European Security Council members requested a meeting on escalating violence in the West Bank affecting Palestinians and Israelis. Bahrain, China, Pakistan, and Russia supported the request. Briefers are expected to include UNSCO Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Hannan Sulieman.
Briefer: Mr. Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (via video-teleconference) Briefer: Ms. Hannan Sulieman, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF Statements: France, Greece, Latvia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Panama, China, Bahrain, Somalia, United States of America, Denmark Statement: Observer State of Palestine Statement: Israel