Gaza, Israel and UN

Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
The committee added that Israeli officials have publicly supported policies to destroy “vital water, sanitation and food systems” in Gaza as well as prevent access to fuel. Israel has previously rejected accusations of genocide in the Palestinian enclave.
Israel committed war crimes, 'forced displacement' in Gaza, new report says
The 154-page report, "Hopeless, Starving and Besieged," examined Israel's conduct since the war in Gaza broke out last October and found the Israeli government carried out "widespread and systematic" forced displacement. Israel's actions "meet the definition of ethnic cleansing," the authors wrote.
Israel’s warfare in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide:’ UN special committee
Israel's destruction of vital water, sanitation, and food systems has created a "lethal mix of crises," the report said.
UN report: Israel is intentionally causing death, starvation in Gaza
According to a new United Nations Special Committee report, Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including mass civilian casualties and using starvation as a weapon.
Gaza as Israel’s AI-Driven High-Tech Genocide: UN
A Special Committee of the United Nations Office of the High Commission on Human Rights has issued a new report on Israeli actions in Gaza concluding that they fit the profile of genocide. The report says,
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms media chief's death
Israel continues strikes across Lebanon -- including intense attacks in Beirut -- amid a renewed cease-fire push.
US steps up Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire efforts
Israel has stepped up its air attacks on Lebanon’s south, where it is also conducting a ground invasion, the eastern Bekaa ...
Muslim support for Trump, Stein on Long Island tied to Biden-Harris handling of Israel-Hamas war
Community leaders say Muslim voters were angered by the Biden-Harris administration's inability to stem the ...
UN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
The United Nations has accused Israel of “severe violations” of a 50-year-old agreement with Syria, saying it has engaged in ...
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
It's the first time that Francis has openly called for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the ...
U.N. says Gaza "unfit for human survival" as Biden admin decides to continue arming Israel
The Biden administration says "some progress" by Israel to address civilian suffering in Gaza is enough to keep American ...
Italy protests to Israel over unexploded shell hitting Italian base in Lebanon
Italy on Friday said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of the Italian contingent in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ...
Israel's national anthem booed, scuffles break out during soccer match in France: report
France UEFA Nations League game brought boos for the Israeli national anthem, and fights broke out in the stands at Stade de ...
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When Will the General Assembly Suspend Israel?
The Biblical Book of Job chronicles a string of catastrophes relentlessly plaguing the main character, Job, who loses his ...
Did Israel meet US Gaza aid requirements? Israel, UN respond
The United States on Tuesday said Israel is not currently impeding humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip and therefore is not ...