The Times of Israel:

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated his belief in a two-state solution to the Middle East peace process on Tuesday, but was coy when commenting on the current Palestinian campaign to win nonmember state status at the UN.

Ban Ki Moon

“A two-state solution remains the only viable option to end this conflict and the occupation that has endured for almost half a century,” Ban said during a talk at Yale University. He made no direct reference to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s declared intention to seek upgraded nonmember status for “Palestine” at the UN General Assembly later this month.

“The cost of the continued stalemate and ongoing illegal settlements continues to rise with each passing day – and each missed opportunity,” he added. “As I have warned repeatedly, without strong leadership by the parties and the international community, the two-state solution, and the commendable institution-building achievements of the Palestinian Authority, are in jeopardy.”

Read the entire text of his statement at Yale University: