“I am deeply concerned about the spiraling cycle of violence that has taken too many Palestinian and Israeli lives in recent weeks. As we approach 29 May, I call upon all sides to exercise maximum...
26 May 2022 [As Delivered] Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me at the outset to acknowledge the killing of revered Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh as she...
“I condemn today's decision by Israeli authorities to advance plans for over 4000 housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank. These include the retroactive approval of two illegal...
Saturday, 7 May 2022, Jerusalem – A newly published United Nations report highlights the urgency of adopting a more strategic approach to address the economic and fiscal crisis faced by the...
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by wishing all Muslims a blessed Ramadan. I also extend my best wishes to all Christians and Jews who celebrated Easter and...
Jerusalem, 19 April 2022 “I am deeply concerned about the trajectory of events over the past couple of weeks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that have resulted in many civilians killed and...
Jerusalem, 15 April 2022 “I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Jerusalem during these holy days. The provocations on the Holy Esplanade must stop now. I call on political,...
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I will devote this briefing to presenting his 21st report on the implementation of Security Council resolution...
“I strongly condemn the killing of four Israeli civilians, including two women, and several others wounded, in a ramming and stabbing attack that took place this evening by an Israeli Arab in Be’er...
I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. This past week, daily violence has claimed the lives of six Palestinians, including...
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Mister President, Members of the Security Council, This month has witnessed a worrying continuation of the trends I have outlined repeatedly in this Council, particularly the destabilizing...
Madam President, Foreign Minister Huitfeld, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, In my recent briefings, I have highlighted the ongoing deterioration of the economic, security and political...
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am devoting my regular briefing on the situation in the Middle East to the twentieth report on the implementation of Security Council Resolution...
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I am alarmed by the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which is claiming the lives of Israelis and Palestinians. Last night, Palestinian assailants opened fire...
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I brief you today as we face a series of heightened and interrelated risks across the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In the West Bank, a severe...
UN report calls for coordinated response to address rapid deterioration in Palestinian economic and fiscal situation Thursday, 11 November 2021, Jerusalem – A newly published United Nations report...
The decision on 7 November of the Military Commander in the West Bank to declare by Military Orders the six Palestinian NGOs as unauthorized in the West Bank deepens the concern of the UN Agencies...
“Today, the Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in the occupied West Bank. I am deeply concerned by continued Israeli settlement expansion in...
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As delivered Mister President, Members of the Security Council, At the outset, I welcome the ongoing engagement between senior Israeli and Palestinian officials. I strongly encourage a further...
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I will devote this briefing to presenting his 19th report on the implementation of Security Council resolution...