HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING
BY MARIE OKABE
ASSOCIATE SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF THE UNITED NATIONS
UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK
Monday, November 17, 2003
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SECURITY COUNCIL TO HOLD CONSULTATIONS ON THE MIDDLE EAST
- At 3 p.m. today, the Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on the Middle East.
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UN ENVOY CALLS ON ISRAEL TO CEASE AIR VIOLATIONS OF LEBANON
- Today the Secretary-General’s Personal Representative for southern Lebanon, Staffan di Mistura, reiterated his call on the Israeli authorities to cease air violations.
- Sunday, nine Israeli air violations, involving 11 aircraft, were recorded. Reports indicated that these aircraft flew over areas throughout southern and eastern Lebanon, breaking the sound barrier. In southern Lebanon, 13 rounds of anti-aircraft fire were recorded.
- He has on a number of times pointed to the potential for escalation as a result of these air violations and the ensuing anti-aircraft fire on the Lebanese side.
- He reminds all parties of their obligation to refrain from all violations of the Blue Line in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.
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Document Type: Highlights of the Noon Briefing
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations News Service
Subject: Middle East situation, Situation in Lebanon
Publication Date: 18/11/2003
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations News Service
Subject: Middle East situation, Situation in Lebanon
Publication Date: 18/11/2003