Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory as the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal…
In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following: The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza. He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into…
New York, 17 May 2025 It is a tragic truth that violence and discrimination continue to be a part of everyday life for millions of LGBTIQ+ people around the world. They face an onslaught of hate speech, attacks, and…
Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank the French presidency for convening this ministerial-level meeting on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The region is undergoing fundamental shifts, marked by violence…
I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, the ensuing Israeli military operations…
Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the…
Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the…
The Secretary-General is shocked by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, in which a meaningful number of civilians have been killed. He strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to…
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the death of a United Nations Office for Project Services staff member, when two UN guesthouses in Deir al Balah were hit in strikes. Five other UN personnel…
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by Sunday's strike by Israeli forces on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, incapacitating the hospital in Gaza City and dealing a severe blow to an already devastated healthcare system in the Strip…