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The United Nations Security Council is a primary organ of the United Nations, as evidenced by its role in adopting resolutions like 2803 and 2817 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] on behalf of the broader international body.

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The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org Security Council Report 7 facts

measurementUN Security Council resolution 2817 was drafted by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) and Jordan, and was co-sponsored by 136 UN member states.

claimOn 11 March 2026, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2817, which condemned Iran’s strikes against Israel and other countries, deplored the targeting of civilians and civilian objects, and demanded that Iran immediately halt the attacks and comply with international law.

claimA draft resolution penned by Russia, which urged all parties to stop military activities and return to diplomacy without mentioning individual countries, failed to be adopted by the UN Security Council due to insufficient votes.

claimThe regional escalation in the Middle East has injected uncertainty into international efforts to advance the US-proposed peace framework known as the 'Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,' which the UN Security Council endorsed through resolution 2803 on 17 November 2025.

referenceThe 'Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict' (endorsed by UN Security Council resolution 2803) established a ceasefire in Gaza, secured the return of remaining hostages held by Hamas, and called for Israel to partially withdraw from the enclave and facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid.

measurementUN Security Council resolution 2817 was adopted with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from China and Russia.

accountThe UN Security Council convened an emergency briefing on the situation in the Middle East on 28 February 2026.