News Focus: Middle East

Meetings by: UN Security Council

SC/10678 | 19 Jun 2012 – ASG Oscar Fernández-Taranco tells Security Council that an urgent need for parties to continue to pursue present efforts towards resumed dialogue and substantive negotiations

SC/10671 | 12 Jun 2012 – Security Council demands end to all actions undermining government in Yemen, expresses readiness to consider 'Article 41' measures if necessary

SC/10660 | 29 May 2012 – Political transition in Yemen ‘largely on track’, but those attempting to obstruct, sabotage process must be held to account, Special Adviser Jamal Benomar tells Security Council

SC/10659 | 29 May 2012 – Special Coordinator Robert Serry warns Security Council despite potential of 'quiet engagement' between Israelis, Palestinians, if opportunity missed, dangerous 'one-state' solution could result

SC/10651 | 16 May 2012 – Luis Moreno-Ocampo briefs Security Council that the Libyan Government stated desire to investigate and prosecute in domestic courts the case against son of former Libyan leader Qadhafi

SC/10644 | 10 May 2012 – UN Envoy Ian Martin tells Council that high expectations for quick progress in Libya strain political system, but given 'terrible legacy, transitional team should bepraised

SC/10620 | 23 Apr 2012 – USG for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe briefs Council, hopes exchange of letters can help advance Israeli-Palestinian dialogue

SC/10596 | 29 Mar 2012 – Security Council welcomes ongoing political transition in Yemen, but voices strong concern about intensified terrorist attacks

SC/10503 | 22 Dec 2011 – Special Envoy Ian Martin outlines support for new Libyan authorities facing pressing priorities in service delivery, security reform, institution building

SC/10498 | 21 Dec 2011 – Security Council extends mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for further six months

SC/10497 | 20 Dec 2011 – ASG for Political Affairs, Oscar Fernandez-Taranco,

SC/10469 | 2 Dec 2011 – Security Council extends authorization for UN Support Mission in Libya until 16 March, expands its mandated tasks

SC/10453 | 21 Nov 2011 – Special Coordinator Robert Serry tells Security Council viability of Palestinian Authority and two-State solution in jeopardy

SC/10429 | 31 Oct 2011 – Security Council acts to stem arms proliferation from Libya

SC/10424 | 27 Oct 2011 – Security Council ends authorization under which NATO conducted air campaign to protect civilians

SC/10422 | 26 Oct 2011 – Special Envoy Ian Martin reports to Security Council that post-Qadhafi Libya needs 'focused, measured' international support

SC/10420 | 24 Oct 2011 – Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange offers hope of easing long-standing impasse UN Political Affairs chief tells Security Council

SC/10418 | 21 Oct 2011 – Security Council condemns human rights violations by Yemeni authorities, abuses by other actors, following months of political strife

SC/10397 | 28 Sep 2011 – Security Council refers Palestinian application for UN membership to its Committee on Admission of New Members

SC/10396 | 27 Sep 2011 – Palestinians, Israelis remain far apart USG B. Lynn Pascoe tells Security Council while noting existence of 'building blocks' for more effective talks

SC/10395 | 26 Sep 2011 – USG B. Lynn Pascoe expresses confidence to Security Council that Libyan authorities can overcome multiple challenges with new UN Mission's assistance

SC/10389 | 16 Sep 2011 – Security Council decides to establish a support mission in Libya

SC/10374 | 30 Aug 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spells out tasks to Security Council for UN in Libya as fighting winds down amid efforts to meet humanitarian needs

SC/10373 | 30 Aug 2011 – Security Council extends mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for one year until 31 August 2012

SC/10352 | 3 Aug 2011 – Security Council condemns Syrian authorities for 'widespread violations of human rights, use of force against civilians'

SC/10346 | 28 Jul 2011 – USG B. Lynn Pascoe tells Security Council that Libyan conflict had basically stalled behind posturing by both sides, and ceasefire tied to transitional arrangements was still the only sustainable political solution

SC/10340 | 26 Jul 2011 – Special Coordinator Robert Serry tells Council viability of two-state solution at risk without credible way out of deadlock in Israeli-Palestinian peace process

SC/10305 | 30 Jun 2011 – Security Council renews mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force, charged with supervising the ceasefire since 1974

SC/10280 | 15 Jun 2011 – Foreign Minister Hamady Ould Hamady of Mauritania briefs Security Council on resolving Libyan conflict

SC/10266 | 31 May 2011 – Protection of civilians, securing commitment for negotiations and plan for post-conflict peacebuilding key priorities for UN in Libya, Political Affairs chief tells Security Council

SC/10261 | 19 May 2011 – Israeli-Palestinian conflict not immune to changes sweeping Arab world Special Envoy Robert Serry tells Security Council

SC/10244 | 9 May 2011 – USG Valerie Amos presses for temporary end to hostilities to allow civilians to leave and international relief workers to deliver vital humanitarian aid

SC/10241 | 4 May 2011 – Chief ICC Prosecutor tells Security Council he willseek arrest warrants against three Libyans who appeared to bear "the greatest criminal responsibility"

SC/10240 | 3 May 2011 – Special envoy Abdul Ilah al-Khatib tells Security Council Libyan authorities, opposition forces "ready and willing" to implement ceasefire but on different terms

SC/10230 | 21 Apr 2011 – Stalemate in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations persists, bold and decisive steps needed to resolve conflict USG B. Lynn Pascoe tesll Security Council

SC/10217 | 4 Apr 2011 – While difficult to know how long resolving Libya conflict might take, responsibility for finding solution lay with Libyan people themselves, Special Envoy Abdul Ilah al-Khatib tells Council

SC/10214 | 28 Mar 2011 – Committee established to monitor sanctions imposed on Libya now "fully operational" Chairman José Filipe Moraes Cabral tells Security Council

SC/10210 | 24 Mar 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tells Security Council international community must "continue to act with speed and decision" to save civilian lives

SC/10204 | 22 Mar 2011 – ASG Oscar Fernandez-Taranco tells Security Council international community must make "decisive" effort to ease tensions, bring parties back to negotiating table

SC/10200 | 17 Mar 2011 – Security Council approves 'No-Fly Zone' over Libya, authorizing 'All Necessary Measures' to protect civilians, by vote of 10 in favour with 5 abstentions

SC/10187 | 26 Feb 2011 – Security Council imposes tough measures on Libyan regime in wake of crackdown on protesters

SC/10185 | 25 Feb 2011 – Fundamental issues of peace, security at stake, Secretary-General warns as he briefs Security Council on situation in Libya

SC/10182 | 24 Feb 2011 – Special Envoy Robert Serry paints stark contrast between deadlocked Israeli-Palestinian peace process, dramatic changes in region

SC/10157 | 19 Feb 2011 – Middle East peace talks still deadlocked despite international efforts as accord on final-status issues remains elusive, Security Council told

SC/10178 | 18 Feb 2011 – Security Council fails to adopt text demanding that Israel halt settlement activity as Permanent Member casts negative vote

SC/10157 | 19 Jan 2011 – USG for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, tells Council peace talks still deadlocked despite international efforts as accord on final-status issues remain elusive

SC/10140 | 22 Dec 2010 – Security Council renews mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for sixth months until 30 June 2011

SC/10115 | 14 Dec 2010 – Israeli and Palestinian leaders should focus urgently on essential elements of "negotiated two-State endgame" Special Envoy Robert Serry tells Security Council

SC/10093 | 23 Nov 2010 – B. Lynn Pascoe, in Monthly Briefing, Says Diplomatic Impasse Over Settlement Construction since End of 26 September Moratorium 'Worrying'

SC/10059 | 18 Oct 2010 – Delegates Call for Halt in Building New Settlements; Israel, Replying, Says Issue Awaits Final Status Outcome

SC/10034 | 17 Sep 2010 – Special Coordinator for Middle East stresses magnitude of opportunity for talks, risks of failure, urges collective support

SC/10017 | 30 Aug 2010 – Security Council extends mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for one year

SC/10009 | 17 Aug 2010 – Efforts to Promote Direct Negotiations between Israel, Palestinians Nearing ‘Turning Point’, ASG for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco Tells Security Council

SC/9990 | 21 Jul 2010 – USG B. Lynn Pascoe calls on Israel, Palestinians to remove obstacles blocking direct negotiations for lasting settlement of conflict

SC/9971 | 30 Jun 2010 – Security Council renews mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which supervises the ceasefire between Israel and Syria since 1974

SC/9954 | 15 Jun 2010 – Special Coordinator, Robert Serry, tells Council Gaza crisis must be turned into an opportunity for real "change on the ground"

SC/9940 | 31 May 2010 – Security Council condemns acts resulting in civilians deaths during Israeli operation against Gaza-bound aid convoy, calls for investigation

SC/9929 | 18 May 2010 – Special Coordinator Robert Serry tells Council 'powerful elements' will try to delay progress of new Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks

SC/9906 | 14 Apr 2010 – USG B. Lynn Pascoe tells Council situation on ground remains fragile, a crisis of confidence between parties has so far prevented resumption of talks

SC/9891 | 24 Mar 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs Council, call for end to creation of 'negative facts', regional approach to peace efforts crucial

SC/9864 | 18 Feb 2010 – USG B. Lynn Pascoe urges sides to embrace recent proposal to begin indirect talks mediated by the United States

SC/9854 | 27 Jan 2010 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9826 | 17 Dec 2009 – Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process calls on parties to ensure calm, fulfil Road Map obligations

SC/9817 | 16 Dec 2009 – Security Council renews mandate of UNDOF until 30 June 2010

SC/9796 | 24 Nov 2009 – Haile Menkerios, ASG for Political Affairs, tells Security Council lack of polictical progress has created vacuum for violence

SC/9767 | 14 Oct 2009 – Parties Trying to Undermine Political Progress in Middle East Must Not Be Allowed to Set Agenda USG B. Lynn Pascoe tells Security Council

SC/9743 | 17 Sep 2009 – Robert Serry, UNSpecial Coordinator, tells Security Council upcoming Quartet meeting offers'important opportunity' to lay basis for progress towards a durable peace

SC/9737 | 27 Aug 2009 – Security Council extends mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon for one more year

SC/9732 | 19 Aug 2009 – Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Oscar Fernadez-Taranco, briefs Security Council

SC/9732 | 19 Aug 2009 – ASG Oscar Fernadez-Taranco tells Security Council over the past month, several important developments on the ground, continued efforts to create conditions for "prompt resumption and early conclusion of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations"

SC/9717 | 27 Jul 2009 – Speakers in Security Council debate, welcome new international push to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, although concern over the lack of movement since the adoption of resolution 1860 (2009)

SC/9691 | 23 Jun 2009 – Robert Perry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East peace process, says world community needs both Israeli and Palestinian Governments clearly committed to a two-State solution achieved peacefully through negotiations

SC/9689 | 23 Jun 2009 – Security Council renews mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), for the six months ending December 2009

SC/9655 | 11 May 2009 – Security Council Ministerial Meeting endorses two-state solution as basis for dnding conflict

SC/9653 | 7 May 2009 – Terje Roed-Larsen tells Security Council thanks to agreement between Lebanese political leaders brokered by the Emir of Qatar, the country’s domestic, political and security situation "has improved markedly"

SC/9638 | 20 Apr 2009 – For the sake of the people of the region there must be peace and not simply further process", USG for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, tells Council

SC/9626 | 25 Mar 2009 – USG for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, tells Security Council little progress made towards rebuilding Gaza after Iraeli invasion

SC/9597 | 18 Feb 2009 – Despite daunting challenges in the Middle East, peace could and must prevail says the Secretary-General's representative, Robert H. Serry

SC/9585 | 27 Jan 2009 – Karen AbuZayd, UNRWA Commissioner-General tells Security Council she had been deeply saddened by what appeared to be the systematic destruction of schools, homes, factories, shops and farms…

SC/9578 | 21 Jan 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the Security Council following his visit to the region

SC/9567 | 8 Jan 2009 – Security Council stresses urgency of and calls for "immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire, leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza"

SC/9565 | 7 Jan 2009 – Delegations warns that the upsurge in violence threatens hopes for future Israeli-Palestinian peace and exacerbates an already dire humanitarian situation in the densely populated territory

SC/9563 | 6 Jan 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for immediate ceasefire, durable and respected by all sides, says "we must move from debate to action, and must do so immediately"

SC/9560 | 31 Dec 2008 – Conflict must end once and for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says during emergency Security Council meeting on escalating situation in Gaza, southern Israel

SC/9214 | 21 Dec 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9200 | 14 Dec 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9197 | 12 Dec 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9195 | 11 Dec 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9187 | 5 Dec 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9184 | 30 Nov 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9155 | 24 Oct 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9124 | 20 Sep 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9125 | 20 Sep 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9108 | 29 Aug 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9102 | 24 Aug 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9091 | 3 Aug 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9085 | 25 Jul 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9082 | 19 Jul 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9059 | 25 Jun 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9053 | 20 Jun 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9050 | 20 Jun 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9043 | 13 Jun 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9029 | 30 May 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/9025 | 24 May 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9004 | 25 Apr 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/9002 | 17 Apr 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/8982 | 27 Mar 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/8973 | 21 Mar 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/8969 | 14 Mar 2007 – Middle East situation, including the Palestinian question

SC/8953 | 13 Feb 2007 – Middle East situation

SC/8943 | 25 Jan 2007 – WORLD COMMUNITY CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER YEAR LIKE 2006 IN MIDDLE EAST, SAYS UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL, BRIEFING SECURITY COUNCIL

SC/8896 | 12 Dec 2006 – TENSIONS IN MIDDLE EAST ‘NEAR THE BREAKING POINT’, SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL

SC/10403 | 4 Oct 2001 – Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution condemning Syria’s crackdown on anti-government protestors

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