UN General Assembly
2014

there is a chance to achieve that objective, following the ceasefire agreement reached between the two sides, Palestinian and Israeli, in the Gaza Strip. We stress the importance of the two sides sticking to the agreement in words and in actions and avoiding violations under any justification or pretext. In that respect, we call upon Palestinians and Israelis alike to resume negotiations in order to reach a just and comprehensive settlement that would provide peace and security for Israel and that responds to the hopes and aspirations of the Palestinian people to regain their inalienable rights. The continuation of violence in the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic and its serious implications for regional and international peace and security require us to redouble our efforts to encourage the Syrian Government and the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces to return to the negotiating table, based on the Geneva communiqué. The two parties should approach negotiations in a positive manner by focusing on areas of consensus and avoiding negative aspects and positions with the aim