Israel and Hamas May clashes "further exacerbated humanitarian crisis," Hastings to UNSC

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The clashes between Israel and Gaza that took place last May “further exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis,” Lynn Hastings, the Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the United Nations Security Council in New York City on Wednesday.

“Beyond the human tragedy for both Palestinians and Israelis, and the physical damage of eleven days of fighting, the economic impact of the escalation in May has further exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis and severely weakened Gaza’s economy,” she said, adding that “all perpetrators of violence must be held accountable and swiftly brought to justice” and calling on both sides to do their part.

The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations Riyad Mansour described the current situation in the region, stating that “occupation and peace cannot coexist” and listing Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan as two places where “occupation continues creeping into our homes.”

Gilad Erdan, the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations countered those statements, explaining that the UN Council should “reject Hamas’ narrative on Jerusalem” and calling on “only good faith, bilateral talks, and people to people ties which he said can “move us forward on the path to peace.”

Last May, Israel and Hamas fought in a series of clashes which lasted for 11 days before a ceasefire was agreed to by both sides.

Over 240 fatalities were recorded on the Palestinian side with 12 on the Israeli side, according to their respective authorities.

SOT, Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process: “Beyond the human tragedy for both Palestinians and Israelis, and the physical damage of eleven days of fighting, the economic impact of the escalation in May has further exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis and severely weakened Gaza’s economy.”

SOT, Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process: “I underscore that all perpetrators of violence must be held accountable and swiftly brought to justice. I also call on Israeli security forces to ensure the protection of Palestinians, in line with Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law.”

SOT, Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process: “I call on the Palestinian Authority to ensure that the death of Nizar Banat and all allegations of use of disproportionate force against protesters by Palestinian Security Forces are investigated in a thorough, transparent and independent manner and those responsible held to account. The Palestinian people must be able to exercise their rights to freedom of expression, opinion and peaceful assembly. Arbitrary and politically motivated arrests must cease.”

SOT, Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to United Nations: “This Council has called on the parties to demonstrate in word and practice their commitment to peace. Occupation and peace cannot coexist. They are mutually exclusive, advancing peace requires ending the occupation. Peace is at stake as we speak in Sheikh Jarrah, as we heard, and Silwan, as occupation continues creeping into our homes.”

SOT, Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to United Nations: “Rather than singling out Israel for attack, once again, there are many things this Council can and should do for the stability, security and future of the region. It should reject Hamas’ narrative on Jerusalem and hold it accountable for using the people of Gaza as human shields. It should insist the Palestinian Authority end its rejectionism and financing of terror, and finally agree to a dialogue, a dialogue with Israel with no pre-conditions. Palestinian pressure at the UN can never lead to a viable solution, only good faith, bilateral talks, and people to people ties can move us forward on the path to peace.”

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