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UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland briefs (over video conference) the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - 24 June 2021

Security Council Briefing On The Situation In The Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (As Delivered By UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Mister President,

Members of the Security Council,

24 Jun 2021

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UNSCO Photo/Murad Bakri - 27 May 2021)

Security Council Briefing On The Situation In The Middle East, Including The Palestinian Question (As Delivered By UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Mister President,

Members of the Security Council,

27 May 2021

Security Council Briefing on the Middle East including the Palestinian Question (As Delivered by Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Mr. President,

Excellencies,

16 May 2021

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Gaza

The Secretary-General appeals to all parties to immediately cease the fighting in Gaza and Israel.

14 May 2021

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the serious escalations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, including the latest escalation in Gaza, which add to the heightened tensions and violence in occupied

11 May 2021

Joint Press Statement of the Middle East Quartet Envoys

The Envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the European Union, Russia, the United States, and the United Nations are closely monitoring the situation in East Jerusalem, including in the Old City and Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

08 May 2021

Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, on the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

"I am deeply concerned by the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

06 May 2021

Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on the Postponement of Palestinian Legislative Council elections

I take note of the Palestinian leadership decision to postpone Legislative Council elections scheduled for May 22.

30 Apr 2021

Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on recent escalations in Jerusalem and around Gaza

I am alarmed by the recent escalations in Jerusalem and around Gaza.

24 Apr 2021

Security Council Briefing On The Situation In The Middle East, Including The Palestinian Question (As Delivered By UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Mister President,

Members of the Security Council,

22 Apr 2021

Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on Palestinian elections

“With the conclusion of the candidate submissions to the Central Elections Commission, I am encouraged by the completion of this important step of the nomination process for the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections.

01 Apr 2021

Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (As delivered by Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Madam President,

Members of the Security Council,

25 Mar 2021

Statement by the Middle East Quartet Envoys

The Envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the European Union, the Russian Federation, the United States, and the United Nations met virtually to discuss returning to meaningful negotiations that will lead to a two-state solution, including tang

23 Mar 2021

Statement by UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator, Lynn Hastings, on the occasion of International Women's Day 2021

Every year, on the 8th of March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. In 2021, the focus is on “Women in Leadership; Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.

08 Mar 2021