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Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs (virtual) the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (UN Photo / Daniela Penkova- 27 August 2025)

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question [As delivered by Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov]

Mister President,

Excellencies,

27 Aug 2025

Sigrid Kaag, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ad Interim, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. [UN Photo/Manuel Elías - 28 May 2025]

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East [As delivered by UN Special Coordiantor Sigrid Kaag]

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

The Middle East region is undergoing a seismic transformation — marked by volatility, but also by opportunity if seized and supported. Its people demand a future of justice, dignity, rights, and peace.

28 May 2025

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Behind him are at left are Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, and at right are Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. (UNPhoto/Eskinder Debebe - 29 April 2025)

Secretary-Generals Remarks to Security Council - Quarterly Open Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Mr. President, Excellencies,

I thank the French presidency for convening this ministerial-level meeting on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

29 Apr 2025

Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 24 April 2024)

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (As delivered by UN Special Coordinator a.i. Sigrid Kaag)

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

25 Feb 2025

Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters. (UN Photo/Mark Garten - 17 July 2024)

Statement by UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Muhannad Hadi, on a Deal to Secure a Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Gaza

“I welcome the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, an essential step toward easing the immense suffering caused by this conflict.

15 Jan 2025

Statement by Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Muhannad Hadi on the Situation in the Gaza Strip

“I am very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Gaza. Civilians are paying the price of the continuing exchange of fire between the parties.

13 Dec 2024

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (As delivered by Deputy Special Coordinator Muhannad Hadi)

Madam President,

25 Nov 2024

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (28 September 2022 - UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist)

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (As delivered by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland)

Madam President,

Excellencies, Members of the Security Council,

18 Nov 2024

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (As delivered by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland)

Madam President,

Excellencies, Members of the Security Council,

18 Nov 2024

Tor Wennesland, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (As delivered by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland)

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

29 Oct 2024

Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the situation in the Gaza Strip

“The nightmare in Gaza is intensifying. Horrifying scenes are unfolding in the northern Strip amidst conflict, relentless Israeli strikes and an ever-worsening humanitarian crisis.

20 Oct 2024

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, media stakeout (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 28 November 2022 - New York)

Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the Situation in the Gaza Strip

I strongly condemn today’s deadly airstrikes by Israel on a densely populated area in an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in Khan Younis where displaced people were sheltering.

10 Sep 2024

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, at a Polio vaccination center in Deir Balah / Gaza (UNSCO Photo/Pascal Soto - 2 September 2024)

Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the situation in the Gaza Strip

“Today, I returned to Gaza and witnessed firsthand the catastrophic impact of the hostilities.

02 Sep 2024

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, media stakeout (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 28 November 2022)

Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the Situation in the Middle East

“In recent days, I have engaged in critical discussions with the relevant parties and member states in the region, including Lebanon, Egypt and Qatar, in support of regional de-escalation.

02 Aug 2024