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GENEVA, Sept 29 (KUNA) -- The World Council of Churches (WCC) said on
Thursday that Palestine's request to be a full member of the UN must be
considered in light of numerous resolutions passed at the UN Security Council
and General Assembly, supporting a two-state solution.
According to the WCC, "they are the basis for a peace not yet established
in a conflict which is also constantly influencing other conflicts in the
world. It is now a unique opportunity for the UN to take important decisions
to fulfill its role and mandate according to the UN Charter, to make peace
with justice prevail between Israelis and Palestinians, and with their
neighbours.
"We are now watching to see if peace and justice will be served in how the
United Nations Security Council and General Assembly process the application
of Palestine to become a full member state of the UN," said the WCC in a press
release.
"The announcement in Israel of plans to build 1,100 more housing units on
occupied territory is a stark reminder of why sober deliberation, genuine
courage and responsible action by the United Nations are necessary," said the
WCC.
"The United Nations is the voice of the international community in this
dispute, a voice that has been raised many times to lay out the basis for an
equitable peace between two states.
"Negotiations should not be seen as an alternative to the UN acceptance of
the Palestinian application for membership. Different initiatives to build
stability in the region should go hand in hand". (end)
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