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- Briefings to the Security Council
Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General condemns the Israeli Government’s 15 February decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, following a cabinet decision in May 2025. The decision could lead to the…
- Deputy Special Coordinator
“I deplore the reported decision of the Israeli security cabinet to authorize a series of administrative and enforcement measure in areas A and B of the occupied West Bank. Such steps would further undermine the Palestinian…
- Secretary-General
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
- Secretary-General
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, My congratulations to the Bureau members on their election. For fifty years, this Committee has stood firm in defending a simple truth: the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people –…
![A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screens are Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. [16 December 2025]](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_lg_2x/public/2026-01/dsc_ramiz_alakbarov_-_16_dec_2025_-_un_photo_marten_garten.jpg?h=0f8e3b93&itok=WWfglm7j "A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screens are Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. [16 December 2025]")
- Briefings to the Security Council
Mr. President, Excellencies, I brief you today at a moment of both profound opportunity and considerable risk. In front of us we see a potential turning point for Gaza, a genuine chance for a better future. But many…
- Secretary-General
The announcement on 14 January of the launch of Phase Two of President Trump's 20-point plan -- including the establishment of a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza and of the National Committee for…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the Israeli authorities’ announcement to suspend the operations of several international non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territory. He calls for this…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General condemns the adoption by the Knesset on 29 December 2025 of amendments to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations. These amendments seek to further impede UNRWA’s ability to operate and carry out its mandated…
Today, the world received the latest IPC report on food security in Gaza. Famine has been pushed back. Far more people are able to access the food they need to survive. We are preparing more than 1.5 million hot meals every…
![Ramiz Alakbarov (on screen), Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. [UN Photo/ Mark Garten - 16 December 2025]](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_lg_2x/public/2025-12/ramiz_alakbarov_-_161225_un_photo_mark_garten.jpg?h=0f8e3b93&itok=VJkagGKv)
- Briefings to the Security Council
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Today’s briefing is devoted to the Secretary-General’s quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334. Before turning to the report, allow me a few remarks. At the…
- Secretary-General
I strongly condemn today’s unauthorized entry into the United Nations Sheikh Jarrah compound held by UNRWA located in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli authorities. This compound remains United Nations premises and is…