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aggression on the Palestinian people and its illegal and illegitimate practices, most particularly the
extrajudicial (udenretslig) killings and assassinations (attentater/snigmord), bombardment of
homes, infrastructures and innocent civilians, and the unjustifiable blockade on the Gaza Strip as a
collective punishment that comes under the category of war crimes. As many other nations of the
Security Council, Burkina Faso believes that immediately action is necessary. However, such
actions need to be taken by large organizations such as the United Nations. So far the two parts of
the conflict – Israel and Palestine – have not been able to solve the conflict themselves, so Burkina
Faso therefore consider the UN’s help as a necessity even though Burkina Faso holds the
international community responsible of the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Burkina Faso’s relations to other SC members
Burkina Faso has good relations with Russia, the European Union and African countries. France,
the former colonial power, in particular, continues to provide significant aid and support. Burkina
maintains diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (usually referred to as "Taiwan") instead
of the People's Republic of China and has therefore few relations to China in the Security Council.
Burkina Faso has good relations to Libya and Indonesia. Thus, these are the countries that you will
turn to first when negotiating about the resolution. It is necessary to remember to consult with both
Israel and Palestine before introducing and agreeing upon a resolution, since these are the main
parties in the conflict. Finally, the permanent members of the Security Council will always be
consulted in regard to a draft resolution (resolutionsforslag) since they can make the agreement fall
because of their veto power.
Burkina Faso’s stance on the subjects under discussion
Point 1: Ceasefire
Burkina Faso calls for an immediate ceasefire, with a reliable monitoring mechanism, opening of
crossings to allow for humanitarian access, the rejection of the military option and the re-launching
of a political process that is credible and carried out in good faith.
Burkina Faso calls for:
1. the urgency of an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire
2. Israel to immediately cease its military attacks and withdraw its forces from Gaza
5. Hamas to ensure an immediate end to the rocket attacks into the territory of Israel
6. international protection of the people in Gaza
Point 2: Response to the humanitarian situation
Burkina Faso holds Israel, the occupying force, responsible for the deteriorating humanitarian
conditions in the Gaza Strip and asserts that these conditions are the direct result of Israel’s
persistent assault, closure of border crossings, and disruption of the flow of fuel, food, and medical
supplies to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Burkina Faso calls for an immediate ceasefire in order to facilitate the provision of humanitarian
assistance, especially in order to evacuate the wounded. It is necessary that Israel opens border
crossings to humanitarian assistance, and in particular to allow access for humanitarian workers and
the delivery of assistance from a number of states.