00:00I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for the statement.
00:06And I now give the floor to the representative of Somalia.
00:15Mr. President, I thank you for convening this important meeting.
00:21And I also appreciate ASD Yanka for his valuable briefing.
00:26And I also take note of the testimonies shared today by Mr. David
00:31and sympathize with the suffering and endured by all families in this conflict.
00:41And we heed our call to act now and to bring an end to this devastating conflict.
00:49A conflict where just over the past weekend,
00:53bombardments have intensified across the Strip,
00:57including areas where displaced families sought safety and refugee.
01:02A conflict where, which had made clear that there is no safe place in Gaza.
01:10A conflict where continued military operations in a densely populated areas
01:16have led to immense civilian suffering and destructions.
01:21The longer this conflict continues, the greater the humanitarian tragedy
01:26and the further away from the prospect of peace.
01:31Starvation is now a present and expanding reality for many.
01:36Somalia stresses that the use of starvation as a method of warfare
01:41is unacceptable and prohibited under international law.
01:46Access to water, food, electricity, and health care remains extremely limited.
01:53The humanitarian response is constrained by insecurity and restricted access.
01:58My delegation reiterates its call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire.
02:04We also call for the full, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid,
02:11including opening all crossings and lifting the siege on Gaza.
02:15We recognize and commend the vital role the UN humanitarian agencies play
02:22in providing life-saving assistance under exceptionally challenging conditions.
02:28Their efforts are indispensable to alleviate in suffering
02:31and must be supported and protected.
02:35We also express concern about the recent Israeli actions at Jerusalem Holy Site,
02:42which challenges the established status quo
02:45and risks increasing tensions at this sensitive site,
02:49potentially undermining efforts toward peace and stability.
02:53We call for respect of existing agreements
02:56and exercise restraint to preserve calm
02:59and foster conditions for meaningful dialogue.
03:03Mr. President, Somalia emphasizes the imperative to protect all civilians
03:08and uphold international humanitarian and human rights law.
03:13We reiterate our call for the immediate release
03:16of all civilian hostages and detainees.
03:21Respectful civilian life
03:22and adherence to international legal standards
03:25must guide all actions without exception.
03:29We are also concerned by escalating violence in the West Bank,
03:34including settler attacks and home demolitions.
03:36Lasting peace cannot be achieved while such violations persist.
03:42There is no military solution to this conflict.
03:48The root cause of the crisis lie in decades of occupation
03:51and the denial of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.
03:57In this context, my delegation reaffirms its unwavering support
04:02for the inelienable rights of the Palestinian people,
04:06including their right to self-determination
04:08and to establish an independent sovereign state of Palestine
04:12with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital
04:14in accordance with relevant UN resolutions
04:18and the Arab Peace Initiative.
04:20My delegation supports the efforts to facilitate
04:23about Qatar, the United States, and Egypt
04:26aimed at ending the violence,
04:28protecting the civilians,
04:30and opening a genuine political horizon.
04:33My delegation reaffirms its commitment
04:35to the two-state solution
04:37as recently pledged at the high-level conference
04:39co-organized by Saudi Arabia and France.
04:42We also underscored the importance of the unification of Gaza
04:46and the West Bank
04:47under a single legitimate Palestinian authority
04:50as well as the urgent need
04:53for a comprehensive plan for Gaza's reconstruction.
04:57My delegation remains firmly committed
05:00to the principles of international law,
05:02the UN charter,
05:03and to the cause of peace, justice, and dignity
05:06for all people in the Middle East.
05:09The people of Gaza
05:10and all those affected by this conflict
05:12deserve nothing less
05:14than for us to act now
05:17and to give peace a chance
05:20and for our collective resolve
05:22and compassion.
05:23I thank you, Mr. President.
