Statement after the Vote - The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Mr. President,

We have all had the opportunity to express our full positions this morning. Allow me, then, to just add the following points.

Switzerland voted in favor of the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates, in the knowledge that the humanitarian ceasefire is understood as a time-limited humanitarian pause without prejudice to Israel's right to ensure its defense and its security.

Switzerland regrets that this resolution has not been adopted.