The description of the special meeting of the Security Council to review the developments in West Asia

According to Isna, a special meeting of the UN Security Council was held on Wednesday evening to review the developments in the West Asian region.

At the beginning of this meeting, Switzerland’s ambassador to the United Nations, who has assumed the rotating presidency of the Security Council, called for maintaining respect for existing differences of opinion.

Israel rejected the ceasefire offer

“Antonio Guterres”, the Secretary General of the United Nations, said at the beginning of his speech: “The fires of tension in the Middle East are getting out of control. Last week I warned about the situation in the region, but this crisis has become much worse. In the General Assembly meeting, I announced that the daily exchange of fire between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel violates UN Treaty 1701 and other UN treaties.

He added: “Lebanon’s territorial integrity should be respected and its government should have control over all weapons in this country.” “In the past days, we have seen an unprecedented escalation of tensions, and now we have to ask ourselves what exactly is the purpose of the Security Council and its mechanism to implement the 1701 Treaty.”

Referring to the crimes of the Zionist regime, the UN Secretary General said: “Israeli forces are carrying out intense air attacks against Lebanon and Beirut. America, France and many countries proposed a ceasefire, and Israel, after opposing this proposal, bombarded Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut and intensified its attacks.

He added: “Yesterday, Israel claimed the start of a limited operation and began its ground attack against Lebanon. UNIFIL peacekeeping forces have remained in place against Israel’s will, and their security must be maintained.”

“Civilians are suffering and I strongly condemn this issue,” Guterres said. “Since last October, more than a thousand Lebanese have been killed in Lebanon, many of whom were women and children.”

He added: “Nearly one million people have been displaced and many have taken refuge in Syria. “The United Nations is using all its capabilities to help Lebanon and send humanitarian packages to this country.”

The Secretary General of the United Nations stated: “We must prevent a full-scale war in Lebanon. Since October 8, Hezbollah attacks against Israel have left 49 dead and 60,000 displaced. “If war breaks out in Lebanon, the consequences will be irreparable.”

Guterres said, “Yesterday, Iran fired nearly 200 missiles against Israel.” According to Iran, Iran’s goal was to avenge the death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, and Abbas Nilfroushan in Lebanon, and millions of people in Israel and occupied Palestine were forced to flee to shelters.

He condemned this attack and said: “Similar to Iran’s missile attack in April, I condemn this attack.”

Guterres claimed: “This attack was not carried out in order to defend the rights of Palestinians.”

Nevertheless, he said: “Since October 7, Israel has carried out the most severe attacks against the Gaza Strip and is intensifying its attacks, its operations and occupation in the West Bank and the destruction of the two-state solution.”

Guterres also stated: “Despite all these issues, the Palestinian resistance has continued its operations.”

He said: “Last year’s developments are a confirmation of the urgent need to achieve a ceasefire and implement the two-state solution.”

Guterres said about Lebanon: “Treaties of 1701 and 1559 must be implemented and tensions must stop. “The time has come to stop the tension after the tension in the Middle East, and every stage of tension has been used as an excuse to escalate the tension.”

He added: “Ignoring the UN treaties should not continue.”

France demanded Iran’s restraint

The representative of France in the Security Council said in a special meeting of this council to review developments in the region: “France condemns Iran’s ballistic attacks. “We sent our forces to the region to counter Iran’s attacks.”

He further called for Iran’s restraint and not to carry out new attacks and said: “France also condemns yesterday’s terrorist attack in Israel.”

The representative of France continued: “The situation in Lebanon is serious. Israeli forces violated the country’s territorial integrity by attacking Lebanon, and Hezbollah continues its attacks against Israel.

He added: “We are against any ground attack on Lebanon. “France condemns Israel’s airstrikes against Lebanon, which have resulted in the killing of civilians, and Hezbollah’s attacks against Israel.”

The representative of France stated: “We ask Israel to accept the proposal of France and its allies for a ceasefire. The 1701 treaty must be implemented in Lebanon. All displaced citizens in Lebanon and Israel must return to their homes. “All parties must also guarantee the security of UNIFIL peacekeeping forces.”

He went on to discuss the Gaza crisis and said: “France also emphasizes the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, full access of Gazan civilians to humanitarian aid, the release of prisoners and efforts to achieve a two-state solution.” The time has come to unite the Security Council. “We must show that the Security Council wants peace and de-escalation.”

British support for the Zionist regime

While expressing the unconditional support of the British government to the Zionist regime and the security of this occupying regime, the representative of the United Kingdom in the United Nations said at the beginning of his speech at the special meeting of the Security Council to review the recent developments in West Asia: “The United Kingdom is against Iran’s actions and its attack on Israel. strongly condemns “Iran has fired more than 200 ballistic missiles against Israel, this action will intensify the current dangerous situation.”

He added: “As the British Prime Minister has announced, we support Israel against Iran.”

The British representative continued, while ignoring the crimes of the Zionist regime and the developments in the region, in hostile statements, he said: “The conditions in Lebanon and the entire region are critical. All our efforts should be focused on stopping these tensions. We ask Iran and its allies to exercise restraint. The British Foreign Minister has always called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and a stop to Israeli and Lebanese attacks.

He added: “We support the implementation of the 1701 treaty in Lebanon, the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners. “UK calls on Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire and choose peace to end this crisis.”

He stated: “Peace is a brave choice. The best option to maintain the security stability of Israelis, Lebanese and Palestinians and the entire region is peace. The British Prime Minister is trying to gain support for a political solution. “Only peace in Gaza and Lebanon can lead to peace and the return of Lebanese and Israeli citizens to their homes.”

The British Permanent Representative to the United Nations said: “The conflict in Lebanon has had irreparable consequences against women and children and has pushed the region towards an all-out war. “We must not allow Lebanon to become another Gaza.”

He stated: “All parties must respect international laws and prevent killing and harming civilians.”

The British representative also called for restraint from all parties in the region and a concentrated effort to achieve a ceasefire and peace in the region.

America’s hostile statements against Iran

The Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations condemned Iran’s missile attacks against the Zionist regime and said: “The United States condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ missile attack on Israel.”

The American representative further claimed: “The Security Council must condemn Iran’s unilateral action.” Iran has been an accomplice in the October 7 attack by training Hamas and providing financial resources to this group, and after the attack by Hamas, America sent a serious warning to Iran and demanded that Iran not use this situation. But the army has ignored this warning. With the encouragement of Yemen’s Houthis, maritime trade has suffered a crisis and Israel has been the target of their attacks.

He claimed: “Iran, with the encouragement of the Iraqi and Syrian forces, the American forces, has been the target of attacks by these forces, and by encouraging and supporting Hezbollah, Tehran made Nasrallah target Israel after October 7. There is no doubt that Iran’s support for its proxy forces has caused the crisis in Lebanon and Gaza.

While ignoring the crimes of the Zionist regime and supporting this occupying regime, the American representative said: “At the core of Iran’s efforts to escalate tension in the region and create chaos is the IRGC. The IRGC and its allies are spreading their propaganda. The IRGC’s missile attack, which fired 200 missiles at Israel, did not take place in defense of Iran. Rather, the IRGC is cooperating with Hezbollah. The Security Council should impose wider sanctions against the IRGC.”

The American representative added: “If the Security Council does not take a serious decision, the IRGC will continue its attacks.” “We are exposed to the occurrence of an all-out war in the region.”

Without referring to the attacks of the Zionist regime on Lebanon, he said: “In recent weeks, many civilians have been killed in Lebanon. Israel has always called for an end to Hezbollah’s attacks. Despite the Lebanese government’s desire for Hezbollah to withdraw, this group has opposed and prevented the implementation of the 1701 treaty, and despite all these developments, Israel still wants to implement this treaty.

The representative of the United States claimed: “The United States supports the diplomatic solution and this issue remains the priority of the United States.” “The implementation of the 1701 treaty is the only way to de-escalate the current situation and return Israeli and Lebanese citizens to their homes.”

In his remarks, he mentioned the crimes of the occupying regime, which have resulted in the martyrdom of thousands of Lebanese, and said: “We ask all parties to protect the lives of civilians.”

The American representative continued to talk about Gaza and said: “The United States will not spare any efforts to achieve a cessation of war in Gaza. In this regard, we are trying to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners in line with Security Council Treaty 2735. Last week’s developments should send a clear message to Hamas leaders hiding in their tunnels. “Hezbollah and Iran will not save you and the only way now is a ceasefire.”

He added: “The United States will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself against the terrorist forces supported by Iran.” Of course, how Israel defends itself against these threats is important. Israel must minimize civilian casualties. As the President of the United States has stated, Washington will always and fully support Israel. “All our actions have been defensive.”

The American representative claimed: “We warn Iran and its proxies against new actions against Israel or American forces, and the Security Council must condemn Iran for supporting terrorism.” The time has come for Iran’s Security Council to be held accountable for its actions. The residents of Israel, Lebanon, the entire region and the West Bank and Gaza deserve a ceasefire.”

Russian representative: Israel is responsible for the consequences of the escalation of tension in the region

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations as well In the special meeting of the Security Council regarding the review of regional developments, he said: “Regarding the expansion of the scope of the conflict to Lebanon, the tensions in the Middle East have reached an unprecedented level. Unfortunately, West Asia is moving towards an all-out war, and the Security Council is standing idly by. Despite the request of the international community to stop Israel’s attacks in Gaza, Israel has continued its brutal operations in this strip.

He added: “Instead of using diplomacy, Israel is gambling on its military capability. Israeli authorities believe that they can use military capabilities to deal with any issue, and their American partners, with their support for Israel, have prevented any serious action by the Security Council, and Lebanon has become the latest victim of Israel’s war machine.

The Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations added: “After the artillery attack on Lebanese cities, Israel has started its ground operations against this country. On the other hand, with the political assassination of the leaders of the resistance such as Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hezbollah and other senior officials of the resistance, Iran has entered the conflict.

He stated: “In such a sensitive situation, Iran showed great self-restraint for 2 months. But the statements of our western counterparts have been expressed as if the only issue facing the Security Council is dealing with Iran’s missile attack on Israel. In such a situation and with such a unilateral view, how can the Security Council play a role in reaching a diplomatic solution? The events have been explained as if the developments in the region happened alone, separately and completely unrelated to each other.”

The representative of Russia added: “However, the developments in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria and Yemen did not happen by themselves and all of them led to the current dangerous situation in West Asia. Russia strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Lebanon and demands the withdrawal of its forces from Lebanon. There is no justification for killing civilians in Lebanon. “We express our sympathy to the citizens and government of Lebanon.”

Russia also demanded the implementation of the 1701 UN Treaty, the cessation of Israeli attacks and Israel’s occupation of Lebanon in line with this treaty, and the withdrawal of Hezbollah forces.

The representative of Russia in the United Nations added: “Russia also condemns Nasrallah’s political assassination.” The confirmation of this operation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York and in the UN building after his speech would not have been possible without the support of the United States.

He stated: “Washington has provided Israel with billions of weapons, and Tel Aviv has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians using these weapons.” Israel used 80 one-ton bombs to assassinate Nasrallah and razed 6 buildings to the ground. Israel knew that Nasrallah’s assassination would have far-reaching consequences and did it deliberately. “The consequences of such tension-causing actions are Israel’s responsibility.”

The representative of Russia added: “We are all obliged to try to achieve a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution. Tehran has announced that it is not looking for escalation of tension or to observe the intensification of tensions. Due to its inability to achieve peace and de-escalation of the Gaza war, the Security Council is quite rightly the target of widespread criticism. 14 of the 15 countries of the Security Council want peace, and the Israelis would not be comfortable with violating international laws without the support of the United States.

He stated: “Israel is fully supported and protected by the United States.” Washington has vetoed several attempts at a ceasefire through the Security Council and, in an attempt to mislead the international community, claimed that Biden was trying to achieve a ceasefire. But let me state clearly, considering the lack of peace in the region, it can be said that America is negotiating with itself.”

The representative of Russia added: “Israel does not demand a ceasefire or negotiations and continues its attacks. The current tension is spreading. According to the Israeli authorities, the fire of conflict and war will not bother them, but this fire has cost the lives of Israeli prisoners, and the Israeli authorities pretend that all these events are according to their plan and have even ignored the opinions of Israeli citizens.

He clarified: “Another illusion of Israeli officials is that they have the necessary military capability to deal with crises created by themselves, but it is clear that Israel seeks to create a direct war between Iran and America.” In the event of such a war, the whole world will be in danger, Russia wants to prevent this event, and we hope that our American counterparts will also understand this fact and fulfill their responsibility as a member of the Security Council to prevent this crisis. »

The representative of Russia stated: “The only way to de-escalate West Asia is to use the tools of the Security Council. “There is no hope of achieving an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners and access to humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza without the Security Council.”

He stated: “An immediate ceasefire must be adopted in Lebanon as well. Israel’s criticism of the United Nations and the Secretary General of the United Nations is an insult to all the countries of the United Nations, and the Security Council must deal with this issue. The only way to manage this issue is to have political will. Russia has sufficient political will, do other member states of the Security Council also have this political will to manage the Middle East crisis?

China: Israel is violating the territorial integrity of Lebanon

The Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations added in the special meeting of the Security Council regarding the developments in the region: “In the last 2 weeks, the situation in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon, has become much more dangerous. The explosion of thousands of wireless communication devices by Israel, the country’s airstrikes against Lebanon, and finally the beginning of Israel’s ground attack against Lebanon last day, have all fueled the widespread escalation of tensions.

He added: “In this regard, while presenting its explanation about its recent missile operations against Israel, Iran has targeted military targets in Israel. China is very concerned about developments in the Middle East and we demand that all countries respect each other’s territorial integrity. “Any ground attack on Lebanon violates the territorial integrity of this country and the 1701 Treaty of the Security Council.”

The representative of China stated: “Since October 7 of last year, the situation in the Middle East has worsened day by day, and Israel, ignoring the international community’s request for a cease-fire in Gaza, has continued its attacks and escalated tensions, which risks spreading the war and turning it into a war. It is looking for a region.”

He added: “At this moment, the risk of a regional war is serious, and hostile, unilateral statements are very dangerous and can easily accelerate the process of war. “China calls on all sides, especially Israel, to show restraint and not take any aggressive action.”

The representative of China stated: “Gaza has become a hell on earth and thousands of civilians have been killed in Lebanon and at least one million Lebanese citizens have been displaced. “All parties must respect international law and defend civilians.”

He added: “The Security Council bears the heavy responsibility of ensuring the security of the international community, and in the current situation, the Council should adopt an integrated approach and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, de-escalation in Lebanon and prevent the escalation of tensions.” The cycle of violence must be stopped and the interested parties must adopt diplomatic approaches and refrain from making belligerent statements that contain dangerous military messages.”

The representative of China stated: “We hope that influential countries will adopt a more constructive policy.”

Lebanon: The way to deal with the occupation is resistance

The representative of Lebanon in the United Nations said in the special meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding the developments in the region, which was held today at the request of France: “Today, we have gathered in this council that the Middle East is burning in the fire of tension and Lebanon and Gaza are the targets of Israeli attacks. And they don’t have good conditions.”

He added: “The Israeli government and its cabinet have praised the ground attack on Lebanon that began yesterday evening. Israel’s attack on Lebanon comes after 11 months of crimes in Gaza. In the last 11 months, Israel has not hesitated to attack civilians, aid workers, women, children, journalists and any infrastructure in Gaza. On October 8 of last year, Israel killed and injured thousands of civilians in an act that clearly violates international law and the UN Charter.

The representative of Lebanon stated: “What Israel introduces as a limited operation is nothing more than a lie, the damage caused and the killings are proof of the denial of Israel’s claim.” Israel’s crimes in Lebanon are a reminder of Israel’s past crimes in Lebanon. Israel has always ignored international laws, the UN Charter and even the treaties of the Security Council. Words have lost their value and meaning. Several times, Lebanon had warned about the critical situation in southern Lebanon. “We warned several times about the possibility of the current war and stated that this war could turn into a regional war.”

He added: “The policy of ignoring Israel’s crimes and mass killings cannot continue. Thousands of Lebanese citizens have been displaced and are fleeing from Israel’s crimes and its rockets. Israel has expanded its atrocities against Beirut. In one day, Israel killed 569 Lebanese, including dozens of women and children, with its airstrikes. They also martyred the Secretary General of Hezbollah. The Security Council is fragmented. But you all know that the only way to deal with the occupation is resistance.”

The representative of Lebanon stated: “As we have mentioned before, the citizens of Lebanon and the government of Lebanon demand the implementation of the 1701 treaty, and we want to send our army to South Lebanon with the support of UNIFIL, and the government is recruiting 15,000 new soldiers.” Lebanon agreed to the French and American plan for a ceasefire. Israel initially agreed to this plan, but after the assassination of Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah and resorting to indiscriminate killing, it completely destroyed this proposal.

He added: “We demand the implementation of all clauses of this proposal. We support the request of the countries to implement the 1701 treaty. Today, we are approaching a large-scale war, and the only solution is the implementation of international treaties, and if we turn to military approaches, the Palestinian issue will not be solved and tensions will only expand. The independent state of Palestine should be established and the Security Council should fulfill its responsibility to prevent a large-scale war.

The representative of Lebanon stated: “Lebanon is facing a massive crisis and needs the help of the United Nations.” Millions of people have been displaced without access to medicine, water and food, and we need the help of the international community and the United Nations to manage this crisis. Our history with Israel is intertwined with Israeli attacks and occupation. Israel’s aggression today will lead to Israel’s defeat, just like in the past. The olive trees that Israel burned with its phosphorus bombs will grow again. Today, Lebanon is between Israel’s war machine and the ambitions of some countries in the region.

In the end, he stated: “Lebanon deserves to live.”

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