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I am alarmed by the recent escalations in Jerusalem and around Gaza. Over the last 48 hours there was a spike of violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and the launching of rockets by militants in Gaza…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by wishing all Muslims of the world a blessed Ramadan. I brief you today as Palestinians and Israelis are immersed in consequential political and electoral…

“With the conclusion of the candidate submissions to the Central Elections Commission, I am encouraged by the completion of this important step of the nomination process for the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I will devote this briefing to presenting his 17 th report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), covering the…

Every year, on the 8 th of March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. In 2021, the focus is on “Women in Leadership; Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”. Before COVID-19, participation of women globally…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Greetings to the young guests with us today, Oren and Malak, Your voices are important and what I will say to the Council now will illustrate that point. Significant…

Excellencies and distinguished delegates, Please allow me to thank the Norwegian Foreign Minister and the EU High Representative for organizing this meeting. Thank you to your team. Thank you also to the High Representative…

“I welcome the recent meeting of the Palestinian national factions under the auspices of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting marks an important advancement towards the holding of elections and Palestinian national unity…

Mister President, State Minister Nafti of Tunisia, Foreign Minister Coveney of Ireland, Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia, Foreign Minister Ebrard of Mexico, Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide of Norway, Deputy Foreign Minister…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lynn Hastings of Canada as Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, where she will also serve as the United Nations…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am devoting my regular briefing on the situation in the Middle East to the sixteenth report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). The written…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Tor Wennesland of Norway as his new Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative to the Palestine…