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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Lebanon

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. He hopes that this agreement can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.

27 Nov 2024

Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

26 November 2024

26 Nov 2024

UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel

24 November 2024

24 Nov 2024

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon briefs Security Council

19 November 2024

19 Nov 2024

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Middle East

Following the attacks overnight by the Israeli Defense Forces on targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the continued escalation in the Middle East. All acts of escalation are condemnable and must stop.

28 Oct 2024

UN Special Coordinator continues local and international political engagements, advocating for an urgent ceasefire and an opening for diplomatic efforts

Amid mounting devastation and humanitarian needs arising from the conflict between Hizbullah and Israel, United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held meetings with local and international (political) actors as part of her diplomatic ef

28 Oct 2024

Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

With each day that passes, the deadly cycle of violence in Lebanon expands, leaving ever more devastation and suffering in its wake.

25 Oct 2024

Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

Today, Israeli airstrikes hit the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, yet again. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has confirmed that five people have been killed in the attack, though this number may rise as rubble is cleared.

16 Oct 2024

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Against the backdrop of the ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon and despite attacks that have hit United Nations positions, injuring a number of peacekeepers in the past several days, UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in all positions and the UN flag continues to fly.

14 Oct 2024

Special Coordinator highlights urgent need for ceasefire, visits displacement shelters in Beirut

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, this week visited shelters housing persons displaced from southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut following the sharp escalation of the conflict between Israel

11 Oct 2024

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