Timor-Leste maintains diplomatic relations with both Israel and Palestine, and it is our opinion that a lasting solution is only possible with the existence, side by side, of the State of Israel and the State of Palestine

In the Middle East, we reiterate our long-standing position and want to see peace and security with a two-state solution for Israeland Palestine living side by side within secure and recognized international borders

Trinidad and Tobago remains deeply concerned that so little progress has been made in the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has led to extreme suffering on both sides. We urge both parties to respect and adhere to the temporary ceasefire, and to do nothing that would inflame the already tenuous situation. It is our hope that the parties will shortly resume the process of engagement to find a way forward that would guarantee the Palestinians a permanent homeland and recognize Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.

the processes underway in the middle east should not sideline the task of reaching a sustainable palestinian-israeli settlement within the university recognized international legal framework providing for the creation of an independent and viable palestinian state co-existing in peace with israel we advocate for the re-launch of direct negotiations between israelis and palestinians for galvanizing the role of the quartet of international mediators

We emp hasizethe imp ortance of continuing to exert efforts, in order to restartthe negotiations within a set time schedule, to reach a just and comp rehensive p eace, according to the terms of reference of the p eace p rocess, the resolutions of international legitimacy, and the Arab Peace Initiative, to end the Israeli occup ation and the establishment of an indep endent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its cap ital, along the borders p rior to 4 June 1967, and the return of the refugees

In the Human Rights Council, the Czech Republic voted against the establishment of an ongoing Commission of Inquirywith a rather vaguely defined geographical scope. Israel, a democratic country with an independent legal system, has appropriate means to effectively confront and address human rights violations

The Czech Republic supports any meaningful initiativeleading to an end to this cycle of violence and remains firmly committed to the two-state solution.

It is our view that the conflict must be ended through negotiations that are based on the respect of sovereign equality and the recognition of the rights and legitimate concerns of all Parties involved.

Fourthly, Spain has not forgotten about the frozen conflicts. This autumn is the 30thanniversaryoftheMadridPeaceConferencewhichbroughttheArabnationsandIsraeltogetherforthefirsttime,givingrisetothepeacenegotiationsthatresultedintheOsloAgreements.Peacetalksmustberesumedsothatprogresscanbemadetowardsthetwo-Statesolution

We condemn the missile attacks on Israel and the unproportioneduse of force in retaliation whilewe fully recognize Israel’s right to self-defense. We are deeply concerned by the violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territorysince the deadly escalation between Israel and the militants in Gaza earlier this year,and the continued loss of life and serious injuriesas reported to the Security Council by the UN Special Coordinator on the Middle East Peace Process.The solution of the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the revival of the Middle East Peace Processhas no alternative. We call on both sides to use maximum restraint, refrain from unilateral acts and provocations,and give a chance to negotiations and dialogueas well as to confidence-building measures. Bulgaria has high appreciation for the work of the United Nations Agency on Palestinian Refugees on the ground,and will continue to support it both politically and financially.

DuringCovid-19wedidnotmoveanyclosertoresolvingtheIsraeli-Palestinianconflict,whichrequiresatwo-state,peacefulsolution

The commitment of the United States to Israel’s security is without question.  And a support — our support for an independent, Jewish state is unequivocal. But I continue to believe that a two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel — Israel’s future as a Jewish, democratic state living in peace alongside a viable, sovereign, and democratic Palestinian state.