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Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion
Resolution 1701 promised many of the same objectives we are hearing today: the Lebanese government would exercise sovereignty over its territory, etc. On paper, it sounded convincing.
French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon
Afghan women’s rights advocates urge Melania Trump to support girls facing Taliban restrictions
IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims
If October 7 rape victims want justice, the UN is the wrong place to look - opinion
Hila Kinster Bar-David founder of the Israel Women's Forum community and leader of the "Don't Let Hamas Rape MeToo" campaign, commented on the UN meeting regarding Gaza and Israeli rape victims
'End your silence, declare Hamas a terror organization,' FM Israel Katz urges UNSC
During the five months that have passed since the attack, the “UN never condemned nor disapproved these Hamas brutal crimes,” he said.
Israel Katz to join UNSC debate on Hamas’s Oct. 7 sexual violence on Monday
On Friday morning, the Foreign Ministry reported that three permanent members of the UNSC—the US, France, and the UK—had requested an emergency session on the matter.
Oil prices increase as investors raise red flag over Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Analysts polled by Reuters estimated on average that crude inventories rose by about 4.3 million barrels in the week to Feb. 16.
US casts third veto of UN action since start of Israel-Hamas war
The Algerian-drafted resolution vetoed by the US did not link a ceasefire to the release of hostages.
US set to veto UN Security Council call for Gaza ceasefire
Algeria put forward an initial draft resolution more than two weeks ago. But US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield quickly said the text could jeopardize "sensitive negotiations."
UN postpones vote on demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The UN Security Council had been due to vote on a brief draft resolution on Friday morning, but it was delayed at the request of the United Arab Emirates.
UNSC calls for extended pause to Gaza war in first vote on conflict
The US said it supported the resolution but did not vote for it because the text failed to condemn Hamas.
Is Ambassador Jack Lew really a friend of Israel? -opinion
The newly appointed ambassador to Israel has drawn praise from both right and left. But his record in the Obama administration should raise concerns.
Russia-US rivalry stymies UNSC Hamas condemnation
Both countries submitted resolutions to the UNSC on the Gaza war and the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel.
