The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its capacity as custodian of Islamic holy sites, condemned strongly continuing attacks, provocative acts in Holy Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque, the change of historical, religious identity and legal status of the holy sites in occupied Palestine, and the announcement of occupation authorities to build 1,400 housing units in settlements in occupied East Quds and elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a speech delivered by the Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Mo'allemi at UN Security Council last night in the open debate on the situation in the Middle East, the Kingdom demanded that Israeli occupation authorities cease immediately all acts that lead to demographic change including the campaign of settlements, the demolition of Palestinian homes, usurpation of the residency rights of Palestinian citizens, and expelling them compulsorily in contrary to international humanitarian law. Ambassador Al-Mo'allemi said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirms what was stated by the Arab League in its resolution No. 7719 dated on 12.21.2013, which included an emphasis on adherence to the Arab peace initiative, blaming the Israeli government for hindering the achievement of peace , and demanding that the United States of America, in its capacity as a sponsor of the peace negotiations, and other permanent members of the Security Council compel the Israeli government to stop settlement activities and lift the siege completely from the Gaza Strip. He stressed that the achievement of a final settlement of the permanent status issues including Al-Quds, borders, refugees, security , and water must be compatible and consistent with the relevant United Nations resolutions and not contrary to what is guaranteed by the international law of the rights. On the situation in Syria, Ambassador Al-Mo'allemi asked how the UN council is unable to even issue a statement condemning all these grave violations against human rights and the international humanitarian law, and even the most basic standards of humanity. He stressed the need to exit all foreign fighters from the Syrian territory, noting that the spread of foreign armed groups is very dangerous, and calling on the international community, led by countries that have influential relationships with the Syrian regime for pressuring it to stop killings, massacres and crimes against humanity committed by the regime over three years. He emphasized the importance that the Security Council issues a decisive decision on the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all parties in need wherever they are and imposes deterrent penalties on anyone who impedes this. On Geneva 2 Conference, Al-Mo'allemi hoped that it implements what has been agreed upon in advance in Geneva and the formation of a transitional government with broad powers , including the state's facilities, the security, intelligence services and other organs of sovereignty to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people for freedom and dignity to maintain the unity and territorial integrity of Syria and the rights of the Syrians in various categories, sects and beliefs.
