UNSCO News

The announcement on 14 January of the launch of Phase Two of President Trump's 20-point plan -- including the establishment of a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza and of the National Committee for…

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the Israeli authorities’ unlawful entry on 12 January 2026 into a United Nations property in occupied East Jerusalem, the UNRWA Jerusalem Health Centre, and the order of its temporary…

The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the Israeli authorities’ announcement to suspend the operations of several international non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territory. He calls for this…

The Secretary-General condemns the adoption by the Knesset on 29 December 2025 of amendments to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations. These amendments seek to further impede UNRWA’s ability to operate and carry out its mandated…

I strongly condemn today’s unauthorized entry into the United Nations Sheikh Jarrah compound held by UNRWA located in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli authorities. This compound remains United Nations premises and is…

Today’s dialogue on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory holds tragic relevance. Journalists in Gaza have been facing the same risks and realities as the people they cover –…

[As delivered by Mr. Earle Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet, on behalf of the Secretary-General]

The adoption of the resolution on Gaza by the Security Council is an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire, which the Secretary-General encourages all parties to abide by. It is essential now to translate the…

The Secretary-General welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice, which reaffirmed several fundamental obligations of Israel under international law. The Court emphasized that, as an…

The Secretary-General welcomes the continued implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, based on the proposal by US President Donald J. Trump, including the release of Israeli hostages, and Palestinian detainees . He commends…

I very much welcome the release of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. I am profoundly relieved that they have regained their freedom and will be soon reunited with their loved ones after the immense suffering they have…

This morning from Sharm El-Sheikh, the Secretary-General called Israeli President Isaac Herzog to welcome the release of the remaining live Israeli hostages from Gaza. The Secretary-General recalled the many meetings he had…