UN General Assembly
2004

international efforts to eradicate terrorism and address the root causes of that dangerous phenomenon. The setback in the peace process and the mounting wave of violence and extremism in our region are largely attributable to the Israeli Government’s pursuit of policies that are totally incompatible with the fundamental principles of the peace process, notably the principle of land for peace. Israel’s actions are in contravention of Security Council resolutions — in particular, resolutions 242 (1967) and 19 338 (1973) — and the road map. They are incompatible with the United States Administration’s vision of two States — an Israeli State and an independent Palestinian State — living side by side. The Arab peace initiative continues to stand as a credible basis for the security and stability of all the peoples of the region because it ensures a lasting, just and comprehensive solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is therefore incumbent upon all of us to exert our utmost efforts to put the peace process back on track. It is particularly important to push the peace