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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

Nickolay Mladenov (on screen), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 20 February 2019

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

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

20 Feb 2019

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

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

Minister Marsudi, thank you for joining us today

22 Jan 2019

Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Mark Garten -18 December 2018)

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,

18 Dec 2018

Nickolay Mladenov (on screens), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas - 19 November 2018

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

Mr. President,

Members of the Security Council,

19 Nov 2018

A wide view of the Security Council meeting as Nickolay Mladenov (on screen), UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (18 October 2018 - UN Photo/Rick Bajornas)

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

Madame President,

Members of the Security Council,

Every month I brief this Council on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian Question.

18 Oct 2018

Middle East Quartet Envoys’ Joint Press Statement

The Envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the Russian Federation, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations met on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss the prospects for peace negotiations and the situation on the ground, in

26 Sep 2018

UN Report calls for urgent steps to prevent violent confrontation in Gaza, support for the return of the legitimate Palestinian Government and humanitarian assistance

As the situation on the ground in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, a United Nations report has called for urgent steps to prevent violent confrontation in Gaza, support for the return of the legitimate Palestinian Government and humanitarian assistance.

25 Sep 2018

Nickolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, reporting on UNSCR 2334

Restore hope that peace will come to the Middle East, UN negotiator urges Security Council

Negative humanitarian, security and political developments in Gaza outweigh any positive news concerning the search for peace in the Middle East, the United Nations negotiator for the process has said, urging the international community to help restore ho

20 Sep 2018