Helen Clark's Address to the UN Security Council: A Call for Accountability and Peace in Palestine

On 19 September 2024, Helen Clark addressed the UN Security Council on the situation in Palestine and the wider Middle East, calling for a new approach by the international community to tackle the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and uphold international law.
She emphasizes the urgent need for a new international approach, rooted in enforcing international law, including Security Council resolutions. Helen Clark calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemning both Hamas' attacks and Israel's disproportionate military response. She highlights the importance of implementing the recent ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s occupation and outlines principles for achieving a sustainable two-state solution.
Watch her full speech advocating for accountability, peace, and justice in the region.

Read the full speech: https://www.un.org/unispal/document/t...