Middle East - Joint Media Stakeout | United Nations

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Opening statement urging protection of holy sites and concern for Palestinians

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The Chair (speaker 1) called for preservation of the historic status quo at holy sites in Jerusalem and expressed "deep concern regarding the grave humanitarian and economic situation" in the occupied Palestinian territory, citing severe restrictions on movement and the withholding of Palestinian tax revenues by Israel. The Chair referenced the New York declaration, relevant U.N. resolutions and the 07/19/2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice as bases for urging urgent action to protect the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to counter forcible dis‑

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Delegates discussed the Israel-Palestine situation, urging preservation of the historic status quo at holy sites in Jerusalem and raising humanitarian concerns in the occupied Palestinian territory. Bahrain reiterated support for a two-state solution and reference was made to the ICJ advisory opinion of 07/19/2024.

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