Le Conseil de sécurité appelé à assumer ses responsabilités et à appliquer ses décisions pour cesser l’agression sioniste à Ghaza
New York (United Nations) – The Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, emphasized the need for the Security Council to fully assume its responsibilities in addressing the violent Israeli aggression against Gaza. He stated that failing to adopt a firm approach would result in the loss of any remaining credibility of the UN body.
During an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Palestine, requested by Algeria, Bendjama stressed that the Council must clearly and firmly implement all its decisions to halt the massacres perpetrated by Israel against Palestinian civilians. He highlighted the unbearable suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza caused by what he described as a genocidal war being waged by Israel, which has escalated to the point of executing not only civilians but also humanitarian workers, medical personnel, journalists, and children.
According to Bendjama, the toll from the aggression against Gaza since October 7, 2023, includes the deaths of 400 humanitarian workers, 209 journalists, and over 1,060 healthcare personnel, in addition to the execution of 17,000 children. He asserted that "these individuals deserve justice" and lamented that "murder has become a daily routine for the populations of Gaza," all while the international community watches this genocide unfold in silence.
Bendjama also pointed out that the Israeli occupation has blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza for more than a month, suggesting that the ongoing massacres are compounded by the denial of aid. He described the situation in Gaza as "absolute horror," demanding that such criminal behavior must not go unaddressed. He called for the immediate and full implementation of UN Resolution 2735 to save lives and end the Israeli aggression.
Turning to the occupied West Bank, the Algerian diplomat reported an increase in destruction, annexation, arbitrary arrests, forced displacements, and assassinations conducted by the Israeli occupiers in their attempt to completely control Palestinian territories. He noted the continuing settlement policies, indicating that over the past year alone, the Israeli occupation has seized 46 square kilometers of land in the West Bank. Additionally, he condemned ongoing assaults on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, challenging its established historical and legal status.
Bendjama stated that Algeria "strongly condemns" these actions and underscored a historical lesson: no force can uproot a people from their land. The Palestinian people, he affirmed, will not be displaced; they will remain on their land and, with support from those who value freedom and peace, will establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.
In conclusion, Bendjama’s statements underscore a call to action for the international community to respond decisively to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing violations of Palestinian rights in both Gaza and the West Bank. His remarks serve as a rallying cry for solidarity with the Palestinian cause and a plea for the Security Council to fulfill its obligations to protect civilians and uphold international law.
Summary:
Algeria’s UN Representative Amar Bendjama called for decisive action from the UN Security Council to address the Israeli aggression in Gaza during an emergency meeting. He criticized the council for failing to implement its decisions and for the silence of the international community amidst the humanitarian crisis. Bendjama provided alarming statistics on casualties, emphasizing the execution of civilians, including children and humanitarian workers, as part of an ongoing genocide since October 7, 2023. He condemned Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid and urged the full application of UN Resolution 2735 without delay. Furthermore, he addressed the worsening situation in the West Bank, marked by increased violence, annexation, and ongoing settlement policies. Bendjama reiterated Algeria’s firm condemnation of these actions and affirmed the resilience of the Palestinian people in their struggle for statehood and rights, calling for a global response to uphold justice and peace.
