UN Security Council to Hold Quarterly Debate on Middle East and Palestinian Question in July

The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold its quarterly open debate on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question' in July 2026. This meeting follows a fragile de-escalation phase in the region and persistent humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Key issues include translating the strained ceasefire into tangible progress and addressing Hamas's refusal to decommission weapons.