. spitals universities, places of worship, were all targeted. and the delegate of israel tells us that they are not fighting, that they are not waging war against the people of gaza. they withdrew in 2005. what is admitted to say is that gaza is under a blockade and has been under a blockade since 2005. this is not war waged against the inhabitants of gaza alone. this is war waged against mankind's conscience, against all the values and all the pribspls which unite us.

the israeli war machine has spoken. it has defied the institutions nd wishes on the international community it has worked to assault the united nations head quartors and facilities. the most recent events were the attack on the unra school, attacked as it was on august 3rd. third assault against the schools run by the agency, school which served as a sanctuary for civilians. aggression which has left thing but rubble which claimed so many lives, aggression referred by the secretary general as a criminal act. aggression which was condemned

by great many. israel disregards the u.n. charter. it disregards all the united nations resolutions. it disregards international humanitarian law and international law more broadly speaking. we haven't gathered here today to count martyrs. we are here for those who remain alive, those who have survived. for every little boy and every little girl, every young man and every young girl. in fact for every palestinian. basing their homes on the international community that the world, that their fundamental rights are upheld. the first and foremost among the rights the right to life. the united nations and this ody commit its commissions all

are working to draw up development plans, plans for human development for the population covering decades setting up frameworks for sustainable developments for human rights, for climate change. all of these have been set up at a time when 1.8 million palestinians live under occupation and they are the brunt of daley repriseles. these palestinians should be included in the international process aiming for this. they need action. they don't need words. they require the support of the international community. the international community standing behind its commitments commitments to provide them protections provide them with

assistance for unra and the united nations special agencies. they need international community to work tirelessly with for the reconstruction of gaza to ensure that they finally enjoy their fundamental rights. a life of dignity with security and peace in their states within the borders of 1967 when east jerusalem as their capital. peace is not impossible. what is impossible is security without peace. and today we can work for peace. the international community must act and assume its responsibilities. to exert pressure on israel to have it put an end to violence and shedding of palestinian blood and to lift the gaza

blockade. and of course to relaunch the peace process in conformat with the the trade agreements and the arab peace proposal. thank you. >> next speaker the representative of the u.n. speaking on behalf of the nonaligned movement. >> thank you mr. president. i have the honor to speak on behalf of the movement. the movement condems the lethal indiscriminate and excessive force of israel the occupying power against palestinians civilians and the infrastructure in the gaza strip and pays tribute to the heroic steadfastness and unity of the palestinian people in the face of this brutal aggression. the movement demands the

immediate and unconditional cessation of this military aggression and the collective punishment of the palestinian population in gaza as well as throughout the rest of the occupied palestinian territory including east jerusalem. it calls for exertion of serious collective efforts to ensure an immediate ceasefire based on the egyptian initiative on the basis of november 2012 cease fire in close coordination 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 constitutes the massive collective punishment of its inhabitants in grave contra

vention in humanitarian and human laws and has led to acute shortages of basic necessities and dire humanitarian and health care situation in gaza. recognizing the vitele role of the role in gaza the 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. the movement calls upon the security council to uphold its charter duties and live up to its expectation and live up to the expectation of the international community to act forth withto avert this crisis situation in occupied palestine and calls on thesecurity security council to adopt

a resolution to compel israel, occupying power cease its military aggression against the palestinian people comply immediately with all the obligations under international law. the need to fully investigate all violations by occupying power of international humanitarian law nd international human rights law in the occupied palestinian including east jerusalem. it welcomes the decision by the uman rights council to launch an official international into all t inquiry such violations resulting from the recent israeli military against the bee seemed gaza strip. the ovement supports request by the state of phraupb or the rapid convening of a conference of contracting

parties to the fourth geneva examine measures in accordance with common common article one to show respect and enfor urposes the convention in the occupied palestinian territory including east jerusalem. you, mr. chairman. >> i thank the representative floor to the next representative. >> i would like to thank the for convening y secretary and general and

as well as ukraine, align themselves with this statement. the european union warmly welcomes yesterday's 72-hour ment of the cease-fire in the gaza strip and strongly calls on all parties to respect it. there must be an immediate under lives.loss of civilian all rockets fired from gaza israeli t stop and actions come to an end. commend the efforts of the u.n. secretary general, egypt and united states to broker it nd earlier deals and hope it agreement can be expanded into a lasting cease-fire. parties not l the to miss this opportunity. mr. president, in the first few we have witnessed scenes which we hope never to witness again. loss of n the terrible almost 2,000 lives including children.innocent

many more have been injured and destroyed andoods vital public infrastructure. t is clear that goes faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. a ressing this will require coordinated international effort in which israel and palestinian must exercise their responsibilities. me to raiset, allow as strong condemnation indiscriminate firing of rockets into israel by hamas and other militant groups. are criminal unjustifiable acts. the european union calls on renounce violence. in gaza rist groups must resign. recognizing israel's egitimate right to protect itself it is a terrifying ordeal

suffered in gaza strip and israel and must stop. military operation must be proportionate and in line with international law.nitarian civilians must be protected at all times. let me take this opportunity to icularly in the presence its work partner for on the ground. of ondemn the shelling schools and it is unacceptable that innocent displaced were taking shelter in clearly identified nd designated u.n. areas after being called on by the israeli military to evacuate their homes killed. we call for these incidents to to nvestigated and results be published. there must be justice for the victims and international a collective responsibility. we also extend our condolences

of anra milies personnel who lost their lives condemn theacks and missing of rockets and other militant groups in u.n. premises. vialability must be protected. this tragic escalation and toll previous ds that of outbreaks of violence should ensurehen our resolve to this never recurs. in order for the cease-fire to must acknowledge that the situation in gaza is unsustainable. he need for a comprehensive change in the gaza strip is imperative. is not an quo ante option. a solution to the current conflict will need to tackle the causes comprehensively it avowed a renewal of violence in the future. unsell belie selacceptable to r

the threat of rocket fire from he gaza strip and intolerable for two million policeman -- confined and not ive under a group that has not renounced violence. two elements are key. mprove the living condition of the palestinian policeman in the gaza strip and ending the threat posed by hamas and other militant groups in gaza. there to happen the phrfpb alestinian authority must return to the gaza strip. the restrictions on gaza must be lifted. european union rp recalls the 1860 which called for arrangements to prevent trafficking in arms and .m. next to gaza and can reassure the reopening and

ontribute to comprehensive and sustainable solution meeting the legitimate security ocioeconomic and humanitarian needs of israelis and palestinians alike. any such contribution will requests of our partners following the talks which are currently ongoing in cairo. finally, mr. president, even at his difficult moment let me make the position of the european union clear. he gaza strip constitutes an integral part of the territory occupied in 1967 and will be a palestinian state. a comprehensive peace where two and ratic states israel palestine live side by side in peace with secure and recognized must remain our objective. gaza should be given the the future to become phrfrpb state's window on the mediterranean sea. deaths of almost 2,000 eople of the past month do not lead us to question there but reaffirm it even if developments

including israel's continued settlement activities two state ake the solution difficult. european union has demonstrated its effort to work government of israel nd palestine to achieve there objective. we reiterate that commitment today. the european union will do all the n to support achievement of a just and lasting solution to this conflict. mr. president. >> i thank the distinguished representative of the european now have the pleasure to give the floor to who will speak on behalf of the organization of islamic corporation. floor, sir.e

>> thank you so much, mr. president. want to give my gratitude for convening this emergency meeting. the emergency meeting to enable the general f assembly to be fully pwraefd regarding the latest developments developments of the israeli aggression against the been gaza and rest of the occupied territories. would like to thank the secretary general and the various high officials for the and ehensive breakfastings it is my pleasure and honor to speak to you today on behalf of member states of the o.i.c. president, what more are we waiting for? we have heard testimony which extent of the destruction of and suffering of the palestinian people in gaza.

are we waiting for? we now know what israel is doing doing. actions described at the highest crimes level as being of war. the specially referring to direct shelling of united despite the ers fact that israel was fully aware f the status and status of individuals that were sheltered there. what more are we waiting for? we have followed at the. military chieving cease fires one did i, two days, sometimes three. more are away waiting for? your conscience, your humanity, , do theyrnational laws

allow for a resumption of the and ng, the bombing punishment? allow is train of logic for a return to the stopping the , to the resumption of embar question and black candidate? all life in ion of gaza. an peace prevail in the region if the israeli occupation, the , and ment policy palestinian f the people's right to life and to create an ght their dent state on national soil within the borders , continues.967 time for you, the conscience of the world, you the

of the world, to say what you have to say. to the to speak to us aggression for the cease-fire to be consolidated but also to call occupation of he the settlements, the lifting of embargo on palestine. release of prisoners. and providing protection for the in conformityople with relevant united nations esolutions of international decency and international human rights. is always so brave to launch its aggression because it international system of justice is a weak one only steps on its that the when it feels voice of justice is failing.

i call opinion the international respect its responsibiliti responsibilities, to promote and it ensure that the perpetrators of crimes against palestinian people be brought to justice. horrendous ng a humanitarian sk humanitarian disaster. a rapid response o provide rapid assistance, medical, humanitarian, food, all assistance. this assistance needs to reach those who have been displaced the blockade on gaza needs to be lifted to ensure reach arian assistance those who need it more. israeli aggression against gaza a shame.

a sciambiful blot on human kind a whole. if we can't work collectively to rejection and condemnation of this assault and aggression. sir.k you, >> the representative of saudi arabia spoke on behalf of the o.i.c. i now have the pleasure to give he floor to the distinguished representative of kuwait. before i do say, may i remind states that we have a very long list of speakers and i repeat our request en your hort en interventions and don't make them more than three minutes so an opportunity to speak. with that, may i give the floor to the distinguished kuwait.tative of

very much, mr. president. i would like to thank you for morning's nized this meeting. we would like to thank the as well as neral thers for their respective briefings. we endorse the statement the ered on behalf of movement and arab group and rganization for islamic cooperation. it is highly deplorable that is happening is being described as a war. we believe that the israeli iscourse in this regard is not truthf truthful. show us what deed the reality truly, truly is.

is an aggression that is and that has tan a civilian on the population. in a unicef report we saw that or one he victims quarter of the population were children. number, a huge number of people have been dismiss the. asymmetric conflict. the attacks have been directed populated areas and this is a violation of the geneva convention, all the relative s of international agreements and treaties. international community eeds to confront the israeli

war machine, this murderous war machine. actions of israel have .urpassed all reasonable limits u.n. ve spent years at the trying to uphold principles of we are facing d ow an enormous moral challenge with regard to these crimes. these are crimes against humanity. they are war criticisms. all of crimes against human kind. the responsibility needs to be these acts under the international community needs to take responsibility as well. needs to fulfill its responsibilities. is not enough at this point. e must demand the immediate withdrawal by israel from the

.alestinian territory e would like to commend the and ssioner general of other officials for their statements, strong statements the actions in this conflict, particularly the on schools. have raeli authorities disregarded their obligations. disregarded security council resolutions, general resolutions, aluminum and only olutions continued to pursue their course of action. they are f they think above the law. the military actions gaps are n -- are oes u cease

uncea unceasing. the obstacles facing the will an population continue to increase. it is a humanitarian catastrophe. for the international that ity to say it eutz must stop the violence, it must international l law. hese aggressions cannot happen again. they cannot be repeated. so we need to take action that a durable peace can be achieved. and this in accordance with the relevant resolutions. situation in an gaza is catastrophic, very and as described by president abbas as a disaster zone. it requires basic services.

emergency aid has been offered $10 he amount of some milli million. and we would urge the make ational community to contributio ontributions, generous contributions. and we would like to commend the staff staff. commend them to for their courage and bravery. n conclusion, we would like to commend the palestinian people or their pursuit, their struggle to put an end to the occupation occupation. head of their group has called for international the palestinian people and we would call for regard.n that we would also like to kphpbd

egypt for - commend its actions in helping to broker a cease-fire and help the engage in dialogue. thank you very much, chairman. >> i thank the distinguished representative of kuwait and now give the leasure to loor to the representative of algeria. chair.nk you, mr. i would like to extend our to the quick response for the united nations situation in thepied gaza as a result of israeli military aggression. e would like to extend our sincere thanks to the secretary for al mr. ban ki-moon stand being the meeting with us share our position of

[inaudible] for the civilians. lgeria has tan the initiative under its president to call this [inaudible] to undertake its responsibilities to address aggression. [inaudible] other countries in in the immediate osition of the aggression and to immediately address the and conditions inaudible] and addressing the

situation. he reason behind this move is based on our firm conviction to stop thessential israeli killing and destruction shedding the h is blood of civilians, destroying mosques, schools and including the schools. the anra until recently [inaudible] for the palestinians [inaudible] beyond the air or sea they have become the [inaudible] of thinkingonal community they can breach the

rules.tional basic mr. chair no doubt this he pwraoeufp but the number of t [inaudible] [inaudible]. and 86% of the victims are including children. persons s 400,000 [inaudible] we can never forget the destruction and damage of civilians. accept what justifies his aggression [inaudible]

between the palestinian people only has [inaudible] to rights and occupation equipment.ry forget that [inaudible] for more than seven of s until now in the form collective punishment against and the tinian people humanitarian aid and they are creating a situation in the palestinian

especially in the besieged area more than any time we call for an to the e contribution suffering of the palestinian algeria has provided ontribution in the form of 25 million euro and aid and medical with equipment. > to believe that security would be guaranteed through military might and come names. of superiority will always produce more terror and of all moral and legal standard. there not ully we're be security without durable and lasting settlement of the the question of palestine. what we have seen for the last put as a policy

and discriminadiscriminate pon it is a duty, moral and legal of to international community protect civilians and their cannot on and the u.n. ram silent when war crimes and breaches of international law international humanitarian law are committed. to stopepping up effort the israeli brutal aggression gainst civilians many of whom were children the international community must not lose sight of root causes. illegal occupation of the hreufpb territory is the root cause. if we don't tackle this root sunk there will be more and the so-called security is doomed for everyone. of s the firm conviction algeria that peace cannot be achieved in the middle east international community and secretary council it under the stand occupation of the palestinian and all arab territories

by israel since 1967 and allow the phrufrp people to xercise their right to self-determination and establish their secure state. algeria expresses its hope that by opposing the aforementioned efforts of the international and original actors including those engaged the united states of america and our partners in the arab league the peace initiative to put on the ight track the peace process will finally yield the long awaited results and allow for of palestinian people and its sofr right hand bring peace to the region. thank you. >> i thank the distinguish the algeria and e from have the pleasure to give the floor to the representative of qatar.te of >> i thank you, mr. president.

you for ike to thank responding to the arab group's equest to hold it meeting so quickly to address the situation occupied frpb palestinian territory particularly in the gaza strip up on the unjust israeli aggression weld like to everyone as well as the secretary general for their their brief beings on the situation in gaza. ebb endorse to o.i.c. and nts from arab group and we believe the israeli aggression has violated existing international norms. heavy toll on civilians in the gaza strip. this is a flagrant violation by

united nations charter and violation of international humanitarian law rights rnational human law. hese are war crimes and it is extremely important to ensure hat the perpetrators are held accountab accountable. unprecedented toll among the civilian population in communitynternational needs to recognize that what is appening in gaza is the result of terrorist actions by israel. has l -- it is said israel the right to defend its population, its civilian if we look at the statistics, the numbers in quickly lict, we realize how these allegations are mistaken. owing to the heavy death toll

been the palestinian legislati-- populations, the repeated a very powerful israeli army of schools is a this.xample of the elderly, women and children this een haol affected by in terms of death toll. schools haveof the been condemned by the international community and as secretary general has act.ed, this is a criminal t is a moral outrage and criminal act. atrocious acts lead us to the following question. with this level of terror and the nce, is this not clearest example of terrorism, israel's actions? who have been directly wounded or killed by israeli

are in the gaza strip -- this situation has unfortunately been the prevailing situation for a now.r of years we need to put an end to the israeli aggression in the gaza strip. need to find a solution to the existing humanitarian crisis. the embargo, the block kid, needs to be put to an end. crossings need to be reopened so that the people of draw a breath. -- these of gaza people need to be given a chance a chance to resume their normal lives. are tireless efforts by to humanitarian community provide some support and basic

services to the palestinian people. qatar has taken part in regional international efforts to stop this violence. to voice our support for a diplomatic effort hat have been made to reach this 72-hour truce. the uld like to recognize efforts of saudi arabia as well. we would like to see the effort in a durable cease-fire and durable truce. we want this injustice toward policeman to end and we want international humanitarian law to be respected that regard. qatar would like to express its withsupport and some dared the paoeeople, the palestinian people and we believe they have right to exist.

thank you. i thank the distinguished representative from the state of our next speaker is the united states, followed by jordan. mr. president. i also thank the secretary general and u.n. colleagues for remarks. there has been too much suffering over the course of the month and an unbearable of gaza and eople israel alike. i want to touch on the cost of to conflict and what we need do to bring it to an end. n gaza the figures our u.n. colleagues cited the numbers of killed and wounded civilians, withouthopls and people food or access to water or sanitation are devastating. the work and were horrified of the strikes that schools. u. tphfp u.n. facilities and civilians

protected. further, civilian facilities ust not be used for military purposes including storing ammunitions. this remember how conflict started. hamas launched repeated rocket at israel. hamas deliberately willfully civilians. no nation can accept such same s and israel has the right to self-defense as every other nation. mr. president, the united states has been constant in our efforts this violence to an end. president obama has engaged secretary kerry has traveled to the region and been working around the clock to cease-fire. as the parties head to cairo it has our strong support. sent ited states has also its representatives. the last month of violence and

serve as an impetus for the parts to resolve the of is as the implications renewed fighting are too dire. the current xt humanitarian cease-fire provides an opportunity to negotiate key including israel's ong-term security and economic communi opportunity for gaza. we urge all parties it respect cease-fire and hope the cairo discussions will lead to a agreemente cease-fire that ensures an end to all hostilities. we need to help the parties reach an accord where the tunnels are permanently dismantled and israel is not attack the again near or long term. gaza must receive the goods to advance its economic development and the nternational community must work in concert to strengthen the recognized phrfrpb

authority. with serious negotiations time ng this is a pivotal and we should support the parts' fforts to secure a durable cease-fire and give them space to achieve results. any process to resolve the crisis in tkpaz and meaningful way must result in the disarmament of hamas and all other terrorist groups. we must also support the on the united fforts of the nations and humanitarian organizations. this includes the kphpbdable banra and ocha. heir work in providing essential supplies has been vital. staff members were killed in the last month and we extend our condolences to their families. for our part the united states s committed to supporting the united nations and other humanitarian actors.

nearly thus far provided $50 million to address emergency humanitarian needs. other donors to contribute generously to the u.n. appeal. mr. president, this pause in hostilities presents an parties should seize. it is time for the parties to try a genuine dialogue and to resolve diplomatically some of the entrenched difficulties that have helped precipitate conflict. i assure you the united states will continue to work tirelessly parties, regional partners and international community toward a sustainable peace. thank you. >> i thank the distinguished united tative of the states and i now give the floor to the distinguished who sentative of jordan will be followed by the russian federation. up.an, you are >> thank you so much for

very important meeting. jordan wishes to associate its a statement made by arab n on behalf of the parties. here is a need and was a need for all member states to listen to the brief beings made by the united icials of the nations today, to follow the barbarity of the attack of israel against the , pulation in the gaza strip for the victims, civilians, women, elderly. the international community must look more carefully and understand the death and tragedy what is occurring in the gaza strip and look at what the consequences of the israeli on generations of palestinians is and will be. to work immediately to ensure that emergency assistance palestinians who are living in very difficult

the rubble ofngst the ruins of their former homes residences. they require food, medicine and especially water. jordan jordan, following recommendation his majesty, and institutions nd especially the jordanian enti entity, has since the beginning 180 is aggression provided lories of emergency supplies. all sent to the gaza strip. this in addition to the aid sent arab states and other entities working to alleviate suffering of the phreufpb

people in the goes strength. has strengthened its hospital in our field and we have dispatched blood units and strengthened other hospitals run emergency associations. the jordanian hospital has been active for a few years now ground.aza strip on the the united nations reports and or humanitarian agencies show the needs of the increasing re exponentially and we call pinion donors to lend further suppo support. further support to united nations agencies and organizations active in gaza. wishes to jordan,

importance of the reconstruction, construction of importance of and taking into account the necessary conditions for revitalization of the gaza strip in coordination with the united nations. all course become initiatives aimed at this and we pay tribute to the united especially the unra working as part of and welsh to thank them for , their reless efforts sacrifice in working to lend ssistance to the palestinian people in the gaza strip. and of course we condemn the united by israel of the nations infrastructure and schools. resulted in the loss of hundreds of civilian lives whouding women and children were at that momenting to be sheltered in those schools. the kwraeubgss to issue an independent inquiry into

ensure that the perpetrator of the heinous to account.ought jordan has intensified its of thes with the leaders region and leaders of the world israeli end to the ggression, to achieve a truce anden sure international humanitarian law is upheld. under way k efforts aimed at achieving a cease-fire egyptian is of the initiative. we would like to reiterate the the long-term solution is of course a political involve which would resumption of serious negotiations on the basis of the solution to create an independent palestinian state on its tinian land with capital east jerusalem and this on the basis of relevant resolution and arab peace initiatives to

guarantee peace and security and for the people in the region. thank you. distinguished representative from jordan and i now have the pleasure to give russian to the federation who will be followed by china. >> thank you, mr. president. stage of the confrontation has become bloodiness.d in its the international community must anddiately pool its efforts energy jet when work for the of gaza.tion turn the ntext ease-fire into a sustainable long-term truce. we express our support to making.peace the cairo cease-fire plan must as the basis for achieving a mutually acceptable agreement

overcome the crisis. for our part we will continue to using our channels with the parts to the conflict nd middle east to create the conditions for a lasting truce. has lieve that the time long come for serious discussions of the prospects for the e east settlement and settlement. objective away propose to conduct a brainstorming swags at the security council in the situation around the phreufpb track object the phaols settlement. e are convinced that initial work and ideas to craft a peace and some issues have tan place in certain member states and they are ready to propose it for discussion. we intend to volume our selves in such discussion and it can be study of the proposal

of rding the requirements the palestinian leadership to place in under protection. it on the to bring contactsgin to conduct chug detailed discussion of the question of the middle east in the meeting. of [inaudible]ned that for a settlement of the phreufpb roblem must take place exclusively within a collective ramework with key regional states. many attempts to improve the inevitably fail. we believe a settlement of the to ent crisis must serve create conditions for resumption of direct israeli-palestinian a fastball on status for a comprehensive settlement. thank you. > i thank the distinguished representative from the russian federation and give the floor to

china. followed by france. >> mr. president the chinese the ation wishes to thank and others foral their brief beings. this conflict has lasted four a large ulting in number of casualties of civilians and a severe crisis.arian china deplores such a situation. china's special envoy to the has asked we promote cease-fire ion of and talks between israel and

palestine. minister went to egypt where he skhaeubged views with leaders of egypt and the general on promotion israel se-fire between and palestine and a five point the conflict.ttle first, israel and palestine proceed obtaining eople's security and peace and immediately reach a sees fire -- cease-fire and [inaudible] and such actions must stop. any abusive force that causes ivilian casualties is unacceptable. any actions that uses violence with violence must be bunked. second, china supports the proposed initiatives by egypt and other country and force.ould give up

build the necessary guaranteed mechanism during the israel should lift its and release goes detainees. whaoepbl, the security concerns simp el should be taken simple. third, the root of the israeli-palestinian conflict is the inability to find a the question of phraeurpb. people to rts the establish an independent state. palestine should onsider peace talks as an unshakable strategic choice and e in peace talks at an early date. they should meet halfway rather other.gainst each to avoid an escalation of

tension and confrontation the breakdown of the talks. israeli-phraeupb security he u.n. council should assume its responsibili responsibility. play a role in solving the israel-phraufrpb conflict. members of the international community should coordinate with peacether and promote the between israel and palestine. situation in palestine especially in goes merits high ttention and should be alleviated. the international community should provide timely and support. help and u.s. will provide 1.35 dollars in cash as emergency humanitarian aid to the people china has provided aluminum taeurpb support to the people of goes. these five points will further

and the four-point forth by the chinese president. e hope that israel and palestine will respond to the appeal for peace by the community.nal china welcomes the fact that 72-hourrties agreed to a cease-fire and engage in talks for a long-term cease-fire the they would reach agreement on the cease-fire. china will continue with the rest of the international community to play an active and role for an early end to the conflictor a fair solution nd of the palestine and lasting peace in the middle east region. thank you, mr. president. distinguished representative of china and give the floor it france. will be followed by egypt.

the floor. have , mr. president. i want to thank the secretary community all the nations. our ld like to commit support. i would like to praise the very the humanitarian .eople on the ground [inaudible] [inaudible] france wishes to pay mediation.the it is a heavy one with 800 civilians aths most and children. israelis almostal of them soldierless. the international community ensurespare no effort to this will get no worse.

e must converge on having this cease-fire lead to a lasting truce. and urrent truce negotiation of egypt must create conditio conditions. the cease fire must be credible nd must meet legitimate needs of palestinian needs in terms of reconstruction and legitimate israelis in of terms of security. balanced approach. on the one hand by lifting the candidate which has an impact and putting an end to the smuggling which threatens the security of the israeli population. is beyond the aluminum taeurpb situation in gaza for mobilized.e has [inaudible] the rurpbeturn of t

gaza including security. the only way to prevent new spiraling violence is well known for a lasting settlement to the re stostore ave to political process to both parties. he international community [inaudible] settlement by twowing for the creation of democratic nations side by side within recognized borders. is no other path than this. two state solution and safety of israel. i would like to say that france following the aris meeting of july 26 is playing a part in achieving a full and lasting settlement to crisis. the united nations has a very mportant role to contribute to finding a framework to solve the

[inaudible] and including with the security council. council and stand ready to meet its hasonsibilities we the time come in cooperation with regional efforts under way to ensure they m and effectively are done. you.nk to now have the pleasure give the floor to egypt. gypt will be followed by indonesia. 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. the ld like to thank president of the general assembly for quickly spending to initiative by algeria endorsed by the arab group, the group and other

movements in order to convene important meeting. i would like to thank the secretary general, deputy general, mr. surrey, and others for their brief beings. i would like to subscribe as well to the statement made by arab group, lebanon and therefore the arab group, saudi behalf of the islamic iran.and i would like to add the following two points. listened very carefully to briefings from high united nations on the amount of what i would death, destruction and there is not new. we have witnessed this before. of behavior rtner that israel follows in similar

situations. for the stinguish future of this pattern. targeting of civilians to injury of any or of its soldiers during gas, any the soldiers, not the civilians. infrastructu ng infrastructure. electric sanitation, ower plants and especially power plants. this happened before in the and ous attacks on gaza happened as well in 2006 when the respiratory -- reservoir that was providing starting by nd accusing others about these and then investigating and acknowledging that it was

their fault. third, targeting shelters and facilities of the united nations nations. i was here at the united nations when the shelter provided by unicef was bombarded by the israelis causing death and destruction again. not cooperating with any international investigation. here there are reports they are cooperate with the commission inquiry that has been decided by the human rights council. why is this repeating, why is this happening time and again? because some of us look the other side for help in this aggression. we are discussing maybe two this and confirming that nobody should be left behind. i hope that we still mean that

knob should be left behind and why the arab group with insist on having occupation and we mean by nobody left behind that nobody will be left for sustained development so knob will be left lined impunity with continue. also, a year ago >> i thank france and now have and we hope you mean no one will left behind for systemic -- systemic development and the one left behind in gaza. also, a year ago we were discussing the general assembly passed it overwhelmingly the arms trade treaty and egypt and arab world were insisting on including the crime of aggression within the criteria. but again, it was not included in now we wish some of us to supply ammunition and weapons. we do commend those who have

reviewed previous arms contracts with israel him and we do condemn those who have not. second, we do acknowledge there is of course a legitimate right of self-defense for everybody. this of course includes israel, but includes the palestinians as well. and let me be clear, the killing of civilians, children, women and men and the elderly and the destroying of humanitarian procedures has another name, which is war crime and should not go without impunity. third, i would like to briefly sank -- thank the egyptian efforts in order to reach the cease-fire. thank god we have a to 72 hours. we are on the 30 something work and hope it will hold. it is holding so far. we hope it will be extended. we hde