![A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screens are Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. [16 December 2025]](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_lg_2x/public/2026-01/dsc_ramiz_alakbarov_-_16_dec_2025_-_un_photo_marten_garten.jpg?h=0f8e3b93&itok=WWfglm7j "A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screens are Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. [16 December 2025]")
Mr. President, Excellencies, I brief you today at a moment of both profound opportunity and considerable risk. In front of us we see a potential turning point for Gaza, a genuine chance for a better future. But many uncertainties remain. In parallel we also see a continued unraveling in the occupied West Bank, and a region mired in tension. The announced start of the second phase of President Trump's 20-point Comprehensive Plan is a critical step…
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