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to further undertake maximum effort to save succeeding generations from the scorch of war. nation'sn the united charter. >> [applause] president poroshenko: achievement of this noble goal will be the cornerstone of ukraine nonpermanent membership in the united nations's security council for the period 2016-2017 if elected. ukraine will remain a reliable and consistent partner guided by the global agenda. convinced that an organization with the dignity, the confident steps, strengthening its goals for order, peace and prosperity. let god be with us.
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think all of you for the attention. -- thank all of you for the attention. [applause] >> [speaking foreign language] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2015] >> the un's general assembly also heard from mahmoud abbas who used his time to talk about israeli-palestinian conflict. >> i shall not be able to discuss in detail how many
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wars have been issued by successive israeli governments. where do you see this happening? why is it happening? we do not respond to the israeli occupation and brutality with the same. we're working to spread the culture of peace between our people and the region. to witness the day when our people and all peoples in the region will enjoy
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peace, security, stability and prosperity. this cannot be achieved with continued occupation, colonization, the burning of youth, the killing of children and infants, the burning of crops and the arrest and detention of people without charge or trial. be can a state claiming to an oath of democracy and andming it's security courts function according to the law and accept the existence of gang anded price tag other known terrorist organizations that terrorize and intimidate our people from other property and holy sites?
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the israeli army and police do not deter or punish, but rather provide protection. mr. president, ladies and , is it not time to end this injustice? is it not time to stop the suffering? for the racist annexation to be dismantled? is it not time for the degrading checkpoints and barriers set up by the israeli occupying forces never lands to be removed -- in our lands to be removed? is it not time for the israeli blockade to be lifted so that our people can enjoy freedom and
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dignity in their own homeland? is it not time to end the racist, terrorist, colonial sentiment of our lands which is destroying the two state solution? is it not time for the 6000 prisoners and detainees in israeli jails to see the light of freedom and live among their families and community? for the longest activation in history -- occupation history, suffering our people to come to an end? we ask you this question. ladies and children, despite all the obstacles imposed by the we have established
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foundations of our infrastructure institutions. we have made reinforcements on the ground. we will continue our efforts to work with the support of our state, to strengthen our committed to international law ands, the rule of democraticy as a state of law. , we highly value
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the chairmanship and urge vital countries to support our efforts to develop our state institutions. our membership is not directed against anyone. , it is a measure aimed at withcting our people international standards and international legal status and identity. is this a mistake? in regard to the palestinian situation, we are determined to preserve our land and people. we will not accept temporary solutions.
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or a fragmented state. this and weallow will not allow those thinking to do this to do it. form a seek to government that functions programs of the organization and to pursue legislative actions. , as the country of holiness and peace, it is the place of christ, the message of from a home it -- palestine is still looking for peace.
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with all peoples and countries of the region. just recently, specifically on , two monks may 2015 were canonized as francis at the vatican in the presence of tens of thousands from around the globe. on that occasion, the flag of palestine was raised, which
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recognized the state of as documented in the agreement signed by the holy seat in the state of palestine. hope that they will do that as soon as possible. palestine taking its rightful place among the community of nations. contribute to the development of economic, cultural and humanitarian progress. with positive effects on our people, the region and the entire world. it is with palestine that peace will be achieved. [applause] >> those who would like to seek and to fighteace
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terrorism should start by resolving the question of palestine. the beginning of everything. i take this occasion on behalf of my people to extend our thanks to all those who voted in favor of the resolution that will enable us to raise the flag of palestine at the united nations headquarters. [applause] , we are not far from raising the flag of palestine in the capital of palestine. [applause]
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>> also, to pay tribute to the recent decisions by the european s who have condemned israel's activities. they have recognized our existence, establishing a committee of relations with palestine. gentlemen, the affirmed the recognition of the state of palestine, reaffirming our natural right to independence. we would like to thank the kingdom of sweden for its
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courage and recognition of the state of palestine. [applause] >> indeed, everyone who says two support the state solution must recognize to states, not just one. why won't you recognize the other state? today, i call upon those countries that have not yet recognized the state of palestine to do so. they will do so based on the conviction and justice deserved by our people. from the traditions have quarters -- the united nations headquarters, extend a sincere based on justice,
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security and stability for all. i also call on the security council to uphold the responsibilities before it is too late. i do sincerely hope that they would fulfill their responsibilities before it is too late. israel all aware that undermined the efforts made by the administration of president barack obama. creating a peace agreement through negotiations. the policies and practices of to israeli government leads the conclusion that they are working with all their efforts
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in order to destroy the two state solution that we are seeking on the basis of the resolutions of international -- there is no other explanation. we welcome the international community, including the initiative for the formation of an international support group for the achievement of stability. we hope for a resolution by the security council that reaffirms the peaceful solution in accordance with a two state for ending occupation. since it is no longer useful to waste time in negotiations for the state of negotiations. we must mobilize international
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efforts and establish a framework to oversee an end to the occupation. , i call upon the and theations secretary-general to provide international protections for the palestinian people. we are asking for protection. we need your protection. we cannot maintain the status quo. we are being hit from all sites. sides and every corner. we have is the united nations. please, we call upon you, we , yourto come we need you
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international protection. , we haved gentlemen tried to pressure israel to solution a two state with israeli government. through the united states, the european union, the united nations -- however, the israeli government insisted on continuing its destruction of the two state solution. currently in is place and imposed in the territory of the state of palestine and against the palestinian people on one hand.
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extensiveive severed privileges to israeli civilians. is this possible? this is the question we posed the united nations. a transitional agreement signed with israel stipulated that the agreement should be implemented within a timeframe of five years, ending in 1999. the full independence for citizens and the termination of the israeli occupation.
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theisrael stopped withdrawal of its forces from ceas classified as b and which represent more than 60% of the territory. israel intensified its activities everywhere. and breached all agreements. breached all assigned a accordance. assigned accords. ,ince obama's speech in cairo the speech made by president obama in cairo in 2009, he called for the cessation of settlement activities. increasedi government
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these activities by 20% in the west bank. moreover, the occupying party has infringed upon the areas classified as a comer which are supposed to be under full securit palestinian security. israel has also violated these areas. , israel refuses to review the economic agreements to develop and become independent. imposet is determined to
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dominance on the hosting an economy was inlaid to its military dominance. -- dominance on the palestinian similarly to its military dominance. they destroy the foundations upon which the agreements are .ased takenined by the measures that have negated the transitional phase. -- all of thisd has made the situation unsustainable. , and given all that
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, we declarehere that as long as israel continues violate the agreements, israel gives us no choice but to remainthat we will not the only once committed to the implementation of those agreements. israel continually mile violence. we signed an agreement with israel and israel must fully
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does fulfill all its responsibilities as an occupying power. ourdecisions must match -- as long as israel undermines all agreements, we are not committed to those agreements and israel must bear response ability for this development and this situation. this is a decision taken by the palestinian parliament. i'm declaring it right here and now. patience has come to its end. it seems they are not listening. resume as an
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occupying power, the that --bilities under are a state under occupation. countries -- many countries during the second world war. that 137be were cold recalledat it is to be that 100 37 states have denied our state. is to be recalled that 137 states have denied our state. 137 countries. there is universal recognition of the rights of our people.
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resolution 6719 of 2012 which why,status -- given all that come israel does not recognize the state of palestine? the current situation is unsustainable. shall start implementing the declaration i have just announced by legal means. we shall not resort to violence. we shall resort to peaceful and legal means. this will be a transitional
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moving the palestinian people to independence. israel must fully barrett's responsibilities. -- bear its response ability is. toed on our commitments international law, the state of palestine will continue its exceed two international conventions and organizations. all international organizations. to exceed toight all of them because this will be antagonizing with our status with international law. through all forward available legal means. party -- aontracting
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state party with her own statutes -- our own statutes of palestine is a member of the international criminal court. international cease from committing crimes. [applause] >> we do not like to go to the international courts. , aggression forces us to do so. from alleek support international organizations, including the international criminal court. mr. president, excellencies,
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ladies and gentlemen, despite all that, my hands remained outstretched for the peace that will guarantee my peoples rights. i say to our neighbors, sons of the israeli people, sons and daughters of the israeli people, that peace is in your own interests and in our own interests and the interests of your future generations, our future generations. it is my sincere hope that you will consider the dangerous reality on the ground and look to the future and except for the palestinian people that what you accept for yourselves. then, you will find the achievement of peace will be possible. you will enjoy security, safety, peace and stability. aspirations are the
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that we also seek to realize for our palestinian people. once again, thank you for your attention. may peace, mercy and blessings from god be upon you. [applause] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2015] >> one day later, benjamin
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netanyahu spoke at the u.n. general assembly where he discussed his opposition to the iran nuclear agreement. his speech is 45 minutes. [applause]

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