Accept Quote by Al-Waleed bin Talal
“If the United States has to accept the U.N. resolutions, we have to generalize it across the board. We can't just pick and choose where we impose and accept the U.N. resolution and don't accept them. U.N. Resolution 242 is very clear and states very clearly that Israel has to go back to the borders of the pre-war of 1967.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on UN resolutions, date unknown
The quote argues for consistent application of UN resolutions, insisting that selective enforcement undermines their authority and that Resolution 242 requires Israel to revert to 1967 borders.
In simple terms: Apply UN rules uniformly, especially regarding Israel's borders.
Key Takeaway
Enforce all UN resolutions equally.
Themes
international law
consistency
middle east peace
policy
justice
UN resolutions
Israel
territorial integrity
Mood
serious
determined
critical
Type
political
policy
diplomatic
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- UN meetings
- peace talks
- policy drafting
- international courts
Key Concepts
political theory
diplomacy
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the international community ensure impartial enforcement?
- What challenges arise when applying historic borders to modern conflicts?
A Different Perspective
Selective enforcement can be politically motivated and may ignore complex realities on the ground.
