Mr. Chairman, I would like to give an explanation for Israel abstention
on resolution A/C.1/59/L34.
Mr. Chairman,
Israel views the FMCT in both regional and global contexts, and
its policy is governed by these two considerations:
1. In the regional context of the Middle East, issues related to
nuclear disarmament can be dealt with only after achieving lasting
relations of peace and reconciliation, and within the context of
the overall regional security and stability. Israel's approach on
the way to move forward on this issues, inspired by the experience
of other regions, is anchored in Israel’s long-term vision,
and is elaborated in our delegation's explanation of vote on the
draft resolution entitled "The Establishment of a NWFZ in the
region of the Middle East”.
2. In the global context, recent developments highlight the fact
that, non-compliance of states with their international obligations,
as well as the misuse and un-checked dissemination of nuclear fuel
cycle capabilities, have become among the most pressing challenges
in the nuclear non- proliferation field. The FMCT does not address
these challenges and can farther complicated them.
We therefore, believe that an overall priority in non-proliferation
should be assigned to developing a new effective non-proliferation
arrangement pertaining to the nuclear fuel cycle.
