KOFI ANNAN & THE MIDDLE EAST


December 2005
Annan deplores rocket attack from Lebanon into Israel
28 December, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Israelis and Palestinians should accelerate peace efforts, Annan says
13 December, New York | Text of statement | News story |
November 2005
Marking Palestinian solidarity day, Annan calls for renewed action toward peace
29 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan briefs Security Council on recent Middle East trip
23 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Barrier, settlements and security challenge two-State Israeli-Palestinian solution
21 November, New York | Report | News story |
Annan calls for increased aid to organization that assists Palestinian refugees
16 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
New Rafah border crossing can build Israeli-Palestinian confidence
15 November, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan meets with leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Middle East issues
9 November, Jeddah | Text of statement | News story |
October 2005
Annan condemns terror bombing in Israel, calls for end to all violence
26 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
After Arab League criticism, Annan voices full confidence in Middle East envoy
20 October, New York | Text of statement | News story |
September 2005
Annan urges Palestinian factions to stop showing arms, says both sides must observe law
24 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Middle East Quartet praises Sharon, Palestinians on Gaza disengagement
20 September, New York | Press remarks | News story |
Annan commends Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
12 September, New York | Text of statement | News story |
August 2005
Annan commends Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
18 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Secretary-General closely following Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
15 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan condemns Israeli bus killings in Arab town as a 'terrorist act'
5 August, New York | Text of statement | News story |
July 2005
Annan hails political transition in Lebanon, pledges UN support
30 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
With Middle East violence rising, Annan calls for efforts to negotiate settlement
16 July, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Secretary-General hails civil society participation in search for Middle East peace
12 July, Paris | Text of statement | News story |
June 2005
Secretary-General welcomes Jerusalem summit between Sharon and Abbas
21 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Global partners and responsible media can enhance Mid-East peace process – Annan
13 June, New York | Text of statement | News story |
May 2005
Quartet reaffirms commitment to two-state Middle East solution, Annan says
9 May, New York | Press remarks | News story |
April 2005
Annan welcomes appointment of outgoing World Bank chief as Quartet envoy for Gaza pullout
13 April, New York | Text of statement | News story |
March 2005
Annan ends Middle East trip encouraged by Israeli-Palestinian peace moves
16 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
UN has sacred duty to fight hatred, Annan says at Jerusalem holocaust memorial
15 March, New York | Text of statement | Press remarks | News story |
Annan meets Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem as Middle East tour begins
13 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan vows to work to turn dream of Middle East peace into reality
8 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Citing ‘promise and potential,' Annan pledges support for Middle East peace moves
1 March, New York | Text of statement | News story |
February 2005
Secretary-General condemns suicide attack in Tel Aviv
25 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan hopes to see start of Syrian troop withdrawal from Lebanon by April
15 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan, Security Council condemn 'brutal murder' of former Lebanese Premier Hariri
14 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan welcomes Israeli and Palestinian statements on stopping violence
8 February, New York | Text of statement | News story |
International community must help Israel, Palestinians seal peace – Annan
7 February, New York | Text of statement | News story | Video |
January 2005
After renewed violence, Annan vows to get Middle East peace plan back on track
17 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan says Palestinians should support new leadership to achieve statehood
15 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan condemns deadly Palestinian terror attack at Gaza crossing
14 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Hailing new Palestinian president, Annan looks forward to independent state
10 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |
Annan calls on Israelis and Palestinians to observe international obligations
4 January, New York | Text of statement | News story |

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