- Secretary-General
In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians, including United Nations personnel, with no humanitarian aid being allowed to enter the Strip since early March…
United Nations Peace Operations
Peacekeeping Operations, Special Political Missions and Support Offices
Secretary-General
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the human toll of the intensified hostilities in Gaza. He condemns the reported killing of over a thousand people, including women and children, since the collapse of the ceasefire…
- Secretary-General
More than an entire month has passed without a drop of aid into Gaza. No food. No fuel. No medicine. No commercial supplies. As aid has dried up, the floodgates of horror have re-opened. Gaza is a killing field – and…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met with H.E. General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon. They discussed the latest developments in Lebanon, the situation in the region and the importance of the full implementation of…
- Secretary-General
New York, 28 February 2025 I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy and generosity. It is an opportunity to reconnect…
- Secretary-General
New York, 28 February 2025 I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy and generosity. It is an opportunity to reconnect…
- The UN in Lebanon
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Rafik Hariri International Airport, Beirut, on 14 February, in which several peacekeepers were injured by a group of protestors on the main road to…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General welcomes the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The United Nations looks forward to working in close partnership with the new government on its priorities…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Secretary-General
Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank the presidency of Algeria for convening this briefing. The Middle East is in a period of profound transformation – rife with uncertainty, but also possibility. It is clear the region is…
- Secretary-General
I am concluding a very meaningful and productive visit to Lebanon. I have been profoundly moved by all I saw and heard. Throughout my time here, I have sensed an atmosphere of opportunity. After one of the most difficult…