European Union underlined the urgency of renewed, structured and substantial efforts towards peace, and it remained gravely concerned about the continuing tensions and violence on the ground. It reiterated its reservation regarding the mandate of the Commission, which was limited to “investigate Israel’s violations” only, noting that all alleged violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory should be subject to scrutiny and investigated in line with international standards. Israel was urged to grant access to the Special Rapporteur without delay.

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Coordinating Board of Jewish Organizations, in a joint statement, expressed regret that some European Union Member States chose not to abide by the European Union’s consensus decision not to participate in agenda item seven.