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Press releases
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29 Mar 2024 - Damages to Physical Structures Estimated at $18.5 billion as of end January Click here for the report -
A wide view of the Security Council as they hold a procedural vote on the agenda ahead of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screen is Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 26 March 2024)
26 Mar 2024 - Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, -
12 Mar 2024 - As the Holy Month of Ramadan has begun, we have now entered the sixth month of a devastating war in Gaza that will impact the Middle East for years to come. I call for the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem to be upheld and respected.
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Tor Wennesland (on screen), Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Seated at the table is Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 29 November 20230
22 Feb 2024 - Madam President, Members of the Security Council, As we approach 140 days of devastating war, there is still no end in sight. -
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (UN Photo/Rick Bajornas - 19 December 2023)
19 Dec 2023 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland (on screen) briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 20 February 2023)
29 Nov 2023 - Mister President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, -
Tor Wennesland (at podium), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters after the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 22 November 2022)
28 Nov 2023 - “During the four-day humanitarian pause which started on 24 November, we have seen the release of 51 Israeli and 18 foreign hostages, including women and children, who have been held in Gaza since their abduction by Hamas and others on October 7th. At the same time, 150 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including women and children, have been released from Israeli prisons. -
United Nations 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)
24 Nov 2023 - I welcome today's start to the implementation of the agreement reached on Wednesday (22 November) which saw the release of 13 Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas and others on 7 October, and the release of 39 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. I also welcome the release of a number of foreign workers held in Gaza. I look forward to additional releases expected over the coming days. -
Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters after the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 28 November 2022)
22 Nov 2023 - “I welcome the announcements of a deal to secure the release of hostages abducted by Hamas and others during horrific attacks on 7 October. I also welcome the announcement of a 4-day humanitarian pause in Gaza. This pause must be used to its fullest extent to facilitate the release of hostages and alleviate the dire needs of Palestinians in Gaza. -
Secretary-General António Guterres (left at podium) briefs reporters on recent developments in Israel and Gaza. At second from left is Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. (UN Photo/Mark Garten - 25 October 2023)
25 Oct 2023 - I am shocked by the misinterpretations by some of my statement yesterday in the Security Council – as if I was justifying acts of terror by Hamas. This is false. It was the opposite. -
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist - 28 September 2022)
24 Oct 2023 - Mr. President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, -
07 Oct 2023 - “I vehemently condemn this morning’s multi-front assault against Israeli towns and cities near the Gaza Strip, and barrage of rockets reaching across central Israel by Hamas militants.
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06 Oct 2023 - “I condemn today’s attack by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property in the town of Huwwara in occupied West Bank. I'm outraged by the continued incitement, provocations, and lack of accountability for these violent crimes.
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A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screen is Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. (27 September 2023 - UN Photo/Rick Bajornas)
27 Sep 2023 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
18 Sep 2023 - The United Nations remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and end the occupation