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Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 24 April 2024)
25 Feb 2025 - Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, -
Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters. (UN Photo/Mark Garten - 17 July 2024)
15 Jan 2025 - “I welcome the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, an essential step toward easing the immense suffering caused by this conflict. I commend Egypt, Qatar, and the United States for their tireless efforts in brokering this agreement and urge all parties to honor their commitments fully. -
Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters. (UN Photo/Mark Garten - 17 July 2024)
13 Dec 2024 - “I am very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Gaza. Civilians are paying the price of the continuing exchange of fire between the parties. -
Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters. (UN Photo/Mark Garten - 17 July 2024)
25 Nov 2024 - Madam President, Members of the Security Council, -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (28 September 2022 - UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist)
18 Nov 2024 - Madam President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for convening this ministerial meeting on the Situation in the Middle East. -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (28 September 2022 - UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist)
18 Nov 2024 - Madam President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for convening this ministerial meeting on the Situation in the Middle East. -
Tor Wennesland, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 29 October 2024)
29 Oct 2024 - Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, Excellencies, -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland
20 Oct 2024 - “The nightmare in Gaza is intensifying. Horrifying scenes are unfolding in the northern Strip amidst conflict, relentless Israeli strikes and an ever-worsening humanitarian crisis. -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, media stakeout (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 28 November 2022 - New York)
10 Sep 2024 - I strongly condemn today’s deadly airstrikes by Israel on a densely populated area in an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in Khan Younis where displaced people were sheltering. -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, at a Polio vaccination center in Deir Balah / Gaza (UNSCO Photo/Pascal Soto - 2 September 2024)
02 Sep 2024 - “Today, I returned to Gaza and witnessed firsthand the catastrophic impact of the hostilities. The scale of destruction is immense, the humanitarian needs are colossal and soaring, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of this conflict. I unequivocally condemn the horrifying civilian death toll in Gaza. -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, media stakeout (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 28 November 2022)
02 Aug 2024 - “In recent days, I have engaged in critical discussions with the relevant parties and member states in the region, including Lebanon, Egypt and Qatar, in support of regional de-escalation. I underscored the urgency of addressing the growing risk of a serious escalation, which poses a substantial threat to regional stability. We examined the ongoing efforts to mediate and de-escalate the situation and explored ways to prevent a spillover of the conflict. -
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, briefs reporters after the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Rick Bajornas - 29 May 2024)
25 Jun 2024 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 29 May 2024)
29 May 2024 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, Media Stakeout at UN Headquarters in New York (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021)
27 May 2024 - “I condemn last night’s Israeli airstrikes which hit tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and have tragically led to the reported loss of more than 35 Palestinian lives, including women and children, and dozens of injuries. -
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 28 November 2022)
21 May 2024 - Mr. President, Members of the Security Council,