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Press releases
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07 Aug 2022 - United Nations has been intensively engaged and closely working with Egypt on mediating a restoration of calm. We underscore our commitment to do all we can towards ending the ongoing escalation, ensuring the safety and security of the civilian population, and following-up on the Palestinian prisoners file.
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Special Coordinator Wennesland media Stakeout [UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021]
05 Aug 2022 - I am deeply concerned by the ongoing escalation between Palestinian militants and Israel, including the targeted killing today of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader inside Gaza. This takes place amidst mounting tensions across the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip in recent weeks. -
Lynn Hastings (on screen), Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 26 July 2022)
26 Jul 2022 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to deliver this briefing on behalf of Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, covering the reporting period of 27 June – 21 July. -
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (UN Photo/Manuel Elias)
27 Jun 2022 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
28 May 2022 - “I am deeply concerned about the spiraling cycle of violence that has taken too many Palestinian and Israeli lives in recent weeks.
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UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question - (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021)
26 May 2022 - Madam President, Members of the Security Council, -
12 May 2022 - “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 outposts and a park.
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07 May 2022 - 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 Palestinian Authority and Government. It urges a coordinated and integrated response to resolve this precarious situation.
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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.(UN Photo - 25/04/2022)
25 Apr 2022 - Madam President, Members of the Security Council, -
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15 Apr 2022 - I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Jerusalem during these holy days.
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22 Mar 2022 - “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 Sheva. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
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UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland media stakeout - 30 November 2021 (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe)
08 Mar 2022 - 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 one child, and 26 Palestinians and seven Israelis have been injured. -
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.(UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 19/01/2022)
23 Feb 2022 - Mister President, Members of the Security Council, -
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. (UN Photo/Manuel Elías - 19 January 2022)
19 Jan 2022 - Madam President, Foreign Minister Huitfeld, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council,