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I am appalled by the images of violence inside the al-Qibli mosque. I am disturbed by the apparent beating of Palestinians by Israeli security forces and large number of arrests. I also strongly reject the stockpiling and use…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Before turning to the Secretary-General’s report, I would like to note the beginning of the holiday period when the holy month of Ramadan coincides with Passover and Easter…

“I am deeply disturbed by the continuing violence and appalled by the attacks of Israeli settlers against Palestinians two days ago in Huwwara, near Nablus. Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure that the civilian…

Earlier today, 11 Palestinians, including an elderly man and a minor, were killed and some 100 were injured, during an Israeli security forces’ arrest operation and ensuing clashes with armed Palestinians in Nablus in the…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, We are witnessing a surge in violence, including some of the deadliest incidents in nearly twenty years. I am concerned that developments on the ground are continuing their…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, As a new year begins, a dangerous cycle of violence persists on the ground, amidst increased political tension and a stalled peace process. The violent trends that dominated…

Mister President, Thank you for inviting me to address the Council on recent developments in occupied East Jerusalem. At the outset, please allow me this opportunity to welcome Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, I devote my regular briefing on the situation in the Middle East to the twenty-fourth report on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016). The Secretary…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Each month, I brief you in detail on the latest developments on the ground relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Today, however, I wish to provide a broader…

Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, I brief you today as the security situation in the occupied West Bank is caught in a downward spiral. Too many people, overwhelmingly Palestinians, have been killed and injured…

“I am alarmed by the deteriorating security situation, including the rise in armed clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Since the beginning of the year…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Today’s briefing is devoted to the 23rd report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). The reporting period is from 17 June…