KOFI ANNAN & THE MIDDLE EAST


November 2004
Annan voices hope for Israeli-Palestinian movement in Middle East peace process
23 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan, UN bodies pay tribute to Arafat, pledging support for a Palestinian State
11 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Disturbed by deaths of Palestinian children, Annan stresses need to protect civilians
1 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
October 2004
Secretary-General congratulates Israel's Sharon on vote in favour of Gaza pullout
27 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan laments ongoing violence in Gaza as another girl is hit by Israeli gunfire
12 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan deplores bomb attacks in Egypt
08 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Citing civilian casualties, Annan calls on Israel to stop incursions in Gaza Strip(Statement attributable to Spokesman)
04 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
September 2004
As Middle East violence mounts, Annan urges both sides to renew search for peace(Statement attributable to Spokesman)
30 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Reacting to recent deaths, Annan asks Israel to ensure Palestinian civilians' safety(Statement attributable to Spokesman)
28 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan strongly condemns 'heinous' suicide bombing in Jerusalem
22 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls on Israel, Palestinians to promptly implement Road Map peace plan
13 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
August 2004
Annan condemns Palestinian attack in Israel, calls for end to 'heinous crimes'
31 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls on Israel to cease West Bank settlement expansion(Statement attributable to Spokesman)
24 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
July 2004
Palestinian Authority should tackle crisis through reform, Annan says
21 July, New York | Text of statement | News story | Video |
Palestinian Authority, facing crisis, must undertake reform, Annan says
19 July, New York | Text of statement | News story | Video |
Annan backs UN Middle East envoy in urging peace talks
14 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan 'strongly condemns' terror attack in Tel-Aviv (Statement attributable to Spokesman)
11 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
June 2004
Annan appeals to Israelis and Palestinians to fulfil Road Map obligations
30 June, Cape Town, South Africa | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls for focus on majorities for peace among Palestinians and Israelis
16 June, Beijing, China | Text of statement | News story |
May 2004
Annan strongly condemns killing of Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza
19 May, New York | Text of statement | Press remarks | News story |
Annan calls on Israel to halt destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza
17 May, New York | Text of statement | Press remarks | News story |
Annan, UN rights chief voice dismay at latest violence in Gaza
14 May, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan 'disturbed' by latest cycle of deadly violence in Gaza
11 May, New York | Text of statement | News story |
April 2004
Annan voices alarm at deadly consequences of Israeli incursion into Gaza
22 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan condemns Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Abdelaziz Rantissi
18 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan hopeful Israeli withdrawal from Gaza sparks renewal of Road Map peace plan
15 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
March 2004
Annan strongly condemns Israeli assassination of Hamas leader (Statement attributable to Spokesman)
22 March, New York | Text of statement | Press remarks | News story |
Annan condemns double suicide bombing in Israeli port
15 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan urges Middle East parties to implement Road Map
12 March, New York | Text of statement | News story | Video |
February 2004
Annan condemns suicide bombing in Jerusalemn (Statement attributable to the Spokesman)
23 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan deplores loss of life during Israeli military incursions (Statement attributable to Spokesman)
12 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan hopes Sharon’s decision on Gaza pullout offers new dynamic to peace efforts
4 February, New York | News story | Video |
January 2004
Condemning bloodshed, Annan implores Israelis and Palestinians to pursue peace
29 January, Brussels | Text of statement | News story |
Annan, European officials agree on need to re-energize Middle East peace process
28 January, Brussels | Press remarks | News story |
Middle East peace, Iraq and AIDS focus of Annan's talks with leaders in Davos
23 January, Davos | Press remarks | News story |

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