East Jerusalem: Actions by Israeli force "totally unacceptable" (Serry)

United Nations, New York, 3 August 2009 - Daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. The UN's Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, has deplored the eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in the Arab neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem.
Serry called those actions by Israeli security forces totally unacceptable. He noted that settlers were allowed to take possession of the properties, and that the Palestinian families in question were refugees registered with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Serry added that such actions contravene the Geneva Conventions, as well as calls by the international community for Israel to refrain from provocative actions in East Jerusalem.
Serry rejected Israel's claims that this is a matter for municipal authorities and domestic courts. And he called on Israel to adhere to international law and its Roadmap obligations, and to cease and reverse its recent provocations in East Jerusalem.

UNRWA website:
http://www.un.org/unrwa/

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• Settlers
• Roadmap
• International law
• Geneva Conventions

[andreoslo1985]

I am sad to say that Israel will not adhere to this, they do as they please, as long as they are backed up by the US. Which they will be for a long time coming.

[aerobique]

good