Security Council LIVE: Rising tensions in Gaza, West Bank

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Security Council LIVE: Rising tensions in Gaza, West Bank

UN News · Official source · Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Amid illegal Israeli settlement surges, continued attacks in Gaza and the West Bank alongside tensions throughout Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Security Council is meeting at 10am (local time) on Wednesday to hear briefings on the latest developments. UN News app users can follow here.

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