#Polyanskiy: Tension in the #WestBank and #Gaza does not abate, escalating the problems with maintaining the #ceasefire, providing humanitarian support to the affected Palestinians, revitalizing the peace process. We witness unilateral actions fraught w/ dangerous consequences. https://t.co/2ZVdvRFSrJ

#Polyanskiy:In the absence of prospects for relaunching the peace process in foreseeable future, this source of permanent tension'll keep making waves of violence. A clear example of this was the May escalation in #Gaza, #WestBank, Eastern Jerusalem, Israel's Arab-populated areas https://t.co/21ILxXWHkJ

#Polyanskiy: Recent SG report on res.2334 cited sad statistics on this. We were particularly concerned over 🇮🇱plans (announced in October) to resume after a short pause construction of illegal settlements in the #WestBank & double the number of settlers in Jordan Valley by 2026. https://t.co/ktXrf3q1vj

#Polyanskiy: We attach great importance to providing comprehensive humanitarian assistance to those in need in the #WestBank & #Gaza, and to 🇵🇸refugees in neighboring Arab states. We support efforts of specialized intn'l organizations, especially #UNRWA. https://t.co/7QDu1Qs17c https://t.co/lwH627FAjc

#Polyanskiy: Stagnation & de facto stalemate of🇵🇸🇮🇱settlement provoke an outbreak of violence in #WestBank & Eastern Jerusalem. Against this backdrop, construction of settlements continues, as well as confiscation of lands, eviction of Palestinians, demolition of houses, etc. https://t.co/xKMh6uBK51