"TWO-STATE SOLUTION"

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

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

Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and President of the Security Council in October 2021, briefs the press on the programme of work for the month of October.

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.

"We need the full support of the Arab League" in efforts to find "a political solution in both Syria and Yemen," as well as in dealing with other crisis in Middle East, the Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney told reporters before chairing an informal interactive dialogue between the UN Security Council and the League of Arab States. UNIFEED

Resolutions concerning multidimensional impact of COVID-19 on African countries, pushing back session closing date, among texts adopted by General Assembly.

Security Council must not fail women, girls of Afghanistan, Elders warn.

Prioritizing Gaza reconstruction must not detract from broader international goal of ending Israeli occupation, deputy special coordinator tells Security Council.

Press Conference by Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France and President of the Security Council for the month of July, on the Council’s programme of work for the month.

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland urged all sides "to refrain from unilateral steps and provocations," and "take steps to reduce tensions” in Gaza, adding that “everyone must do their part to facilitate ongoing discussions to stabilize the situation on the ground and avoid another devastating escalation in Gaza.” UNIFEED