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Statement by UN Special Coordinator Mladenov on advancement of settlement units in the occupied West Bank

“The Israeli authorities approved over the past two days the advancement of some 2,400 housing units in settlements in Area C of the occupied West Bank.

07 Aug 2019

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Thank you Mr. President,

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be locked in a dangerous paralysis that is fueling extremism and exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

23 Jul 2019

Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the PLO and the PA, briefs the Security Council on the implementation of SCR 2334 (2016) - 20 June 2019 (UN Photo by Loey Felipe)

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (As delivered by UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov)

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

20 Jun 2019

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Madam President,

Members of the Security Council,

22 May 2019

Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov on the Situation in Gaza

"I am deeply concerned by yet another dangerous escalation in Gaza and the tragic loss of life. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of all those who were killed, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

04 May 2019

Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Mr. President,

29 Apr 2019

UN Report: As tensions in Gaza are temporarily contained, the viability of the Palestinian Authority is threatened by major financial, economic and political challenges

In a newly published report, the United Nations noted that despite the relative temporary calm between Gaza and Israel since the end of March, the scope of the challenges facing the Palestinian people and government is unprecedented.

25 Apr 2019

Statement by UN Special Coordinator Mladenov on the formation of a new Palestinian government

I congratulate Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on the formation of a new Palestinian government and look forward to continuing to work closely with him and his team on improving the economic, humanitarian and social situation of the Palestinian people.

13 Apr 2019

Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov on the Situation in Gaza

For the past year the United Nations has engaged constructively with Egypt and all concerned parties to avoid escalation, relieve the suffering of people in Gaza, lift the closures, and support intra-Palestinian reconciliation.

02 Apr 2019

Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, reporting on UNSCR 2334. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe -26 March 2019)

SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST, REPORTING ON UNSCR 2334 (AS DELIVERED BY UN SPECIAL COORDINATOR NICKOLAY MLADENOV)

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

Vice Foreign Minister of Indonesia,

26 Mar 2019

Statement by UN Resident Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick on the occasion of International Women's Day 2019

“On this International Women’s Day, the United Nations acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of Palestinian women to the development of their communities.

08 Mar 2019

A wide view of the Security Council Chamber as Nickolay Mladenov (on screens), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Prospect of lasting peace ‘fading by the day’ in Gaza and West Bank, senior UN envoy warns

The spectres of violence and radicalism in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are growing, and the prospect of sustainable peace is fading by the day, a senior UN envoy in the region told the Security Council on Wednesday.

20 Feb 2019