Israeli forces fire at UN peacekeeper positions in south Lebanon

Israeli forces targeted three positions used by U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon this week, with strikes on two positions on Thursday and one on Wednesday, according to the U.N. Israel has also cautioned Lebanese civilians against returning to homes in the south, as its military continues its campaign against Hezbollah. Two peacekeepers were injured in one […]

Palestine takes up seat among UN member states in ‘historic moment’

Palestine officially took its seat among UN members during the opening session of the General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. This follows a UN resolution passed in May, recognising that Palestine met the criteria for membership and calling on the Security Council to reconsider admitting it as a full member state. While Palestine […]

US report doubts Israeli claims of UNRWA involvement in Oct. 7 attacks

Israeli allegations that UN aid agency staff participated in the October 7 Hamas attack are facing scepticism following a US intelligence report. Israel had asserted that 12 individuals associated with the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the attack. Earlier claims also contended that up to 10% of UNRWA employees in Gaza […]