25 September 2024
The world body is facing an existential test of legitimacy, moral standing and competence. Read more about Netanyahu at the UN spells further disaster for the international order
27 October 2023
General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution calling for unhindered aid. Read more about UN votes for Gaza truce as Israel intensifies strikes
14 June 2018
Israel, US suffer another crushing defeat in UN vote, but resolution is toothless. Read more about Impose sanctions on Netanyahu for Gaza war crimes, says HRW
22 December 2017
Six Palestinians have been shot dead during demonstrations against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration. Read more about Israeli forces kill protesters, assault journalists and medics
4 April 2016
No one is entitled to strip Palestinians of their right to resistance and self-defense. Read more about Why is the UN telling Palestinians to protect their occupiers?
2 October 2015
Angry speech focused on Iran shows an Israel increasingly out of step with the world. Read more about Netanyahu's dreary and menacing UN speech provokes Internet mockery
4 December 2014
UN calls on Israel to join nuclear weapons treaty and allow inspection of its facilities “without delay.” Read more about US, Israel are the only countries to oppose UN ban on weapons in outer space
Gaza City 5 October 2012
Young Palestinians in Gaza tell the Palestinian Authority and international leaders that they must be included in discussions about their rights. Read more about Israel excluded as model UN meets in Gaza
13 June 2011
Victor Kattan argues that UN membership for a State of Palestine would be a strategic asset to the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, although there are risks involved. Read more about The case for UN recognition of Palestine