The Secretary-General strongly condemns the appalling killing on Wednesday night of two Israeli Embassy officials in Washington, D.C. Nothing can justify such a horrific act.
The Secretary-General reiterates his consistent condemnation of attacks against diplomatic officials.
The Secretary-General calls for the perpetrator to be brought to justice and extends his sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims and to the Government of Israel.
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![Ramiz Alakbarov (on screen), Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. [UN Photo/ Mark Garten - 16 December 2025]](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_lg_2x/public/2025-12/ramiz_alakbarov_-_161225_un_photo_mark_garten.jpg?h=0f8e3b93&itok=VJkagGKv)