Israelis and Palestinians must ‘rebuild trust in each other,’ Ban tells Security Council
New York, Dec 17 (Just Earth News):While the international community must spare no effort revive waning support for the long-sought two-state solution for Middle East peace, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the United Nations Security Council on Fridaythat “ultimately, it is up to the Israelis and the Palestinians to make peace,†and called on the two sides to “rebuild trust in each other.â€
UN and partners urge humanitarian ceasefire, return to dialogue by Israelis, Palestinians
New York, July 26 (IBNS) 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.
UN political chief urges restraint by Israelis, Palestinians
New York, June 24 (IBNS): Amid a “critical†security situation on the ground, the United Nations political chief Monday called on Israelis and Palestinians to exercise maximum restraint and find a way to return to negotiations.