The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 10023rd meeting

Security Council speakers call for swift action to secure fragile peace in Gaza, as Deputy Special Representative says ‘momentous’ opportunity must not be lost.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 03:01:31
• Production Date: 23 October 2025
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Personal Subject: RAMIZ ALAKBAROV
• Subject Topical: DISARMAMENT; HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE; INTERNATIONAL LAW; PEACE AND SECURITY; CEASEFIRES; HAMAS; PALESTINE QUESTION; TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL; AID PROGRAMMES; HOSTAGES; REGIONAL COOPERATION; POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION
• Geographic Subject: ISRAEL; MIDDLE EAST; PALESTINE; GAZA
• MAMS Id: 3479702
• Parent Id: 3477805
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 10023 MIDDLE EAST PALESTINE 23 OCT 2025 AM PART 1

Description

“Don’t let the opportunity for Middle East peace slip through our fingers.” This was the overarching message conveyed by the Security Council today, as delegates discussed the latest developments following the 9 October agreement — based on United States President Donald J. Trump’s 20-point plan — which secured a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.

“After two years of devastating war and unimaginable human suffering, we now have an opportunity to conclude a dark chapter in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and set the course for a more just and peaceful future,” said Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, speaking via video link, during a day-long open debate.

Speakers:

• Mr. Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (Rule 39)
• Observer State of Palestine (Other)
• Israel
• Russian Federation (President) (Council Member)
• Denmark (Council Member)
• Guyana (Council Member)
• United States (Council Member)
• United Kingdom (Council Member)
• Pakistan (Council Member)
• Panama (Council Member)
• Slovenia (Council Member)
• China (Council Member)
• Somalia (Council Member)
• Sierra Leone (Council Member)
• Republic of Korea (Council Member)
• Algeria (Council Member)
• Greece (Council Member)
• France (Council Member)
• His Excellency Mr. Coly Seck, Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) (Rule 39)
• Kazakhstan
• Egypt
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Jordan
• Austria
• Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Related Sites and Documents

UN Meetings Coverage

S/PV.10023