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Statement by United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, on the security situation in Israel and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
“I am deeply concerned about the trajectory of events over the past couple of weeks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that have resulted in many civilians killed and injured. Particularly worrying are the heightened…
Tor Wennesland (on screen), Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.(UN Photo - 25/04/2022)
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Security Council Briefing On The Situation In The Middle East, Including The Palestinian Question (As Delivered By UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by wishing all Muslims a blessed Ramadan. I also extend my best wishes to all Christians and Jews who celebrated Easter and Passover. When I briefed the…
UN report calls for more strategic approach to addressing Palestinian economic and fiscal situation
A newly published United Nations report highlights the urgency of adopting a more strategic approach to address the economic and fiscal crisis faced by the Palestinian Authority and Government. It urges a coordinated and…
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Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the advancement of new Israeli settlement plans
“I condemn today's decision by Israeli authorities to advance plans for over 4000 housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank. These include the retroactive approval of two illegal outposts and a park. Continued…
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 - (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021)
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UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me at the outset to acknowledge the killing of revered Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh as she covered events in Jenin on 11 May. Her death brought…
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Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on spiraling cycle of violence
“I am deeply concerned about the spiraling cycle of violence that has taken too many Palestinian and Israeli lives in recent weeks. As we approach 29 May, I call upon all sides to exercise maximum restraint and make wise…
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, briefs the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (UN Photo/Manuel Elias)
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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, The Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016) that you have already received covers the period between 19 March and 16 June…
Lynn Hastings (on screen), Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (UN Photo/Loey Felipe - 26 July 2022)
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Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (As delivered by Deputy Special Coordinator Lynn Hastings)
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to deliver this briefing on behalf of Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, covering the reporting period of 27 June – 21 July. While the specific developments of…
Special Coordinator Wennesland media Stakeout [UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe - 30 November 2021]
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Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the situation in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip
I am deeply concerned by the ongoing escalation between Palestinian militants and Israel, including the targeted killing today of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader inside Gaza. This takes place amidst mounting tensions…
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Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the situation in the Gaza Strip
United Nations has been intensively engaged and closely working with Egypt on mediating a restoration of calm. We underscore our commitment to do all we can towards ending the ongoing escalation, ensuring the safety and…
A view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. On the screen is Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. (27 June 2022 - UN Photo/Loey Felipe)
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Security Council Briefing (Emergency Session) on the Situation in the Middle East (As delivered by Special Coordinator Wennesland)
Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, The past days witnessed a deeply worrying escalation in the Gaza Strip between Israeli military forces and Palestinian armed groups, primarily the Palestinian Islamic Jihad…
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Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (As delivered by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland)
Mr. President, My last briefing took place just after Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad each independently declared a ceasefire, following three days of military escalation. I am pleased to update the Council that the…