Joint Statements during the 56th session of the Human Rights Council
Human Rights Council – 56th Session
Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied
Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel
Chile on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries
19 June 2024
Mr. President,
Chile presents this joint statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries.
We express our profound concern regarding the harrowing situation unfolding in Gaza.
Respect for international law is essential to safeguard a rules-based order, peace and security. Its disregard threatens its effectiveness and ability to protect all persons equally.
Mr. President,
All UN members have undertaken to comply with the decisions of the ICJ, in any case to which they are party, including provisional measures. The ICJ's provisional measures of 24 May ordered Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part”. Nevertheless, military operations persist. Once more, we urge the full implementation of all provisional measures.
In our collective endeavour to ensure accountability, we also call on all States to cooperate with the ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court, and to ensure that all officials of the Court can work with full independence and impartiality, free from any threats and sanctions.
We call for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the unhindered provision of humanitarian aid throughout Gaza, and urge all parties to engage in a constructive dialogue that leads to lasting peace by enabling the two-state solution, in line with relevant UN resolutions.
I thank you.
Chile on behalf of a group of countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland
Human Rights Council – 56th Session
Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied
Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel
Norway and Saudi Arabia on behalf of a group of countries
19 June 2024
Mr. President,
I have the honor to deliver this statement, derived from the statements of the recent co-chairs of the Arab/OIC-European Contact Group meetings on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Norway, and a group of states.
We stress the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire including an end to attacks on Rafah, the release of hostages, and ending the war in Gaza. We emphasize respect and compliance with international law and express our utmost concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We welcome the UN Security Council Resolution 2735 and stress the urgency of ending the Gaza crisis and all unlawful actions in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Mr. President,
We underline the significance of transitioning the conflict to a political track to reach a final and speedy resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and strongly support taking irreversible steps to implement the two-state solution, in line with international law and agreed upon parameters, including United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
We urge taking concrete steps towards the realization of a Palestinian State in the context of the two-state solution, with particular attention to empowering and enabling the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian reforms, and we underline that mutual recognition will promote moderation and peace in the region.
We stress the urgent need for political and financial support to the Palestinian Government and we highlight the significance of having a unified Palestinian Government for the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
In conclusion, we call upon the international community to join us in these efforts to secure peace, security and cooperation in the region and beyond.
I thank you.