UN General Assembly
1983

59. The Middle East has for more than three decades been the scene of warfare, and every day adds its share of tragedy to the already blood-soaked history of that part of the world. The recent outbreak of violence in Lebanon proves, if proof were necessary, that the settlement of this regional crisis lies more than ever before in the establishment of overall peace on the basis of the rules of law, morality and justice in accordance with the spirit of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). 60. Therefore the Haitian Government believes that the search for peace necessarily entails recognition and respect by all its neighbours of Israel's right to exist within secure and recognized borders. Similarly, we believe that there can be no question of denying to the Palestinian people its right to effective self-determination within a physical, legal and administrative framework in keeping with its legitimate aspirations. Any attempt to ignore or repudiate these basic criteria for a peaceful solution can only serve to prolong needlessly the ravages of hatred in that sorely tried region.