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Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process's remarks at the Security Council on the Report of the Secretary-General on the Implementation of UNSCR 2334 [as delivered]

New York, UN Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mister President, Excellencies, Today’s briefing is devoted to the thirty-ninth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). It covers the period from 13 June to 18 September. Security Council resolution 2334 (2016) calls on Israel to “immediately and…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors meet as West Bank tensions rise, Gaza plan stalls

Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors meet as West Bank tensions rise, Gaza plan stalls

The Security Council met Monday morning with prospects for peace in the Middle East under strain on two fronts. In the West Bank, settler violence and settlement expansion are raising fears for a two-State solution. In Gaza, a year-old peace plan has stalled while civilian suffering continues. The meeting comes as the plan’s remaining phases, including Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s full withdrawal, remain unimplemented, and as the illegality of settlements under international law remains a key point of contention.

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.