"MAHMOUD ABBAS"

The United Nation’s Middle East envoy, Tor Wennesland, told the Security Council that without a “realistic prospect” of an end to Israeli occupation and the realization of a two-State solution, “it is only a matter of time before we face an irreversible, dangerous collapse and widespread instability.” UNIFEED

Without prospect of end to occupation, Middle East region faces irreversible, dangerous collapse, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

Without prospect of end to occupation, Middle East region faces irreversible, dangerous collapse, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

Security Council renews for 12 months authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo, unanimously adopting resolution 2598 (2021). Re-energized international efforts needed to end occupation of Palestinian Territory, attain two-state solution, Special Envoy tells Security Council.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gave Israel “one year to withdraw from the Palestinian territory it occupied in 1967, including East Jerusalem,” and asked, “If this is not achieved, why maintain recognition of Israel” based on those borders? UNIFEED

Amid resurgent COVID-19, Palestinian expectations high ahead of long-awaited elections, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

Middle East Coordinator encouraged by steady advance towards holding Palestinian elections, urges parties continue dialogue, in briefing to Security Council.

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.