Statement by H.E. Ambassador YAMAZAKI Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, at the Security Council (Adoption) EOV after the vote (Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question)
2023/12/22
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
The catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza needs urgent attention and meaningful action by this Council, and thus we are deeply grateful for the UAE and our friends in the Arab Group for their constructive engagement with all Council members to this end.
Japan voted in favor of this resolution. Given the deepening humanitarian crisis, it is indispensable to immediately scale-up emergency assistance to and throughout Gaza. There is no safe place for the people in Gaza and they cannot wait any longer for the Council to act. We also demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Therefore, we are pleased that the Council finally adopted another resolution today to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and we hope this will be a first step towards real change on the ground.
Mr. President,
Full-fledged but sensitive diplomacy is underway to further scale-up emergency humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In this vein, we highly appreciate the serious diplomatic efforts that the United States has been conducting in the region to improve the situation on the ground. The entry of humanitarian convoys into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing is one of the results of these efforts. But more needs to be done.
Japan, as a responsible member of the Security Council, remains committed to addressing the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Even now gunfire and bombardment continue, and this must stop immediately for a period that allows for meaningful humanitarian operations to aid those who are enduring this grave humanitarian catastrophe and suffering.
Thank you, Mr. President.
The catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza needs urgent attention and meaningful action by this Council, and thus we are deeply grateful for the UAE and our friends in the Arab Group for their constructive engagement with all Council members to this end.
Japan voted in favor of this resolution. Given the deepening humanitarian crisis, it is indispensable to immediately scale-up emergency assistance to and throughout Gaza. There is no safe place for the people in Gaza and they cannot wait any longer for the Council to act. We also demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Therefore, we are pleased that the Council finally adopted another resolution today to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and we hope this will be a first step towards real change on the ground.
Mr. President,
Full-fledged but sensitive diplomacy is underway to further scale-up emergency humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In this vein, we highly appreciate the serious diplomatic efforts that the United States has been conducting in the region to improve the situation on the ground. The entry of humanitarian convoys into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing is one of the results of these efforts. But more needs to be done.
Japan, as a responsible member of the Security Council, remains committed to addressing the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Even now gunfire and bombardment continue, and this must stop immediately for a period that allows for meaningful humanitarian operations to aid those who are enduring this grave humanitarian catastrophe and suffering.
Thank you, Mr. President.