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The situation on the ground in the Middle East remains fragile

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Channel: United Nations · 2010 · News & Politics

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United Nations, New York, 14 April 2010 - Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe briefed the Security Council this morning on the situation on the ground in the Middle East, which he says remains fragile. He says that a crisis of confidence between the parties has so far prevented the resumption of talks.  
Pascoe said that the Israeli Governments partial restraint on settlement construction in the West Bank remains in effect and, as previously noted, has led to a reduction in construction activity despite some violations.  At the same time, he said that an Israeli military order that gives the military commander the power to evict a broad category of individuals that the Israeli authorities deem are not residents of the West Bank, which went into effect yesterday, was a worrisome development.  Special Coordinator Robert Serry raised the issue with the Israeli authorities and his office will continue to monitor this development closely.
Pascoe also noted the progress that is now being made on the entry of materials for a number of approved United Nations projects since the Secretary-Generals visit to Gaza on 21 March.

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