Today's vote underscores the urgency of the resumption of meaningful negotiations
My position has been consistent all along. I believe that the Palestinians have a legitimate right to their own independent state. I believe that Israel has the right to live in peace and security with its neighbours. There is no substitute for negotiations to that end.
Kenyataan Ban Ki-moon, Setiausaha Agung PBB
selepas pengundian Resolusi UNGA 67/19
29 November 2012 (Khamis)