The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean calls on all parties to exercise the maximum restrain following the firing of rockets into Israel from southern Lebanon, and the reaction of Israel which responded with artillery rounds on the location from where the rockets were launched.
PAM strongly condemns such provocations which do not facilitate peace initiatives but only exacerbate the remaining obstacles towards stability in the region. PAM is confident that the investigation carried out by UNIFIL in conjunction with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defence Forces will shed light on the circumstances of this incident.
Peace, stability and security in the Mediterranean will only be fully achieved if all the peoples of the region are given the opportunity to lead a peaceful life in their homes, in whichever country they are. PAM remains committed to facilitate dialogue and negotiations at a national and regional level, in order to secure a better future, in peace and prosperity, to the people of the Mediterranean region and its young generations.
Malta, 30 November 2011