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Miroslav Jenca (right), Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, addresses the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East

Senior UN political official concerned by recent incidents that undermine Middle East peace process

A senior United Nations political affairs official today voiced concerns over recent developments that undermine efforts to end the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including Israel's move to amend a law to cement its contro

22 Aug 2017

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation at the holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem

The Secretary-General welcomes the news that the crisis in the Old City of Jerusalem has been defused, in line with the status quo at the holy sites before 14 July. He hopes that the dialogue will continue and contribute to creating an atmosphere of trust amongst the communities.

27 Jul 2017

Statement by the Secretary-General on continuing tensions in the Old City of Jerusalem

I reiterate my concern over the situation in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is essential to fully respect the status quo at the holy sites as before 14 July.

26 Jul 2017

Nickolay Mladenov,UN Special Coordinator Briefs the Security Council. 25 July 2017. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

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

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

25 Jul 2017

Nickolay Mladenov UN Special Coordinator Security Council Media Stakeout on Sit in the WB - 24 July 2017 - UN Photo_Eskinder Debebe

Transcript of UN Special Coordinator Mladenov's Security Council Media Stakeout on the situation in the West Bank

The following is a near-verbatim of a Security Council Media Stakeout by Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, on the situation in the West Bank:

Good afternoon,

24 Jul 2017

Quartet Envoys’ Joint Press Statement

Jerusalem - The envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the Russian Federation, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations are deeply concerned by the escalating tensions and violent clashes taking place in and around the Old City of Jerusalem.

22 Jul 2017

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attack in the West Bank

21 Jul 2017

A bird's eye view of Jerusalem. Photo: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on violence in Jerusalem

The Secretary-General deeply deplores the death of three Palestinians in clashes today with the Israeli security forces and calls for these incidents to be fully investigated. His thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.

21 Jul 2017

The Damascus Gate_one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem Photo: UN Photo/John Isaac

Statement by Special Coordinator Mladenov on escalating tensions and violence in Jerusalem

“I am deeply concerned by the recent surge in tensions and violence around the holy esplanade in the Old City of Jerusalem.

20 Jul 2017

Quartet Envoys' Joint Press Statement

“On 13 July, the Envoys of the Middle East Quartet met in Jerusalem to discuss current efforts to advance Middle East peace, as well as the deteriorating situation in Gaza.

13 Jul 2017

New UN report documents legacy of 10 years of isolation and crisis in Gaza

The UN Country Team in the occupied Palestinian territory released a report today that reviews the socio-economic status of the Gaza Strip, a decade after the events of 2006-2007 that saw a violent take-over of the Strip by Hamas, the enforcement of strict closures by

11 Jul 2017

A group of youngsters sit on an abandoned building in Gaza. UN Photo/Shareef Sarhan

Ending occupation only way to lay foundations for lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace – UN officials

Top United Nations officials today declared that ending the occupation is the only way to lay the foundations for enduring peace that meets Israeli security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty.

29 Jun 2017

A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Nickolay Mladenov (shown on screen), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, briefed the Council via video conference.

'Now is not the time to give up' on two-state solution, UN Middle East envoy tells Security Council

Achieving a negotiated two-state outcome is the only way to lay the foundations for enduring peace that is based on Israeli security needs and the Palestinian right to sovereignty and statehood, the United Nations envoy on Middle East peace told the Secu

21 Jun 2017

Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East – Report on UNSCR 2334 (2016)

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

20 Jun 2017

Statement by Special Coordinator Mladenov on attack in Jerusalem

“I condemn yesterday’s shooting and stabbing attack by Palestinian assailants in the vicinity of the Old City of Jerusalem in which one Israeli Border Police officer was killed and at least four others, including civilians, were injured.

17 Jun 2017

UN Resident Coordinator Robert Piper and H.E. Ibrahim Al-Shaer, Minister of Social Development signing the 2nd UNDAF for the occupied Palestinian territory, covering the period 2018-2022.

The United Nations and the Government of Palestine sign new UN development strategy for 2018-2022

In the presence of H.E.

15 Jun 2017

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