Abrupt Call from BAPOR Chief Urges Security Council to Back Agency Amid “Seismic Shifts” in the Middle East
Сегодня идет «коварная кампания» по прекращению деятельности БАПОР, которая будет иметь серьезные последствия для международного мира и безопасности. Об этом, выступая в среду на заседании Совета Безопасности ООН, заявил Генеральный комиссар Агентства ООН по делам палестинских беженцев Филипп Лаззарини.
Демонтаж БАПОР на фоне «сейсмических изменений» на Ближнем Востоке будет иметь долгосрочные последствия, предупредил глава БАПОР. Такой шаг усугубит гуманитарный кризис в Газе и ускорит наступление голода.
Мандат БАПОР поддерживается подавляющим большинством государств-членов ООН, напомнил Лаззарини. Тем не менее агентство, по его словам, испытывает огромную нагрузку и сталкивается с кампанией по вытеснению ее с палестинской территории.
«Просьбы разрешить доставку помощи на север Газы неоднократно отклонялись Израилем, – сказал глава БАПОР. – Нашим сотрудникам запрещено участвовать в координационных встречах между Израилем и гуманитарными организациями. Помещения и персонал БАПОР подвергались нападениям с самого начала войны, в результате чего погибли 178 сотрудников агентства».
Лаззарини потребовал независимого расследования и привлечения к ответственности виновных в «вопиющем пренебрежении» статусом гуманитарных работников, операций и объектов, защищенных международным правом. В противном случае, подчеркнул он, это создаст опасный прецедент и поставит под угрозу гуманитарную работу во всем мире.
«БАПОР было создано 75 лет назад как временное агентство, – продолжил Лаззарини. – Это была временная мера в ожидании политического решения палестинского вопроса. Если международное сообщество действительно возьмет на себя обязательства по политическому урегулированию, БАПОР сможет восстановить свой временный статус, предоставляя услуги образования, первичную медико-санитарную помощь и социальную поддержку всем нуждающимся. Агентство сможет делать это до тех пор, когда палестинская администрация полностью возьмет эти функции на себя».
В завершение своей речи Филипп Лаззарини призвал членов Совбеза защитить БАПОР, взять на себя обязательства по «подлинному политическому процессу» и отказаться от дегуманизации, которая процветает в существующей политической риторике.
«Мы должны отказаться от выбора между сочувствием палестинцам или израильтянам, между проявлением сострадания к жителям Газы или израильским заложникам и их семьям, – подчеркнул глава БАПОР. – Вместо этого мы должны признать, что палестинцы и израильтяне разделяют долгий и глубокий опыт горя и утраты. Они в равной степени заслуживают мирного и безопасного будущего».
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The dismantling of BAPOW in the face of “seismic changes” in the Middle East will have long-term consequences, warned the head of BAPOW. Such a step will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hasten the onset of hunger. The mandate of BAPOW is supported by the vast majority of UN member states, as reminded by Lazzarini. Nevertheless, the agency, according to him, is under immense strain and faces a campaign to drive it out of Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow delivery of aid to the north of Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPOW. “Our staff are forbidden from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPOW premises and personnel have been attacked since the beginning of the war, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for the “blatant disregard” of the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
The dismantling of BAPO is a dangerous move amidst the “seismic changes” in the Middle East, warned the head of BAPO. Such actions will worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and accelerate the onset of hunger. BAPO’s mandate is supported by the vast majority of UN member states, as reminded by Lazzarini. Nevertheless, the agency, according to him, is under immense pressure and faces a campaign to expel it from Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPO. “Our staff are prohibited from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPO’s premises and personnel have been under attack since the beginning of the conflict, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency employees.” Lazzarini called for an independent investigation and accountability for those guilty of “flagrant disregard” for the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
The dismantling of BAPOR amid the “seismic changes” in the Middle East will have long-term consequences, warned the head of BAPOr. Such a move will worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and accelerate the onset of hunger. The mandate of BAPOr is supported by the vast majority of UN Member States, Lazzarini reminded. Nevertheless, the agency, according to him, is under immense pressure and faces a campaign to oust it from Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPOr. – Our staff are prohibited from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPOr premises and personnel have been attacked since the beginning of the war, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability of those responsible for the “flagrant disregard” for the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
The dismantling of BAPOW amidst the “seismic changes” in the Middle East will have long-term consequences, warned the head of BAPOW. Such a move will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hasten the onset of famine. BAPOW’s mandate is supported by the overwhelming majority of UN member states, reminded Lazzarini. Nevertheless, the agency, according to him, is under immense strain and facing a campaign to oust it from Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPOW. “Our staff are prohibited from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPOW premises and personnel have been under attack since the beginning of the war, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for the “glaring disregard” for the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
The dismantling of BAPOR amidst the “seismic changes” in the Middle East will have long-term consequences, warned the head of BAPOR. Such a move will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hasten the onset of famine. The mandate of BAPOR is supported by the vast majority of UN member states, as reminded by Lazzarini. Nevertheless, according to him, the agency is under immense strain and faces a campaign to push it out of Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPO. “Our staff are prohibited from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPO premises and personnel have been attacked since the beginning of the conflict, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for the “blatant disregard” of the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
The dismantling of BAPOR amidst the “seismic changes” in the Middle East will have long-term consequences, warned the head of BAPOR. Such a move will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and accelerate the onset of hunger. BAPOR’s mandate is supported by the vast majority of UN member states, reminded Lazzarini. Nevertheless, the agency, according to him, is under immense strain and faces a campaign to drive it out of Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPOR. “Our staff are prohibited from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPOR’s premises and personnel have been attacked since the beginning of the war, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for the “flagrant disregard” for the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities.
“The dismantling of BAPOR amidst ‘seismic shifts’ in the Middle East will have long-term consequences,” warned the head of BAPOR. Such a move will worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hasten the onset of famine. BAPOR’s mandate is supported by the vast majority of UN member states, reminded Lazzarini. However, the agency, he says, is under immense strain and facing a campaign to evict it from Palestinian territory. “Requests to allow aid delivery to northern Gaza have been repeatedly rejected by Israel,” said the head of BAPOR. “Our staff are forbidden from participating in coordination meetings between Israel and humanitarian organizations. BAPOR premises and personnel have come under attack since the beginning of the war, resulting in the deaths of 178 agency staff.” Lazzarini demanded an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible for the ‘flagrant disregard’ of the status of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities, protected.”