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OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk Briefing on Middle East Trip
Remarks by Ambassador Michèle Taylor
By U.S. Mission Geneva
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November 16, 2023

Ambassador Taylor Remarks at OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk Briefing on
Middle East Trip

As Delivered by Ambassador Michèle Taylor

Thank you, High Commissioner Türk, for holding this briefing. We, too, are
horrified by the loss of life, including U.S. citizens, Israelis, and other
nationals slain during what can only be described as the pure evil of the
October 7th attack by Hamas. There is no justification for terrorism. We also
mourn the Palestinians killed or ensnared by the violence resulting from these
attacks, as well as over 100 UN staff who have died.

In my encounters with the families of victims and through detailed briefings on
the situation in Israel and Gaza, the depth of suffering and the human cost of
this conflict have been made starkly clear to me. All parties affected, Israelis
and Palestinians, should be able to live in safety and with dignity. The United
States is committed to laying the groundwork for lasting peace and security in
the region, in line with President Biden’s ongoing discussions with Israeli
leaders, emphasizing the protection of civilians as a cornerstone of the law of
war.

We reiterate that all parties have obligations under international humanitarian
law regarding the protection of civilians and we urge every possible step to
protect those who cannot evacuate. The United States remains seriously concerned
about the effect of this fighting on Gaza’s most vulnerable populations
including those seeking life-saving medical care in Gaza’s hospitals and persons
with disabilities who cannot evacuate active military areas due to
inaccessibility. We condemn the use of these hospitals by Hamas for purposes of
terrorism. The mission of these hospitals and their medical personnel is
essential and as senior U.S. officials have said in recent days, we do not want
to see fighting in or around these medical centers or the critical factor of
their misuse for purposes of terrorism

The United States continues to advocate for full humanitarian access, and we are
working with Egypt, Israel, the UN and others, to scale up this effort. We must
work together to do everything possible to save lives. We commend the work of
humanitarian agencies in Gaza, particularly UNRWA, whose assistance is a
lifeline for millions of Palestinians. As with other humanitarian agencies, we
are committed to partnering with UNRWA to help provide the most effective and
efficient assistance possible. Of the President’s recent commitment of $100
million for Palestinians, $51 million is for UNRWA’s flash appeal for Gaza and
the West Bank.

Secretary Blinken spent last week in the Middle East emphasizing the need to
address the urgent situation in Gaza, and our Special Envoy for Middle East
Humanitarian Issues remains in the region coordinating these efforts on behalf
of the President. At the direction of the President, we continue to advance a
number of critical objectives: minimizing harm to Palestinian civilians and
maximizing the humanitarian assistance that reaches them; working to prevent the
spread of the conflict; focusing on getting hostages home as well as getting
American citizens and other foreign nationals out of Gaza; and working to set
sustainable, durable conditions for genuinely lasting peace and security for
Israelis and Palestinians alike while remaining resolute in supporting Israel’s
right to defend itself.

Regarding the distressing use of hostages, could you please elaborate on any
efforts by your office or developments that might contribute to resolving this
critical and sensitive matter?

I thank you.

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