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"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. In the past few days alone, two Palestinians, including a…

I take note of the Palestinian leadership decision to postpone Legislative Council elections scheduled for May 22. I fully understand the disappointment of the many Palestinians who have so clearly expressed a desire to…

I am alarmed by the recent escalations in Jerusalem and around Gaza. Over the last 48 hours there was a spike of violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and the launching of rockets by militants in Gaza…

Mister President, Members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by wishing all Muslims of the world a blessed Ramadan. I brief you today as Palestinians and Israelis are immersed in consequential political and electoral…

“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…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I will devote this briefing to presenting his 17 th report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), covering the…

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…

Every year, on the 8 th 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”. Before COVID-19, participation of women globally…

Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Greetings to the young guests with us today, Oren and Malak, Your voices are important and what I will say to the Council now will illustrate that point. Significant…

Excellencies and distinguished delegates, Please allow me to thank the Norwegian Foreign Minister and the EU High Representative for organizing this meeting. Thank you to your team. Thank you also to the High Representative…

Large allocations of vaccines to cover priority groups are expected in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the next two months A newly published United Nations report describes 2020 as a year of setbacks for the…

“I welcome the recent meeting of the Palestinian national factions under the auspices of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting marks an important advancement towards the holding of elections and Palestinian national unity…