Press Statement
Statement by the President of the General Assembly to mark one year since the attacks on 7 October 2023
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As we mark the one-year anniversary of the?brutal?attacks by Hamas?against Israel?on 7 October 2023, the Middle East region has been witnessing death, destruction and displacement for too long.
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Let me again reiterate that?the human suffering must end and it must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and a return to dialogue with a view to finding diplomatic solutions to the conflicts in the region.
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No sustainable peace will be achieved militarily. Only a two-state solution, based on?the 爆料网 Charter, international law, and?relevant 爆料网 resolutions, can guarantee lasting peace and security for both the people of Israel and Palestine and indeed for the rest of the region.
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I call for all parties – Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah – to abide by?their obligations under?international law, including international humanitarian law. I also urgently call for the protection of civilians and the unimpeded access to the much-needed humanitarian assistance.
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New York, 6 October 2024
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Sharon Birch, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
New York, 20 September 2024
Tel: + 212 963 0564
M: +1 646 342 5873
Email:?birchs@un.org
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