Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the…
I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, the ensuing Israeli military operations…
In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following: The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza. He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into…
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory as the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal…
Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, The Middle East today is undergoing rapid transformation—its scope and impact remain uncertain, but it presents a historic opportunity. The people of the region can emerge from…
“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…
“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. In recent days, multiple strikes across…
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, At the outset I would like to convey the apologies of Special Coordinator Wennesland, who asked me to deliver these remarks on his behalf, due to unforeseen circumstances…
Madam President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for convening this ministerial meeting on the Situation in the Middle East. After over a year of horrific war and bloodshed, the region is at a grim…
Madam President, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for convening this ministerial meeting on the Situation in the Middle East. After over a year of horrific war and bloodshed, the region is at a grim…
Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, Excellencies, We have now entered the second year of this horrific conflict, and the region is on the verge of yet another serious escalation. The violence in the Occupied…
“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. In Beit Lahia last night, dozens were…