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Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
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Security Council Briefing- 18 February 2026

Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction. But that opening is neither assured nor indefinite. The decisions taken in the coming weeks – by the parties and by members of this Council – will determine whether it is sustained. Our collective efforts must now consolidate…

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UNSCO is mandated to coordinate UN efforts and support negotiations toward a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) is mandated to coordinate UN activities related to the Middle East peace process, support negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and mobilize international support towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.

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Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) is a special political mission mandated to coordinate UN efforts and support negotiations toward a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.