” “A double appeal: one to the Palestinian Authority to “confirm its engagement to the principles of non violence, the recognition and the right of Israel to exist and the acceptance of the previous agreements and commitments”, and one to the new Israeli government to fulfil “its engagements, including those contained in the roadmap” and to “put an end to their colonisation and any other activity that might impair the final status”. They were made by the UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, on the occasion of the UN seminar on the aids to Palestinians, “a peaceful solution of the conflict reads the message cannot be imposed on one side only or outside a far-ranging regional peace process”. In particular, Annan states he is “extremely worried about the escalation of violence, including the Palestinian missile and suicide attacks, as well as the Israeli raids, bombings and ground operations”. By mentioning the civilians who “on both sides are killed and wounded because of this violence and feelings of rage and revenge”, the UN Secretary General invited both parties once again “to fulfil their engagements in accordance with international law and to refrain from any further action that could cause the situation to escalate and endanger civilians”. ” “” “
