The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its call for the prevention of genocide in the war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. Alice Nderitu, UN special adviser on the prevention of genocide, on Friday, emphasised the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to bring the crisis to an end. “Civilians should never pay the price of a […]
Israel-Hamas War: UN Security Council Delays Vote To Avoid US Veto
A United Nations (UN) security council vote, on a resolution meant to spur more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, has been delayed again. The vote, which was initially planned for Monday, was postponed to Tuesday owing to the tone of the draft’s language. The draft resolution had called for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities” but […]
UN Security Council Rejects Russian Resolution On Israel-Hamas War
The UN Security Council on Monday rejected a Russian resolution calling for a ceasefire to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with delegates refusing to back a motion that did not single out Hamas for its devastating shock onslaught in Israel that left at least 1,300 people dead. The council huddled as Israel readied for an expected ground […]