The below reports are prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) and are presented to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) at its bi-annual meeting.
The reports provide an assessment of the efforts of the Palestinian Government toward state-building and an update on the situation on the ground.
The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) serves as the principal policy-level coordination mechanism for development assistance to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The AHLC is chaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the EU and the US. In addition, the United Nations participates together with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The AHLC seeks to promote dialogue between donors, the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. The full report to the AHLC prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process is attached to this release and includes an executive summary of its main conclusions.
- Secretary-General Statements [dup 827]
Press Statement by the Secretary-General regarding the situation in the Middle East
11 October 2023, New York
Press Statement by the Secretary-General regarding the situation in the Middle East
"I have been closely following dramatic events in Israel and Gaza.
I will never forget the images of the supercharged cycle of violence and horror.
I am in continuous contact with leaders in the region with an immediate focus on several key priorities.
We must avoid spillover of the conflict.
I am concerned about the recent exchange of fire along the Blue Line and recent reported attacks from Southern Lebanon.
I appeal to all parties – and those who have an influence over those parties -- to avoid any further escalation and spillover.
I call for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Civilians must be protected at all times. International humanitarian law must be respected and upheld.
About 220,000 Palestinians are now sheltering in 92 UNRWA facilities across Gaza. UN premises and all hospitals, schools and clinics must never be targeted.
UN staff are working around the clock to support the people of Gaza and I deeply regret that some of my colleagues have already paid the ultimate price.
Crucial life-saving supplies – including fuel, food and water -- must be allowed into Gaza. We need rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access now.
I want to thank Egypt for its constructive engagement to facilitate humanitarian access through the Rafah crossing and to make the El Arish airport available for critical assistance.
There is no time to lose. Every moment counts.
Thank you."
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Note to Correspondents on Gaza
Today [12 October] just before midnight local time, team leaders of the UN Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Safety and Security in Gaza were informed by their liaison officers in the Israeli military that the entire population of Gaza north of Wadi Gaza ...
- UNOWAS E-Magazine
UNOWAS Magazine #22
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