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Upcoming Israeli, Palestian elections could pave way to restoring legitimate political horizon in Middle East, top official tells Security Council.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed concern over the lack of progress in investigations into the widespread use of lethal force in Occupied Palestinian Territory, in 2018 and 2019. OHCHR

UN chief António Guterres today reiterated his call on the Government of Israel to “immediately halt all settlement activity, which is a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-State solution, and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace.” UNIFEED

Decree ordering long-awaited Palestinian elections ‘crucial step’ towards building democratic state, Special Middle East Coordinator tells Security Council.

Despite the success in lowering the overall number of active cases of COVID-19 in West Bank and Gaza, “the cost in lives and livelihoods remains high, particularly in the Gaza Strip,” the UN top official told the Security Council on Tuesday. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Top official on Middle East peace process spotlights continued violence, settlement activities in briefing to Security Council.

Speakers in Palestinian Rights Committee observe International Day of Solidarity, call for conference to advance peace process during 2021.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France to the UN, reads a statement on the Middle East on behalf of Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland and Norway.