United Nations

US Senate blocks plans to restrict Trump's ability to bomb Iran again if necessary

The Republican-led US Senate rejected a Democratic-led bid on Friday to block Trump from using further military force against Iran, hours after the president said he would consider more bombing.

27/06/2025
  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi,  June 16, 2025.

IAEA says no word yet from Iran on bill to reduce cooperation with it

"We are aware of these reports. As of now, the IAEA has not received an official communication from Iran on this matter," the IAEA said in a statement.

By REUTERS
26/06/2025
  Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustr

Weaponization of food in Gaza constitutes war crime, UN rights office says

The IDF said in response to a query by The Jerusalem Post that it is aware of the claims and is investigating. 

25/06/2025

GHF tells UN: ‘Silence is abandonment’ after staff killed, presses for direct food deliveries

“The time has come to confront, without euphemism or delay, the structural failure of aid delivery in Gaza,” Rev. Johnnie Moore, GHF’s executive chairman, wrote.

'A nuclear Iran would have been a death sentence' Danon says at UNSC meeting

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the council must act "to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear program."

By REUTERS
22/06/2025

UNRWA to open office in Turkey, Erdogan says as he calls for more support

Israel last year banned UNRWA, saying it had employed members of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas who took part in the October 7 massacre.

By REUTERS
21/06/2025

Israel seeks genuine effort on Iran capabilities, not more talk, UN ambassador says

"If it is going to be just another round of talks, that's something which we cannot accept," Danon said.

By REUTERS
20/06/2025

Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

UNICEF also reported a 50% increase in children aged six months to 5 years admitted for treatment of malnutrition from April to May in Gaza, and half a million people going hungry.

By REUTERS
20/06/2025
Israel's Ambassador to the Czech Republic Daniel Meron.

Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran ahead of nuclear talks

The council said on Friday that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due to be given the floor. Shortly afterwards, he is due to hold talks with the EU foreign policy chief.

By REUTERS
20/06/2025

GHF has distributed 33 million meals throughout its operation in Gaza

“The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) continued its operations today to provide vital food aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza. Below is an update on today’s operations,” the report said.

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