Middle East

In 2000, the work of the United Nations in the Middle East was affected by two major events, one of which was positive—the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon in June. The other—the escalation of violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in late September— resulted in the breakdown of the peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Despite that setback, the United Nations continued, through its peacekeeping operations, the good offices of the Secretary-General and programmes of economic, social and other forms of assistance, as well as active participation in multilateral negotiations, to support and promote peace and economic development in the region.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals