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STATEMENT BY

H.E. AMBASSADOR MOHD FAIZAL RAZALI

REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA
 

AT THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE

EAST, INCLUDING THE PALESTINIAN QUESTION

 

28 OCTOBER 2022, NEW YORK

 

Mr. President,

 

Thank you for convening this Open Debate. Malaysia would also like to thank Mr Tom Wennesland for his briefing.

 

2.      Malaysia aligns itself with the statement delivered by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

 

Mr. President,

 

3.      2022 has been one of the horrific years for the Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian Territory especially in the most recent weeks. Today, we heard more reports on merciless killing of innocent lives including children, forcible evictions, demolition of houses and confiscation of lands. This is absolutely appalling, and the message is clear. The situation on the ground continues to worsen without a durable resolution in sight.

 

4.      The Security Council cannot remain silent and indisposed. It must assume its responsibility and ensure protection to the Palestinian people as well as to hold the perpetrators accountable. Israel's continued impunity including its illegal settlers is untenable and undermines the great stride of past international efforts to ensure accountability against war crimes and crimes against humanity.

 

5.       The occupying power continued dereliction of its obligation not only dishonour and disrespect the Council, but further undermines the political horizon. Its intractable attitude also reflects the unwillingness to work towards a just solution for lasting peace in the region. Malaysia calls on the Security Council to urge Israel to end its illegal settler-colonial occupation and apartheid regime, in accordance with international law and relevant Council's resolutions including resolution 904 and resolution 2334.

 

Mr. President,

 

6.      Malaysia is fully committed to the plight of the Palestinian people and will continue to work towards the realisation of their inalienable rights to self-determination, national independence and sovereignty. We firmly believe that the way forward out of this endless conflict is the realisation of a two-state solution based on the pre -1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine.

 

7.      Malaysia also supports the work of the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) in providing assistance to Palestinian refugees including through predictable funding. We remain committed to providing the necessary means in securing the safety, protection, and well-being of the Palestinian people.

 

8.      It is high time for the international community to recognise the statehood of Palestine, with full membership in the United Nations. The unfair treatment and injustice has persisted too long. The seventy- four years of suffering has to end. The Palestinian people  deserves to live freely in peace and dignity as the rightful member of this community of nations.

 

I thank you.