United Nations
Israeli-media coverage mentioning United Nations, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Venezuela Race Against Time After Powerful Quakes Kill at Least 164
Two powerful earthquakes hit northern Venezuela within 40 seconds, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, with officials warning the final death toll could be far…
British military says cargo ship was hit by missile near the Strait of Hormuz
The British military said a cargo ship was hit by a missile off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement gave no details on the ship, the attacker, or the extent of damage.
Gaza Joint Headquarters Set for Major Overhaul, New Countries May Join Peace Force
A planned overhaul of the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat is advancing, including a likely rename to the International Gaza Support Center. The international stab…
Hamas Signals Openness to Disarmament, but Only on Its Own Terms
Peace Board officials say Hamas has for the first time signaled willingness in principle to disarm, but only under conditions. The proposed framework, led by Nikolai Mladenov, dem…
France Seizes Another Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Sicily
France says it seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Sicily, its fifth such action since September 2024. The move followed a similar British operation, as Europe seeks to cut…
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to at least 164 as rescue efforts expand
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela overnight Thursday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with officials warning the toll will rise. President Delcy Rodriguez dec…
ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions they call unlawful
Three ICC judges have sued Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials in Manhattan, challenging last year’s sanctions as unlawful. They say the penalties were meant to punish them ove…
Trump Says Iran School Attack May Never Be Fully Solved
Trump said it may never be known who was behind a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, and said he does not believe the United States was responsible. Earlier reports…
Israeli Rights Advocate Accuses UN of Abandoning 7 October Sexual Assault Victims
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that Hamas committed extensive sexual crimes on 7 October and in captivity. She accused the UN of abandoning Isr…
Why Trump Turned His Back on Israel
An Israeli opinion piece argues that Trump’s recent turn against Israel echoes a long history of foreign pressure and should push Israel toward greater independence. It contrasts…
ICC Prosecutor Who Sought Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Faces Dismissal
The United Nations is advancing a move to dismiss ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after a yearlong investigation found serious misconduct. Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Ben…
North Korea Launches Its Largest Warship Yet, Signaling a Bigger Naval Ambition
North Korea launched its biggest warship, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, at Nampo shipyard on Tuesday. Kim Jong Un said the navy had ended decades of stagnation and ordered fa…
UN launches operation to clear ships from the Strait of Hormuz
The UN says it has started coordinating the removal of hundreds of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran-US conflict. The plan, agreed with Iran, Oman and the Unit…
Oman Opens Temporary Strait of Hormuz Lanes as Iran Keeps Squeeze on Shipping
Oman announced two temporary shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and said passage will be free for now. The report says the move, coordinated with the International Maritime Or…
A New Latin American Wave Is Reshaping Israel’s Political Outlook
International reports say Israel is facing pressure in Lebanon, while a pro-Israel shift is emerging in parts of Latin America. At the same time, a New York Democratic primary sho…
Extreme Heat Wave Batters Western Europe, Forcing People Into Parks and Rivers
Western Europe is enduring a week-long heat wave above 40 degrees Celsius, with France hit especially hard. Paris landmarks, schools and transport have been disrupted, while Frenc…
Trump Iran Deal Claims Face Pushback From Tehran, Congress and Gulf Allies
The Trump administration says it has struck a historic peace deal with Iran, but Tehran, Congress and Gulf allies are disputing key terms. The conflict centers on nuclear monitori…
UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of War Crimes and Genocide Over Child Casualties in Gaza
A UN commission accused Israel of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity over alleged deliberate harm to Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank. The report cited…
Religious Zionist figures explore a new party with Edelstein and Shaked
Senior Religious Zionist figures have approached Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked about helping form a new right-center party. The talks are aimed at voters who feel unrepresented…
Freed hostage Ilana Gritzewsky denounces UN denial of Oct. 7 sexual violence
Ilana Gritzewsky testified at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva after a delay caused by a long prior debate. She condemned UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem’s denial of sexua…
Book Says Trump Berated Netanyahu in Furious Call Over Gaza Ceasefire Deal
A new New York Times reporters’ book says Trump angrily pressured Netanyahu to accept a Gaza ceasefire plan after Israel struck Hamas leaders in Doha. The deal was signed on Octob…
Severe Heatwave Batters Europe, Shutting Reactor and Triggering Deaths and Disruptions
A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, causing deaths, transport chaos, school closures, and power-system strain. France has shut a nuclear reactor, Spain and Britain are und…
Trump Wants Sanctions Relief for Iran, but Full Rollback Could Take Years
Reuters says lifting US sanctions on Iran would be a slow and difficult process, even though Trump wants relief for Tehran. Temporary Treasury easing could help Iran earn billions…
IDF Says It Struck Terror Cell in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Calls It a Ceasefire Breach
The IDF said it struck a terrorist cell in southern Lebanon, shortly after Iran’s UN ambassador warned Israeli attacks there were a “red line.” Hezbollah called the strike a cease…
Netanyahu and Katz insist Israel has full freedom of action in Lebanon, while soldiers describe tighter rules
Netanyahu and Katz say Israeli forces still have full freedom of action in Lebanon, but soldiers report stricter fire rules and conflicting orders. Bennett accuses the government…
Tehran Denies Nuclear Inspectors Return Despite U.S. Claims
Iran denied that it agreed to let IAEA inspectors back into its nuclear sites, despite U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s statement. Tehran said the Swiss talks produced only a memo…
Iranian Envoy Says U.S. Talks in Switzerland Are Advancing
Iran’s UN envoy in Geneva said talks with the United States in Switzerland are making good progress. He said Lebanon is part of a peace deal that should include an Israeli withdra…
UN study warns AI boom could strain water, power and waste systems
A UN study says AI’s rapid growth could sharply increase global water, electricity and land use, while producing millions of tons of e-waste by 2030. It urges governments, compani…
Israel Ganz Urges Trump to Back West Bank Sovereignty as a Security Step Against Iran
Israel Ganz told the JNS conference in Jerusalem that Trump should back Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria as a security measure against Iran. He also promoted Benjamin regi…
Mitsubishi plans a new Pajero, but Israel will be left out
Mitsubishi will unveil a new Pajero in the fall, but it will not be sold in Europe or the U.S., preventing Israeli certification and commercial imports. The SUV will use a ladder-…
Pakistan Says U.S.-Iran Talks Produced a 60-Day Roadmap Toward a Final Deal
Pakistan said U.S.-Iran talks produced a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement and a new oversight committee. Qatar, Pakistan, Iran, and Israel then offered competing accounts o…
Yesha Council Chief Calls for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank at JNS Conference
Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and Binyamin Regional Council, used a JNS conference in Jerusalem to call for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He tied the demand t…
Inside Likud, the Netanyahu succession question is no longer taboo
Likud insiders are increasingly discussing whether Benjamin Netanyahu may retire and who could succeed him. The article links the shift to his health issues, his ongoing corruptio…
Russia Accuses Germany of Discriminating in WWII Compensation for Leningrad Siege Survivors
Russia accused Germany of discriminatory compensation policies for survivors of the siege of Leningrad, saying Berlin favors Jewish survivors while excluding other civilians and d…
Likud MK Bittan warns scrapping primaries could destroy the party
Likud MK David Bitan warned that canceling party primaries would damage Likud and could erase it within eight years. In a 103FM interview, he criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s push…
Gamliel Says Voluntary Gaza Emigration Plan Is Still Viable
Gila Gamliel says Israel's voluntary emigration plan for Gaza is still being advanced through a new directorate and feasibility work. She argued in an interview with Channel 7 tha…
Herodium Opens Herod’s Ancient Pool in Major West Bank Heritage Event
A giant ancient pool at Herodium was inaugurated during an international heritage conference in Judea and Samaria. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyah…
Crimea Halts Public Fuel Sales as Ukraine Strikes Russian Supply Lines
Russian-backed authorities in Crimea have stopped public fuel sales after Ukrainian strikes worsened a shortage. Ukraine said it hit oil and logistics targets, while Russia said i…
Iranian Singer Faces 74 Lashes Over Headscarf-Free Concert
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced in Iran to 74 lashes, plus a two-year travel and performance ban, after a 2024 YouTube concert without a hijab. The punishment also co…
Danon Slams UN Official After Clash Over Israel Listing and Antisemitic Post
Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon clashed publicly with Vanessa Fraser after she tried to interrupt him at a UN event in New York. The dispute deepened when Fraser was exposed in…
Expert Says Trump Rushed Toward a Deal With Tehran Because Money and China Matter
A geopolitical expert told 103FM that Trump’s drive for a deal with Iran is driven by money and the broader U.S.-China rivalry. He said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries, U…
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Raises Fears in a Crowded Displacement Camp
At least 30 people have died since early May in the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, eastern Congo, and some tested positive for Ebola. Aid workers say the overcrowded camp, po…
Norway Moves to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements
Norway said it plans to ban trade with goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The proposed law would also bar certain real-estate deals and relate…
Temporary Truce Deal Could Become a Roadmap for Iran's Economic Recovery
A 14-clause U.S.-Iran memorandum could quickly restore Iranian oil revenue, unfreeze assets and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The article says a final deal could also lead to at le…
Shouting Erupts at UN After Israel Envoy’s Attempted Speech Interruption
At a UN event over the weekend, Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon condemned the UN blacklist decision against Israel and called on Pramila Patten to resign. When Vanessa Fraser trie…
Ebola Spreads Through Congolese Displacement Camp as Aid Funding Shrinks
At least 30 people have died since early May in Congo’s Kigonze displacement camp, where some victims tested positive for Ebola. Aid groups say overcrowding, poor sanitation and s…
UN School in New York Cancels Eighth-Grade Graduation Party After Hate Symbols Found in Yearbooks
The United Nations International School in New York canceled its eighth-grade year-end party after swastikas and antisemitic or homophobic comments were found in student yearbooks…
Rare UN Clash Erupts Between Danon and UN Children’s Chief During Sexual Violence Debate
A tense confrontation broke out at the UN between Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon and Vanessa Fraser during an event on sexual violence in conflict. Danon attacked a UN envoy, Fras…