"SETTLEMENT PLANNING"

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.

Informal comments to the media by Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations, on the situation in the country, following the Security Council, 8827th meeting.

Security Council presidential statement condemns announcement on further reopening in fenced-off Varosha area of Cyprus.

Informal comments to the media by Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations, on the situation in the country, following the Security Council's 8824th meeting.

One month into ‘fragile’ ceasefire in Gaza, maximum restraint remains crucial, Special Coordinator tells Security Council, citing new Israeli Government.

UN human rights office called on “Israel to immediately halt all forced evictions, including those in Sheikh Jarrah, and to cease any activity that would further contribute to a coercive environment and lead to a risk of forcible transfer.” UNTV CH

Informal comments to the media by Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations, on behalf of the current European Union Members of the Security Council (Estonia, France, Ireland) and former UN Security Council members (Belgium and Germany, as well as Norway and the United Kingdom), on the Middle East Peace Process.

Joint Press Statement read by Geraldine Byrne Nason, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations on behalf of the European Union members of the Security Council (Ireland, Estonia, and France) as well as the former European Union members of the Security Council (Belgium and Germany) following the virtual briefing of the Council on the situation in the Middle East, on Palestine.

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