Proposed Israeli withdrawal from Gaza Strip - SecGen reaction - Spokesman's Office (excerpts) (15 April 2004)

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Source: Secretary-General	15 April 2004

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING

BY MARIE OKABE
ASSOCIATE SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF THE UNITED NATIONS
UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK

Thursday, April 15, 2004

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MIDDLE EAST: ANNAN HOPES FOR RENEWAL OF "ROAD MAP" TO PEACE

Asked about the Secretary-General’s reaction to the proposed Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the Spokeswoman said that the Secretary-General welcomes the possibility of such a withdrawal. He continues to believe that such a withdrawal should be complete and represent the end of the Israeli occupation of Gaza. He hopes that such a step would spark the renewal of the diplomatic Quartet’s Road Map to peace.
She added that the Secretary-General reiterates his position that final status issues should be determined in negotiations between the parties based on relevant Security Council resolutions. He strongly believes that they should refrain from taking any steps that would prejudice or pre-empt the outcome of such talks.

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