UN Urges De-escalation Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions
UN officials call for restraint as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, raising global concerns over regional stability and humanitarian impacts.
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UN officials call for restraint as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, raising global concerns over regional stability and humanitarian impacts.
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions risk global economic and security instability, with experts urging urgent diplomatic solutions to prevent regional conflict spillover.
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UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access, and release of hostages, with 149 votes in favor.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel suggests Washington no longer prioritizes an independent Palestinian state, sparking debate amid international support for the two-state solution.
Israel orders military to intercept Gaza-bound aid ship amid worsening humanitarian crisis, escalating tensions with international activists.
Israeli forces kill 36 Palestinians in Gaza, including six near a U.S.-backed aid center, amid escalating tensions and renewed military operations.
Iranian official urges U.S. to recognize Tehran’s commitment to nuclear negotiations while criticizing Washington’s contradictory demands on sanctions and uranium enrichment.
Palestinians in Gaza face life-threatening risks accessing aid as Israeli forces open fire near distribution points, escalating humanitarian concerns.
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A Gaza boy loses vision after handling unexploded Israeli ordnance, underscoring the hidden dangers facing civilians in conflict zones.
Hamas seeks amendments to U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan as envoy Witkoff calls demands ‘unacceptable,’ stalling negotiations amid rising casualties.
UN warns Gaza’s humanitarian situation is the worst since the war began, with aid deliveries critically insufficient and public order collapsing amid ongoing conflict.
UNRWA warns Gaza’s aid influx is insufficient, with only flour reaching some areas. Over 300 staff killed amid calls for urgent humanitarian access.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed nine children of a doctor treating conflict victims, highlighting the human toll of ongoing violence.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging immediate action to ensure aid reaches starving populations amid logistical challenges.