Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09TELAVIV1895
2009-08-31 12:12:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tel Aviv
Cable title:
ISRAEL'S PRESENTATION FOR UNRWA AT 60
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TEL AVIV 001895
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/31/2019
TAGS: PREL PREF UNGA IS KPAL
SUBJECT: ISRAEL'S PRESENTATION FOR UNRWA AT 60
REF: STATE 90252
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Luis G. Moreno, Reason 1.4 (b) (
d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L TEL AVIV 001895
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/31/2019
TAGS: PREL PREF UNGA IS KPAL
SUBJECT: ISRAEL'S PRESENTATION FOR UNRWA AT 60
REF: STATE 90252
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Luis G. Moreno, Reason 1.4 (b) (
d)
1. (C) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MFA Deputy
Director General for the UN and International Organization
Evyatar Manor August 31. PolCouns reviewed U.S. efforts in
support of Israel's request for a speaking role at the UNRWA
at 60 event, and stressed our view that if ISRAEL is invited
to speak, it should focus strictly on a constructive focus on
UNRWA's humanitarian role. PolCouns noted that while the
U.S. shares some of Israel's concerns about UNRWA making
political statements, we believed this would not be the
appropriate venue for the Israelis to make this point.
2. (C) Manor expressed appreciation for U.S. efforts in
support of Israel's speaking request. He said they
understand this will be a ceremonial event and that their
intent is for the Israeli contribution to be in tune with the
nature of the event. That said, Manor insisted that ISRAEL
has substantive concerns about the politicization of UNRWA
and that Israeli public opinion will not understand if the
Israeli statement does not note these concerns. The
statement that they are considering would be positive and
constructive with regard to UNRWA's humanitarian role, but it
would also express concern at politicization. Manor
suggested that if ISRAEL is invited to speak and does not
make a point about politicization, it may harm Israel's
position in the future since if the Israeli statement at this
event is strictly positive, it could undermine the
credibility of future Israeli complaints. Manor nonetheless
said they would take our points on board and get back to us
after reviewing their position.
3. (C) Comment: Given our substantive differences on their
remarks and the GOI's need to work closely with the U.S. in
the UNGA, it is possible that they may decide to drop their
request to speak at the UNRWA at 60 event.
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Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
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CUNNINGHAM
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/31/2019
TAGS: PREL PREF UNGA IS KPAL
SUBJECT: ISRAEL'S PRESENTATION FOR UNRWA AT 60
REF: STATE 90252
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Luis G. Moreno, Reason 1.4 (b) (
d)
1. (C) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MFA Deputy
Director General for the UN and International Organization
Evyatar Manor August 31. PolCouns reviewed U.S. efforts in
support of Israel's request for a speaking role at the UNRWA
at 60 event, and stressed our view that if ISRAEL is invited
to speak, it should focus strictly on a constructive focus on
UNRWA's humanitarian role. PolCouns noted that while the
U.S. shares some of Israel's concerns about UNRWA making
political statements, we believed this would not be the
appropriate venue for the Israelis to make this point.
2. (C) Manor expressed appreciation for U.S. efforts in
support of Israel's speaking request. He said they
understand this will be a ceremonial event and that their
intent is for the Israeli contribution to be in tune with the
nature of the event. That said, Manor insisted that ISRAEL
has substantive concerns about the politicization of UNRWA
and that Israeli public opinion will not understand if the
Israeli statement does not note these concerns. The
statement that they are considering would be positive and
constructive with regard to UNRWA's humanitarian role, but it
would also express concern at politicization. Manor
suggested that if ISRAEL is invited to speak and does not
make a point about politicization, it may harm Israel's
position in the future since if the Israeli statement at this
event is strictly positive, it could undermine the
credibility of future Israeli complaints. Manor nonetheless
said they would take our points on board and get back to us
after reviewing their position.
3. (C) Comment: Given our substantive differences on their
remarks and the GOI's need to work closely with the U.S. in
the UNGA, it is possible that they may decide to drop their
request to speak at the UNRWA at 60 event.
********************************************* ********************
Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
********************************************* ********************
CUNNINGHAM