We are in the thirty-first year and we are not about to test the occupying Power in order for us to understand its intentions. The Israeli intentions and practices are very clear. At this stage, either there is serious change in the Israeli position, which we would welcome warmly should it happen, or the implementation of the recommended mechanism and the consideration of necessary enforcement measures to ensure respect for the Convention, whether Israel likes it or not. I would like, at this stage, to express our appreciation for the efforts of the Government of Switzerland. Mr. President, Israel also says that the Palestinian-Israeli agreements, concluded within the framework of the peace process, allow for it to continue with its settlement activities.
Nothing is more ludicrous.
First, the agreements reached can not and do not negate or supercede international law, and they definitely do not substitute it. The agreements do complement it. International law and Security Council resolutions are very clear in this regard. Second, the crux of the agreements reached is the mutual recognition of the legitimate and political rights of the two sides. The Declaration of Principles states that the aim of the process is the implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 and 338.