‘Restraint and common sense’: Reaction to Israel’s Gaza attack Global calls for de-escalation after Israel launches deadly air raids on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022
UN Denounces Israeli Settler Stabbing of a Palestinian The United Nations condemned an Israeli settler’s stabbing of a Palestinian in the West Bank on Tuesday as Tel Aviv imposed a media blackout on the investigation. “Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, condemned the fatal stabbing yesterday of a Palestinian man, Ali Harb,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022
Shoukry, Wennesland Discuss Latest Developments in Palestinian Cause Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland in Cairo on Wednesday. Shoukry underscored Cairo’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and efforts to achieve peace in the region. In late May, Cairo underscored the importance of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022
UN Focuses on Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Sanctity amid Fears of Escalation Israeli violations of Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites in Jerusalem were the key focus of the United Nations Security Council’s monthly session on Monday. Speakers called on the need to uphold the historic and legal status quo to avoid escalation. The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022
Over 150 Palestinians injured as Israeli police raid Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque compound Israeli officials said police entered the compound to disperse Palestinians who were throwing rocks. Axios · Apr 15, 2022
Israeli leader grants forces ‘full freedom’ after Tel Aviv attack PM Naftali Bennett gives Israeli forces the green light to curb attacks after Palestinian kills three men in Tel Aviv. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022
UN Envoy Warns of ‘Dangerous Collapse’ Amid Absence of 2-State Solution The UN’s Middle East envoy, Tor Wennesland, warned that amid the absence of “a realistic prospect of an end to the occupation and the realization of a two-state solution”, it is only a matter of time before reaching “dangerous collapse and widespread instability.” The Security Council held a session on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022