The UN Security Council held a ministerial meeting on Tuesday evening regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.

The meeting will be chaired by the French Foreign Minister, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Council this month, and will be attended by the UN Secretary-General.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the promise of the two-state solution is in danger of fading into oblivion, warning that it is approaching the point of no return.

He stressed that the international community bears the responsibility to prevent the prolongation of occupation and violence, calling on UN member states to take irreversible steps to achieve a two-state solution and not allow extremists on either side to undermine what remains of the peace process.

Guterres added that the Middle East is witnessing fundamental transformations, characterized by violence and volatility, but also by opportunities and potential.

He stated that people across the region demand and deserve a better future, rather than endless conflict and suffering, stressing the need to work collectively to ensure that this turbulent and transitional period meets these aspirations and results in justice, dignity, rights, security, and lasting peace.