We need to get the parties to pull away from the brink: Annan
Resumption of Middle East peace talks welcomed by Secretary-General
19 December
Security Council fails to adopt draft on UN force in occupied Palestinian territories 19 December
Head of UN human rights body names inquiry panel Middle East violence
19 December
In Lebanon, UN envoy says all sides must cooperate for peace to succeed
11 December
Annan appoints new Personal Representative to Southern Lebanon
7 December
Head of UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees makes urgent plea for funds
6 December
New UN report documents dire economic crisis facing Palestinians
5 December
Donors pledge $38.5 million to projects for Palestine refugees in Near East
4 December
General Assembly adopt six resolutions on Palestine question, Middle East
1 December
Strong support for Palestinian people voiced, as UN marks Day of Solidarity
29 November
Security Council briefed on possible international force for Palestinians territories 28 November
Annan meets members of fact-finding committee on Middle East violence 27 November
Annan set to brief committee of fact-finding on Middle East violence 22 November
Annan appeals to Israel and Palestinian Authority to halt violence 21 November
Annan meets with Israeli, Palestinian officials on proposed deployment 20 November
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In London, Annan and Barak meet to discuss ending Middle East violence 14 November
Annan says new committee of fact-finding can contribute to Middle East peace 7 November
Attacks by peace foes must not block efforts to resume Middle East talks: Annan 2 November
Annan increasingly concerned at ongoing Middle East violence 31 October
Annan tells General Assembly it can make "real difference" on Middle East 20 October
Security Council briefed by Secretary-General on Sharm El-Sheikh agreements 20 October
UN body votes to send human rights experts to occupied Palestinian territories 20 October
Secretary-General renews call for restraint to calm Middle East tensions 19 October
Relieved at Middle East summit outcome, Annan says "we must move forward" 17 October
Annan attends Middle East summit amid mood of "grim determination" 16 October
In Egypt, Annan says failure is not an option for Middle East summit 16 October
Annan says there is a "general readiness" to convene Middle East summit 13 October
In wake of new attacks, Annan rushes back to Israel and Gaza, calls for restraint 12 October
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| Kofi Annan meets with Prime Minister Barak |
In Middle East, Annan works to build support for formula to reduce tension 11 October
Secretary-General remains hopeful after talks with Arafat, Barak 10 October
Arriving in Tel Aviv, Annan says bloodshed must stop, peace talks begin 9 October
SECRETARY-GENERAL KOFI ANNAN'S COMMENTS ON THE SITUATION
Photos from the Secretary-General's mission
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTION:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEMANDS END TO VIOLENCE IN OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY;
URGES ACTION TO IMPLEMENT SHARM EL-SHEIKH ACCORD: 20 October 2000
SPEAKERS CALL FOR SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE EFFORTS, IN ASSEMBLY SPECIAL
EMERGENCY SESSION: 18 October 2000
SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Security Council to meet with both sides in Middle East crisis 8 November SECURITY COUNCIL DEPLORES 28 SEPTEMBER PROVOCATION IN JERUSALEM, ADOPTING RESOLUTION 1322 (2000): 7 October 2000
SECURITY COUNCIL CONCLUDES DEBATE ON SITUATION IN MIDDLE EAST, INCLUDING QUESTION OF PALESTINE: 5 October 2000
SPEAKERS CONDEMN ONGOING VIOLENCE IN MIDDLE EAST, IN RESUMED SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING: 4 October 2000
SECURITY COUNCIL TAKES UP SITUATION IN MIDDLE EAST: 3 October 2000