Karel van Oosterom, the Dutch ambassador to the United Nations, also reaffirmed his country's commitment to the two-state solution.

"A two-state solution is the only viable way of fulfilling the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians alike, to live in peace, security and dignity," he said.

On UNRWA, he said; "We should not politicize humanitarian aid."

"We firmly believe UNRWA plays a key role as the United Nations humanitarian organization to provide basic health care, education and emergency relief to Palestine refugees. Especially in the Palestinian territories, their role is indispensable since UNRWA provides 50 percent of all humanitarian aid, but also in the challenging environment of Lebanon, Jordan and Syria."

The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of UNRWA over the years and will remain so, especially with the current difficulties, he said. "In view of our concerns regarding UNRWA's financial situation, my country has decided to front-load its contribution to UNRWA for 2018."

In his statement, UN ambassador Tore Hattrem of Norway echoed the representatives of the Netherlands and Sweden.

"Long-term peace, security and prosperity for both Israelis and Palestinians can only be achieved through a negotiated two-state solution," he told the security council.

The outstanding final-status issues must be resolved through direct negotiations between the parties, with support from the international community, he said.

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