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The United Nations Security Council is directly involved in managing regional crises and diplomatic efforts within the Middle East, as evidenced by its emergency sessions [1], [2], and quarterly debates [3] concerning the region. Furthermore, the Council actively oversees peace frameworks and resolutions, such as resolution 2803, aimed at stabilizing the Middle East [4], [5], and utilizes diplomatic platforms to address the geopolitical landscape of the area [6].
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The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 4 facts
claimThe UN Security Council will hold its quarterly open debate on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question' in April 2026, with Bahrain serving as the Council president.
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.
claimThe UN Security Council faces the issue of preventing the regional crisis in the Middle East from further destabilizing Gaza and the wider Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), including by undermining the implementation of resolution 2803 and diverting attention from the ceasefire, humanitarian access, and transitional governing arrangements.
accountThe UN Security Council convened an emergency briefing on the situation in the Middle East on 28 February 2026.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
perspectiveWestern powers should prioritize securing agreements with Russia and China on major issues through diplomatic platforms like the Security Council to navigate the geopolitical landscape of the Black Sea and the Middle East.
Global Perspectives on the Escalating Iran Conflict - UNA-USA unausa.org 1 fact
accountThe UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Member States presented differing perspectives on security, sovereignty, and international law.