United Nations

Analyzing the UN after 75 years of Israeli membership and navigating the various challenges

The current makeup of the UN does not bode well for Israel where, time and again, its General Assembly votes against the one Jewish state, the author explains.

Netanyahu intends to replace ambassador to US, Michael Herzog - report

Herzog's tenure is expected to run out in four months, despite expressing interest in remaining in his position, according to the report.

Slovenia to recognize Palestinian state by mid-June

The announcement came as Ireland, Spain, and several other European Union member states are reportedly considering recognizing a Palestinian state on May 21.

By REUTERS
09/05/2024

UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan should be next Israeli prime minister

Such a job will demand a strong, immovable individual who can take on the slings and arrows that will, undoubtedly, continue to come our way.

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
08/05/2024

Israel must reopen Rafah Border Crossings, Kerem Shalom for aid - US, UN insist

The IDF closed the Kerem Shalom crossing from Israel to Gaza after a Hamas rocket attack killed four soldiers in that area on Sunday.

UN General Assembly vote on a Palestinian statehood may affect US funding

The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Iran's hijab crackdown 'sign of regime's weakness,' party representative tells TML

Passed last month after a lengthy delay following the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, a new law in Iran increases punishments for women who don’t wear the hijab.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
06/05/2024

WHO chief urges countries to finalize pandemic accord by deadline

Countries are due to finalize negotiations on the accord on May 10, with a view to adopting it at the WHO's annual meeting later this month, but sources involved say that big differences remain.

By REUTERS
03/05/2024

World leaders tackle antisemitism at Global Forum in Azerbaijan

There was a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Envoy: Palestinian statehood not subject to whims of Israeli extremism

“As we meet here today, Israel is still trying to push Palestinian people out of geography and out of history, its occupation descending to deeper levels. of depravity,” Mansour said.

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