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“I am deeply concerned about the spiraling cycle of violence that has taken too many Palestinian and Israeli lives in recent weeks. As we approach 29 May, I call upon all sides to exercise maximum restraint and make wise…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me at the outset to acknowledge the killing of revered Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh as she covered events in Jenin on 11 May. Her death brought…

“I condemn today's decision by Israeli authorities to advance plans for over 4000 housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank. These include the retroactive approval of two illegal outposts and a park. Continued…

A newly published United Nations report highlights the urgency of adopting a more strategic approach to address the economic and fiscal crisis faced by the Palestinian Authority and Government. It urges a coordinated and…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by wishing all Muslims a blessed Ramadan. I also extend my best wishes to all Christians and Jews who celebrated Easter and Passover. When I briefed the…

“I am deeply concerned about the trajectory of events over the past couple of weeks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that have resulted in many civilians killed and injured. Particularly worrying are the heightened…

I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Jerusalem during these holy days. The provocations on the Holy Esplanade must stop now. I call on political, religious and community leaders on all sides to…

“I strongly condemn the killing of four Israeli civilians, including two women, and several others wounded, in a ramming and stabbing attack that took place this evening by an Israeli Arab in Be’er Sheva. My heartfelt…

I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. This past week, daily violence has claimed the lives of six Palestinians, including one child, and 26…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, This month has witnessed a worrying continuation of the trends I have outlined repeatedly in this Council, particularly the destabilizing deterioration of the situation in…

Madam President, Foreign Minister Huitfeld, Excellencies, Members of the Security Council, In my recent briefings, I have highlighted the ongoing deterioration of the economic, security and political situation across the…

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