Janez Janša

"Let’s be specific. The United Nations has dedicated significant institutional attention to the question of Palestine for decades, the General Assembly has adopted resolution upon resolution, and the Security Council and the Human Rights Council have repeatedly addressed the situation. Let me be clear: the pursuit of peace and security in the Middle East is of utmost importance, and the suffering of Palestinian and Israeli civilians deserves serious consideration. Every life is important, but do we have the same standard of urgency for victims elsewhere?" "This year’s theme of the United Nations General Assembly is the peaceful resolution of conflicts," said Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša at the New York Palace of Nations, starting his speech with a quote from 2012. (translated)