Press Releases and Statements

My visit to Lebanon in this Holy Month of Ramadan and also when the Christians are living the Lent is to say that moments like these, both Ramadan and Lent, appeal to peace, appeal to end the horrible suffering of the…

It’s in difficult moments that friendship and solidarity are essential. And I’m here as a friend of the Lebanese people in full solidarity with the Lebanese people. I know that the Lebanese are suffering enormously. I know…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began today an official visit to Israel. She is scheduled to meet with senior Israeli officials for discussions amidst escalating hostilities. The…

Last week, Lebanon was in relatively good shape. Its armed forces were supporting the steady advancement of state authority. Preparations for legislative elections were in full swing. Long-awaited reform was underway. A World…

All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region – and pose a grave a risk to the global economy, particularly to the most vulnerable people…

The Secretary-General condemns the incident on Friday, 6 March, which resulted in three Ghanaian peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) being injured inside their position in Al Qawzah…

The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), led by the First Lady Mrs. Nehmat Aoun, held a national meeting to launch a unified law proposal, in partnership with the United Nations in Lebanon, and with support of UN…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert commenced a visit to Israel. Following the regular cadence of discussions with stakeholders key to the implementation of United Nations Security…

One year ago, a Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into effect, rapidly de-escalating two months of devastating hostilities and human suffering on both sides of the Blue Line. The arrangement offered a ray of hope…

One year ago, a Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into effect, rapidly de-escalating two months of devastating hostilities and human suffering on both sides of the Blue Line. The arrangement offered a ray of hope…