Speech Brief
UK Government states concerns and calls for action
Key points
- Commits to upholding human rights and proportionate scrutiny
- Calls for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza; supports ceasefire and two-state process
TL;DR
- Regrets the Commission of Inquiry was established on an open-ended basis.
- Commits to upholding human rights and proportionate scrutiny of alleged violations by all parties in Israel and Palestine.
- Says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is intolerable and urges urgent action to facilitate delivery of assistance; stresses compliance with IHL and protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel.
- Expresses deep concern about the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, including settler violence, illegal settlement expansion, demolitions and displacement; notes UK sanctions and guidance to UK businesses to deter support for illegal settlements.
- Supports efforts to restore and sustain a ceasefire, including the disarmament of Hamas and an end to its control of Gaza, and a return to a credible political process toward a two-state solution.
- Asks the Commission what steps it sees as most effective in advancing accountability and addressing the drivers of violence.
Original text
Mr President, We continue to regret that the Commission of Inquiry was established on an open-ended basis. Nevertheless, the UK remains committed to upholding human rights and recognises the value of proportionate scrutiny of allegations of violations and abuses by all parties in Israel and Palestine. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains intolerable. Urgent action is needed to facilitate the delivery of humanit...
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