The head of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria stated that the Syrian war is currently at its most severe point in four years.
This week, Paulo Pinheiro gave an interview to UN News following his presentation of the most recent report to the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. The report covers various topics related to social issues, humanitarian affairs, and human…
LIVE UPDATE: Emergency meeting on Gaza called by United Nations General Assembly.
09:00 (New York) As of reporting, there are 110 speakers scheduled to participate in the tenth Emergency Special Session of the Assembly, which is set to begin at 10 AM in New York. Palestine will be the first to address…
The people of Gaza in the Israel-Palestine region are faced with difficult decisions and have been left with limited options.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have made repeated calls for civilians to evacuate Gaza City due to a reported military operation involving tanks. However, according to Lynn Hastings, the top UN humanitarian official in the area, these warnings have little…
The UNCTAD Report states that a large sum of money is necessary to repair the devastated infrastructure and economy in Gaza.
Geneva — A report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that reversing the effects of border closures, military actions, and de-development in Gaza will require billions of dollars in international economic assistance. The report was…
The situation in Gaza continues to worsen as the Security Council dismisses opposing resolutions put forth by the United States and Russia.
The proposed resolution, led by the US, was unsuccessful in passing due to opposing votes from permanent members of the Security Council, China and Russia. Ten members of the Council approved the proposed resolution, while three voted against it (China,…
The health system in Israel has reacted to the attacks that occurred in October.
For nearly 14 days, Dr. Thieren journeyed throughout the country to meet with individuals who had been held as hostages in Gaza, including survivors, government officials, and families of over 200 victims. The World Health Organization (WHO) provided aid to…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations responded to an accusation that he supported terrorist attacks by Hamas, calling the claim “false.”
During the Council’s Tuesday debate on the escalating situation in Israel and Palestine, the United Nations leader stated that while the attacks by Hamas on October 7 were unjustifiable and heinous, it was crucial to acknowledge that they were not…
The blockade in the Israel-Palestine conflict is jeopardizing aid to Gaza, while the WHO draws attention to the severe mental health concerns in Israel.
The main hospital in Gaza’s southern region has issued a warning that life-saving surgeries will be halted on Wednesday evening due to a lack of fuel. This comes after the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an urgent ceasefire…
Guterres urges Security Council to prioritize civilian protection in Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN News is concluding its live coverage of the events taking place in the Council today. For a detailed recap of the ongoing debate and the remaining speakers addressing the Israel-Palestine crisis, please visit our dedicated section on UN Meetings…
Israel-Palestine: Gaza buckles under fuel shortage, healthcare in crisis
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF stated on Tuesday that the ongoing attacks on Gaza have caused significant harm to its children, resulting in 2,360 deaths and 5,364 injuries. More than 400 children are said to be either killed or…