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The bridge to peace must be wide enough to accommodate all who have a legitimate stake in the process, long enough to span the enormous gulf of mistrust that separates the parties, and strong enough to withstand the efforts that will inevitably be made to sabotage it.

Kofi Annan in address to Security Council, 21 September 2006

December 2006
Concerned at internal violence in Gaza, Annan urges Palestinians to foster unity
15 December, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Israeli-Palestinian mistrust must be overcome, Annan says
15 December, New York | Text of statement | News story |
November 2006
Annan welcomes mutual ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
27 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan, UN officials voice ‘shock and dismay' at deadly Israeli shelling of Gaza civilians
8 November, New York | Text of statement | Press remarks | News story |
Annan ‘deeply concerned' at escalating violence in Gaza
3 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
October 2006
Road Map remains best method of achieving peace in Middle East, says Annan
13 October, New York | Report | News story |
September 2006
Security Council and others must rise to their ‘responsibilities' in the Middle East: Annan
21 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Quartet to meet next week to discuss latest Palestinian situation – Annan
13 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Israel-Hizbollah war showed need for a wider Middle East accord: Annan
13 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Urging end to killings in Gaza, Annan says both sides must work for peace
7 September, Geneva | Text of statement | News story |
Israel's move to lift its blockade of Lebanon will speed up the Lebanese recovery: Annan
6 September, Madrid | Text of statement | News story |
Annan to appoint ‘facilitator' in Israeli-Lebanese prisoner release; awaits blockade news
5 September, Alexandria | Text of statement | News story |
Middle East countries supportive of Security Council Lebanon resolution, Annan says
4 September, Doha | Text of statement | News story |
UN, Lebanese troops deployed by mid-September should allow Israeli pullout – Annan
4 September, Jeddah | Text of statement | News story |
Syria agrees to help enforce arms embargo on its border with Lebanon, says Annan
1 September, Damascus | Text of statement | News story |
August 2006
Annan says Israeli blockade of Lebanon must not be a ‘collective punishment'
31 August, Jordan | Text of statement | News story |
Meeting Olmert, Annan renews call for lifting of Israeli blockade against Lebanon
30 August, Jerusalem | Text of statement | News story |
Annan expresses support for Palestinian unity government on trip to West Bank
30 August, Ramallah | Text of statement | News story |
UN hopes to soon double its troops in Lebanon, Annan says
29 August, Jerusalem | Text of statement | News story |
Visiting UN Force in southern Lebanon, Annan urges all sides to respect ceasefire
29 August, Naqoura | Text of statement | News story |
In Beirut, Annan meets with Lebanese Prime Minister, Parliament speaker
28 August, Beirut | Text of statement | News story |
Europe has agreed to provide ‘backbone' of strengthened UN force in Lebanon: Annan
25 August, Brussels | Text of statement | News story |
Annan welcomes signs that Middle East cessation of hostilities seems to be holding
14 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Middle East: Cessation of hostilities will begin on Monday, Annan announces
12 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan praises Middle East resolution as key step on road to lasting ceasefire
11 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Decrying civilian deaths in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Annan urges parties to talk
9 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
July 2006
Annan urges Security Council to condemn Israeli attack, demand cessation of hostilities
30 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan mourns 4 UN observers who died in southern Lebanon
30 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls for political framework, economic aid in Lebanon
26 July, Rome| Text of statement | News story |
Annan proposes joint UN-Israeli inquiry into Lebanon peacekeeper deaths
26 July, Rome | Text of statement | News story |
Annan shocked by Coordinated Israeli attack on United Nations Observer Post in Lebanon
25 July, Rome | Text of statement | News story |
Annan proposes package of actions to staunch bloodshed in Lebanon
20 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan condemns Hizbollah attack, calls for immediate release of Israeli soldiers
12 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan appeals for urgent action to alleviate plight of civilians in Gaza
8 July, Berlin | Text of statement | News story |
As Gaza situation continues to deteriorate, Annan appeals once again for restraint
7 July, Berlin | Text of statement | News story |
Middle East ‘could be explosive,' Annan warns, urging parties to avert escalation
5 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Reacting to events in Gaza, Annan says Palestinian institutions must be maintained
2 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
June 2006
Annan calls on both Palestinians and Israelis to take measures to defuse crisis
29 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Secretary-General calls for ‘maximum restraint' in Israeli-Palestinian flare-up
28 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
In contacts with Middle East leaders, Annan urges restraint
27 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls for immediate release of Israeli soldier taken hostage by Palestinians
26 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan ‘deeply deplores' Israel's killing of three children in Gaza
21 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan ‘shocked and saddened' at deaths from Israeli missile attack in Gaza
13 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan urges full investigation of killings in Gaza
9 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
May 2006
B'nai B'rith has role in promoting solution to Middle East conflict – Annan
23 May, New York | Text of statement | News story |
At UN session, Middle East diplomatic Quartet endorses direct aid to Palestinians
9 May, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan bids appreciative farewell to Gaza disengagement diplomat
2 May, New York | Text of statement | News story |
April 2006
UN aid to Palestinians likely to increase, but Authority plays crucial role: Annan
26 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Condemning attack, Annan calls on Palestinian Government to reject terrorism
17 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
March 2006
Annan congratulates Israel's Acting Prime Minister on election win
29 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
February 2006
Annan says recent elections show yearning for effective government
9 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Middle East parties must avoid escalation of violence, Annan says
7 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
January 2006
Annan congratulates Palestinian people on peaceful and orderly elections
26 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan urges Palestinians to vote in upcoming elections
21 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Saddened at latest terror attack in Israel, Annan says it must not derail peace efforts
19 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan wishes Israeli Prime Minister Sharon a speedy recovery
5 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Palestinian Authority must prosecute attackers who hit UN facility in Gaza
1 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |

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