The United Nations is calling for significant changes to be made in order to improve access to aid relief in Gaza, citing concerns of a potential famine.
Cindy McCain, the leader of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), expressed concern over the plight of people in Gaza who face the possibility of starvation while food-filled trucks are only a few miles away. She was joined in her…
What efforts is the United Nations making to assist civilians in Gaza?
In areas of conflict worldwide, UN aid workers operate in challenging circumstances. However, the dangers they are exposed to in Gaza cannot be overstated, as even hospitals, schools, and refugee camps are vulnerable to bombing. The evacuation orders persist, forcing…
Guterres cautions against escalation in the Red Sea.
The leader of the United Nations made a plea one day after the United States and the United Kingdom, with backing from other nations, conducted airstrikes in various areas of Yemen as a reaction. The United Nations Security Council is…
The Security Council convenes to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
[embedded content] The meeting’s video livestream is set to commence at 3 PM. This concludes our coverage of the recent emergency meetings held by UN News to tackle the escalating crisis surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Here are the main…
“The urgency for a ceasefire in Gaza is increasing as the conflict nears its 100th day.”
Prior to reaching a somber milestone on Sunday, Liz Throssell, a spokesperson, emphasized the importance of providing OHCHR personnel with entry to Israel and all regions of the Occupied Palestinian Territory to examine human rights abuses committed by both sides….
Israel claims that their actions against Hamas in Gaza are a form of self-defense, according to their statement to the world court.
During the second and last day of initial hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the legal representatives for Israel maintained that their military goals were to eliminate the existential danger presented by Hamas militants and to release approximately…
Many people affected by health emergencies are not receiving the necessary life-saving assistance.
Geneva — The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential for millions of individuals affected by conflicts to die from severe injuries and contagious illnesses due to a lack of access to crucial humanitarian assistance. Tedros Adhanom…
Delays in delivering aid to northern Gaza are caused by repeated denials.
According to the newest update from OCHA, the rate of Israel’s access denials this month has significantly worsened compared to December. The update was released on Wednesday evening. During the first ten days of January, only 3 out of the…
South Africa has accused Israel of committing “genocidal conduct” at the International Court of Justice. The accusations were made in regards to the situation in Gaza.
The recent event occurred during the continued and extensive bombing by Israel in the Gaza Strip as a reaction to terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7th. These attacks resulted in 1,200 Israeli and foreign citizens being killed in southern…
The Security Council firmly denounces the Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea.
Initially, Russia put forward three changes to the preliminary wording, but they were ultimately rejected, clearing the path for a ballot on the resolution. The outcome saw 11 votes in favor, none against, and four countries choosing to abstain: China,…