oPt: Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process - Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (21 May 2026)

Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Please refer to the attached file. As Delivered Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I would first like to acknowledge the presence of High Representative Mladenov, and thank him for his tireless efforts to advance the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in Gaza. As I brief you today, the situation across the Occupied Palestinian Territory is increasingly precarious. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, settlement expansion, settler-related violence, and incitement continue to drive tensions. In Gaza, delays in the implementation of UNSCR 2803, alongside daily violence and a continuing humanitarian crisis, have replaced the early momentum following the ceasefire. As talks on advancing to Phase II of the ceasefire continue, calls are emerging in some circles for a resumption of hostilities. This would have disastrous consequences for the population of Gaza. Let me be clear: the people of Gaza cannot take more war. This scenario must be avoided at all costs. The implementation of Resolution 2803 cannot wait. All elements of the Comprehensive Plan are interconnected and must be implemented in full. These include the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, Israeli withdrawal, and deployment of the International Stabilization Force. The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) must be enabled to take up its transitional responsibilities in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. Mr. President, As diplomatic efforts continue, people’s lived reality in Gaza is marked by deep uncertainty. Israeli strikes continue on a nearly daily basis, killing dozens during the reporting period, alongside armed activity by Hamas and other Pa...

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