Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4779th meeting, 26 June 2003, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East"]

As is known, the report of the Secretary-General on the UN Disengagement Observer Force (S/2003/655) states in paragraph 12: " ... the situation in the Middle East is very tense and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached". That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council.

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