Conflict
New York, July 26 (JEN) The United Nations and its diplomatic partners on Friday called for a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, as they continue their efforts to bring about an end to the bloodshed and destruction that is tearing apart the lives of so many civilians in Gaza and Israel. more
UN political chief urges restraint by Israelis, Palestinians

New York, June 24 (JEN): Amid a “critical” security situation on the ground, the United Nations political chief Monday called on Israelis and Palestinians to exercise maximum restraint a ...

Ban says Israelis, Palestinians must show restraint

Washington, June 23 (JEN) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the need to avoid an escalation of tensions in the wake of the recent abduction of three Israeli teenagers and the in ...

Ban urges Israelis, Palestinians to resume negotiations

New York, May 13 (JEN): Continued inaction in the Middle East peace process could lead to further instability in the region, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday at ...