He called U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital "dangerous" and one reason for the deadlock in peace efforts. He outlined the Palestinian peace vision, starting with the peace conference in Moscow. Top Trump Mideast negotiators, who are preparing their own peace plan, sat in the council chamber listening. Nickolay Mladenov told the security council that "the enemies of peace are growing more confident by the day" and believe "the political odds are tilting in their favour." Mladenov urged the international community "not to give up on support for the moderate Palestinian leadership" and said Palestinian unity is crucial for a Palestinian state.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2018 18:29 UTC