{"id":8515,"date":"2024-10-11T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T09:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8515"},"modified":"2024-10-11T10:44:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T09:44:16","slug":"un-security-council-bendjama-advocates-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8515","title":{"rendered":"UN Security Council: Bendjama Advocates for &#8220;Immediate Ceasefire&#8221; in Gaza and Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Algeria&#8217;s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, made a strong case on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the need to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points from Bendjama&#8217;s Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call for Ceasefire:<\/strong> Bendjama stressed that the first step towards achieving comprehensive calm in the region is an immediate ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation of Resolution 1701:<\/strong> Algeria believes that the only way to ensure stability in Lebanon and peace in the region is through the strict and immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lebanese Army Deployment:<\/strong> This includes the deployment of the Lebanese army across all Lebanese territory within internationally recognized borders, along with the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warning of Escalation:<\/strong> Bendjama reiterated Algeria&#8217;s warning that Israeli military operations will not stop at Gaza and Lebanon, cautioning that the Israeli aggression &#8220;will not be satisfied with Lebanon.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Root Causes:<\/strong> He emphasized that the real and permanent threat to the Middle East will always be the continued occupation of Arab lands in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria by Israel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criticism of UN Security Council Inaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bendjama criticized the UN Security Council&#8217;s lack of action, stating that the continuation of this invasion and violation of Lebanon&#8217;s sovereignty and territorial integrity without any serious reaction from the Security Council encourages Israel to commit broader violations of international law and further destabilize the entire region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for Accountability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Algerian diplomat questioned when the Security Council would take responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and impose sanctions on Israel for its atrocities and violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for UNIFIL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bendjama praised the &#8220;pivotal role&#8221; of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in maintaining regional stability. He expressed &#8220;deep concern&#8221; over Israel&#8217;s establishment of a gathering area adjacent to UNIFIL&#8217;s position in the town of Maroun al-Ras and condemned Israeli forces for firing on three UNIFIL sites, resulting in injuries to two peacekeepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\">DZWATCH.DZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: nor-eleslam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>algeria un security council lebanon gaza ceasefire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citations:<br>[1] https:\/\/unifil.unmissions.org\/security-council-renews-unifil%E2%80%99s-mandate-demands-full-implementation-resolution-1701<br>[2] https:\/\/reliefweb.int\/report\/lebanon\/implementation-security-council-resolution-1701-2006-during-period-21-february-20-june-2024-report-secretary-general-s2024548-enarruzh<br>[3] https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1701<br>[4] https:\/\/www.securitycouncilreport.org\/un_documents_type\/secretary-generals-reports\/?cbtype=lebanon&amp;ctype=Lebanon<br>[5] https:\/\/digitallibrary.un.org\/record\/4040907<br>[6] https:\/\/www.aa.com.tr\/en\/americas\/un-member-states-express-concern-over-israeli-attack-on-unifil-peacekeepers-in-lebanon\/3358406<br>[7] https:\/\/unifil.unmissions.org\/unifil-documents<br>[8] https:\/\/alfadjr.dz\/article\/%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%20%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%84%20%D8%A5%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1%20%D9%82%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%20%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A9%202024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algeria&#8217;s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, made a strong case on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the need to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701. 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