The below reports are prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) and are presented to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) at its bi-annual meeting.
The reports provide an assessment of the efforts of the Palestinian Government toward state-building and an update on the situation on the ground.
The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) serves as the principal policy-level coordination mechanism for development assistance to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The AHLC is chaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the EU and the US. In addition, the United Nations participates together with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The AHLC seeks to promote dialogue between donors, the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. The full report to the AHLC prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process is attached to this release and includes an executive summary of its main conclusions.
- Secretary-General Statements [dup 827]
Secretary-General’s statement on the situation in Gaza
Secretary-General’s statement on the situation in Gaza
In light of the tragic events of the “Great Return March” last Friday, I reiterate my call on all concerned to refrain from any act that could lead to further violence or place civilians in harm's way, especially children.
I call upon all parties on the ground to avoid confrontation and exercise maximum restraint. I particularly urge Israel to exercise extreme caution with the use of force in order to avoid casualties. Civilians must be able to exercise their right to demonstrate peacefully.
I again stress the urgency to accelerate efforts to return to meaningful negotiations that will eventually allow Palestinians and Israelis to live in two democratic states side by side in peace and within secure and recognized borders. I reaffirm the United Nations’ readiness to support these efforts.
New York, 5 April 2018
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- Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
Statement by UN Special Coordinator Mladenov on the situation in Gaza
Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,
Nickolay Mladenov, on the situation in Gaza
Jerusalem, 5 April 2018
“I am following with concern the continuing preparations and rhetoric for this Friday’s ‘Great Return March’ in Gaza.
Israeli forces should exercise maximum restraint and Palestinians should avoid friction at the Gaza fence.
Demonstrations and protests must be allowed to proceed in a peaceful manner. Civilians, particularly children, must not be intentionally put in danger or targeted in any way.”
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- Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
Statement by UN Special Coordinator Mladenov on the situation in Gaza (Hebrew)
הודעת המתאם המיוחד של האו"ם לתהליך השלום במזרח התיכון,
ניקולאי מלדנוב, על המצב בעזה
ירושלים, 5 באפריל 2018
"אני עוקב בדאגה אחר ההתבטאויות וההכנות המתמשכות ל"צעדת השיבה הגדולה" שעתידה להתקיים ביום שישי הקרוב בעזה.
אני קורא לכוחות הישראליים לנהוג באיפוק מירבי ולפלסטינים להימנע מיצירת חיכוכים בגדר המערכת בגבול עזה.
יש לאפשר להפגנות ולמחאה להתקיים בדרכי שלום. אין להעמיד בכוונה תחילה אזרחים, בייחוד ילדים, בסכנה ואין לסמן אותם כמטרה בכל צורה שהיא."
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