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ISRAEL BLASTS SWISS OVER PALESTINIAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE

Nidiya Fitriyah - Saturday, 13 December 2014 - 13:44 WIB

Saturday, 13 December 2014 - 13:44 WIB

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Palestinian taking sleep in school shelters during the 51-day Israeli offensive. (Photo: ALRAY)

Tel Aviv, 19 Safar 1436/12 December 2014 (MINA) –  Israel on Friday condemned Switzerland’s plan to host a conference on respect for international human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, accusing it was a deviation from the country’s traditional neutrality.

Switzerland has announced a December 17 conference in Geneva, in response to a recommendation from the UN General Assembly at the request of Palestinian authorities, Ahram quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA).

The Israeli foreign minister said it was “gravely” concerned by Switzerland’s decision to host the meeting, which comes amid mounting tensions between Palestinians and Israelis.

Palestine are seeking a UN resolution by year-end that would set a timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied territories.

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“Switzerland is the depositor of the Geneva Conventions… The role of the depositor obliges Switzerland to operate in a neutral and apolitical manner,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

The conference will be devoted to the Fourth Geneva Convention, which defines humanitarian protections for civilians in a war zone.

The General Assembly passed a resolution in 2009 asking Switzerland to lead consultations on holding such a conference.

Permanent representatives to the UN in Geneva are expected to attend the conference.

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The foreign ministry said Israel  will not take part in the conference and called on other countries to boycott the meeting.

Meanwhile Swiss President Didier Burkhalter has said he expected “very large participation” in the conference.

“Our objective is to advance the cause of international humanitarian law,” Burkhalter said.

“Even if Israel and the United States boycott the meeting, the international community must speak on the issue. There is no denigration of Israel planned,” he said.(T/R04/R03)

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Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

 

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