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Statement by the Secretary-General on latest attacks in the Middle East

I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict, with escalation after escalation.

This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.

01 Oct 2024

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

The Secretary-General is extremely concerned with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon.

He appeals for an immediate ceasefire. An all-out war must be avoided in Lebanon at all costs, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon must be respected.

01 Oct 2024

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

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the dramatic escalation of events in Beirut in the last 24 hours.

28 Sep 2024

Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon

Madam President, Excellencies,

Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon.

As I told the General Assembly yesterday, we should all be alarmed by the escalation.

Lebanon is at the brink.

Of course, the Blue Line has seen tensions for years.

25 Sep 2024

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the situation in Lebanon and Israel

The Secretary-General is gravely alarmed by the escalating situation along the Blue Line and the large number of civilian casualties, including children and women, being reported by the Lebanese authorities, as well as thousands of displaced persons, amidst the most intens

23 Sep 2024

UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel

23 September 2024

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins an official visit to Israel today. She is set to meet with senior Israeli officials to discuss recent developments.

23 Sep 2024

UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel

23 September 2024

23 Sep 2024

Special Coordinator for Lebanon Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts following communication device explosions

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert intensified her diplomatic engagements as tensions escalated in and beyond Lebanon in response to the near-simultaneous explosions of communication devices on 17 and

20 Sep 2024

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

The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, as well as in Syria, on 17 and 18 September, killing at least eleven people, including children, and injuring thousands.

18 Sep 2024

Statement of UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert on Attack in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

17 September 2024

17 Sep 2024

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