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"en.20151027.44.2-802-000"2
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"Madam President, it has been my long-held belief that we must respect Israel’s sovereign right to defend its borders and people from terrorism. It is also essential that we are mindful of the pain and suffering felt by those in Gaza. As a consequence, we must do all that we can to help bring stability and a lasting peace to the region.
Yet what we have seen in recent weeks has been an upsurge in the number of senseless knife attacks carried out indiscriminately by Palestinians. That some as young as 16 years of age are involved in such attacks is deeply worrying for the future of the region. While we must remain an independent arbiter in this conflict, it is essential that the quest for balance does not equate with appeasement or inaction. We must stand with those committed to democratic principles and tackle the inherent incitement to violence so engrained in the region.
Next week marks 20 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who notably once said ‘Yes to peace, no to violence’. Two decades on, his words ring more true than ever. Let us stand with those who want peace, and let us ensure that our actions give neither credence nor comfort to those engaged in violence."@en1
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