"TOR WENNESLAND"

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said the international community should have “no illusions about the current state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” adding that there has been “no progress towards realizing a two-state solution.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

‘We can no longer lurch from crisis to crisis’ in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Special Coordinator warns Security Council, urges parallel steps by all parties.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Presenting the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said he was “deeply concerned by the continued demolitions and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures” and urged Israel “to cease demolitions and evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law.” UNIFEED

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.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General 

"I am concerned by the continued tragic loss of life and serious injuries in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland told the Security Council on Monday, calling on Israel to “fulfills its obligation to protect Palestinian civilians from violence, including by Israeli settlers.” UNIFEED

Security Council Renews Mali sanctions, panel of experts monitoring implementation, unanimously adopting resolution 2590 (2021). Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for one year, unanimously adopting resolution 2591 (2021). Unanimously adopting Resolution 2592 (2021), Security Council extends Somalia mission mandate until 31 May, requests stronger presence as security situation allows.

Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General. Guest: President of Estonia Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid on her new role as Global Advocate for Every Woman Every Child.