UNSCO
Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

Security Council Briefings

  • Resolutions
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UN General Assembly Resolution ES-10/20 - Protection of the Palestinian civilian population
  • General Assembly Resolutions
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Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Gaza - 30 May 2018
  • Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
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Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, on rocket fire from Gaza
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Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,
Nickolay Mladenov, on rocket fire from Gaza
Jerusalem, 29 May 2018


“I am deeply concerned by the indiscriminate firing of rockets by Palestinian militants from Gaza towards communities in Southern Israel. At least one of which hit in the immediate vicinity of a kindergarten and could have killed or injured children.
Such attacks are unacceptable and undermine the serious efforts by the international community to improve the situation in Gaza.
All parties must exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prevent incidents that jeopardize the lives of Palestinians and Israelis.”
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  • Special Coordinator
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Security Council Briefing - 23 May 2018
  • Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
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Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator Mladenov, on the opening of Rafah crossing throughout the month of Ramadan
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Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,
Nickolay Mladenov, on the opening of Rafah crossing throughout the month of Ramadan
Jerusalem, 18 May 2018


“I commend Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s decision to maintain the opening of Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, in both directions, throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
This is an important and encouraging step by Egypt and I hope that the security situation will allow for a more regular movement. Not only will Rafah’s extended opening contribute to de-escalating the explosive atmosphere in the Strip, it will also help ease the humanitarian burden on Palestinians in Gaza.”


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Security Council Briefing - 15 May 2018
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  • Secretary-General Statements [dup 827]
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the occupied Palestinian territory
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The Secretary-General is profoundly alarmed by the sharp escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory and the high number of Palestinians killed and injured in the Gaza protests. Israel security forces must exercise maximum restraint in the use of live fire. Hamas and the leaders of the demonstrations have a responsibility to prevent all violent actions and provocations. With tensions high and more demonstrations expected in the coming days, it is imperative that everyone show the utmost restraint to avoid further loss of life, including ensuring that all civilians and particularly children are not put in harm’s way. Hospitals report that essential medical supplies, drugs and equipment have already been exhausted. Humanitarian funding and improved access is urgently needed to meet these and other existing or emerging needs. The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for a political solution. The Secretary-General reiterates that there is no viable alternative to the two-state solution, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace, each with its capital in Jerusalem.
  • Secretary-General
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Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) is a special political mission mandated to coordinate UN efforts and support negotiations toward a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.