29 November 2016 – Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the world to reaffirm commitment to upholding the rights of the Palestinian people and working to build a future of peace, justice, security and dignity for Palestinians and Israelis alike.

In his message on the Day, the Secretary-General Ban said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a “long-standing, gaping wound that has fed tension and conflict throughout the Middle East.”