The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Monday revived the Palestinian Authority’s hopes of joining the United Nations as a full member. “The issue of full Palestinian membership is a decision that should be negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians,” U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told reporters Monday. The Security Council decided to make a formal decision on Palestinian U.N. membership this month and a committee that weighs membership applications will meet again Thursday, said Malta’s U.N. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the Palestinian Authority’s application to become the 194th member of the United Nations to then Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sept. 23, 2011, before addressing world leaders at the General Assembly.

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US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
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1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from most of the UN members. …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Top News
1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-21 09:01 Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Top News
1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-21 09:01 Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from most of the UN members. …

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza: 'We just can't support…'
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1 month ago

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza: 'We just can't support…'

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza, accusing council members of cynically rejecting attempts at reaching a compromise. The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. …

UN head slams Security Council for failure to end Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine wars
3 months, 1 week ago

UN head slams Security Council for failure to end Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine wars

Al Jazeera  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the Security Council is an “outdated,” “unfair” and “ineffective system” whose failure to put an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has damaged the credibility of the organisation as a whole. “The truth is that the Security Council has systematically failed in relation to the capacity to put an end to the most dramatic …

U.S. calls for UN Security Council vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. calls for UN Security Council vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan

The Hindu  

The United States announced on Sunday that it has requested a UN Security Council vote on its draft resolution backing a plan for an “immediate ceasefire with the release of hostages” between Israel and Hamas. At least 274 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were wounded in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza’s Health Ministry …

The question of Palestine’s UN membership
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The question of Palestine’s UN membership

The Hindu  

Israel’s war on Gaza has raised several ethical, political, and diplomatic questions. On May 10, the UNGA overwhelmingly adopted a resolution affirming Palestine’s eligibility to assume full membership in the U.N. When Mongolia’s membership application was stuck in the UNSC, the UNGA intervened with a resolution similar to what was done in the Palestine case, suggesting that Mongolia deserves a …

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace
7 months, 1 week ago

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace

China Daily  

Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024. The United Nations General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called …

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership
7 months, 1 week ago

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership

China Daily  

Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour is greeted by delegates during the United Nations General Assembly after voting on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian …

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Live Mint  

The United Nations backed a Palestinian bid for membership on Friday with 143 countries — including India — voting for recognition. The resolution, introduced by the United Arab Emirates, says, "The State of Palestine is qualified for membership in the United Nations in accordance with Article 4 of the Charter and should therefore be admitted." While the passing of the …

UN General Assembly set to back Palestine’s bid for membership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UN General Assembly set to back Palestine’s bid for membership

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nonetheless, the US said late on Thursday that the …

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid

The Hindu  

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on May 10 on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favourably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The draft resolution “determines” that a state of Palestine is qualified for membership – dropping the original …

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?

Al Jazeera  

A breakdown by country of the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution for Palestinian to become a full UN member. The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to support a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. Here is a …

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Al Jazeera  

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises it as qualified to join and extends new rights and privileges. The United Nations General Assembly has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. The vote by the 193-member UNGA …

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN
8 months ago

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN

The Hindu  

As concerns about a conflict, by design or miscalculation, between Israel and Iran grow stronger, news of the United Nations Security Council resolution on granting Palestine full-member status at the UN, that was vetoed by the United States, has not received the attention it should have. The “Question of Palestine” has been tossed around for decades, and even though the …

US vetoes Security Council resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
8 months ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

India TV News  

New York: The United States has vetoed a widely-supported resolution in the UN Security Council on a Palestinian bid to be granted full membership, effectively blocking the way for the recognition of a Palestinian state. The 15-nation Council voted on the draft resolution on Thursday that would have recommended to the UN General Assembly "that the state of Palestine be …

US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
8 months ago

US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told the Security Council that the veto “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead …

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
8 months ago

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. has “been very clear consistently that premature …

US blocks Palestinian push for full UN membership at Security Council
8 months ago

US blocks Palestinian push for full UN membership at Security Council

Al Jazeera  

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution that recommended the state of Palestine’s full membership in the world body. The United States has vetoed a widely supported resolution at the UN Security Council that would have paved the way for the state of Palestine to gain full membership at the United Nations. “We are still longing to practice our right to …

U.S. blocks full U.N. membership for Palestinians
8 months ago

U.S. blocks full U.N. membership for Palestinians

LA Times  

Despite U.S. opposition, there is overwhelming support on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council for the Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership. The U.S. vetoed a Palestinian membership application Thursday, ending the latest debate on the issue at the U.N. Security Council and again squashing Palestinian statehood aspirations, at least for now. “Recent escalations make it even more important to …

As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?

Al Jazeera  

History set to be repeated as the US prepares to wield veto, insisting Palestine must negotiate statehood with Israel first. The UN Security Council on Monday asked its membership committee to review the Palestinian Authority’s application to be made a full member state of the United Nations. “This is a historic moment again,” said Mansour on Monday, referring back to …

U.N. Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee

The Hindu  

The United Nations Security Council president on April 8 referred the Palestinian Authority's application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new member. "We sincerely hope after 12 years since we change our status to an observer state, that the Security Council will elevate itself to implementing the global consensus on …

Security Council reviews Palestinian bid for full UN membership
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Security Council reviews Palestinian bid for full UN membership

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations Security Council said Monday that it would decide this month on the Palestinians' bid for full UN membership, with the longshot campaign unlikely to survive US opposition. Any request to become a UN member state must first pass a vote by the Security Council where Israel's ally the United States wields a veto and then be endorsed …

UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to ‘elevate itself to implementing the global consensus on the two-state solution’. The United Nations Security Council president has referred the Palestinian Authority’s application for Palestine to become a full member of the world body to its membership committee. Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour told reporters in New York that the PA …

Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinians want the Security Council to vote later this month on their revived request for full membership in the United Nations, despite the United States reiterating Wednesday that Israel and the Palestinians must first negotiate a peace agreement. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N. ambassador, said 140 countries recognize the state of Palestine, and “we believe it …

Palestinians relaunch bid to become full member of United Nations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinians relaunch bid to become full member of United Nations

Hindustan Times  

The Palestinians on Tuesday officially revived their bid for a full member state in the United Nations -- a process with an uncertain outcome but one they say is necessary in the face of Israel's offensive in Gaza. In a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, dated Tuesday and seen by AFP, UN envoy Riyad Mansour requested "upon instructions …

Palestinians seek full UN membership again, but US is almost certain to block it for a second time
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinians seek full UN membership again, but US is almost certain to block it for a second time

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Supporters of the Palestinians’ request for full membership in the United Nations asked the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to revive their application for admission submitted in 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the Palestinian Authority’s application to become the 194th member of the United Nations to then Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sept. 23, 2011, before addressing …

UN Security Council demands immediate Gaza ceasefire as US abstains
8 months, 4 weeks ago

UN Security Council demands immediate Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Al Jazeera  

UNSC calls for a ‘lasting, sustainable ceasefire’ in Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza and the release of all captives. The United Nations Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the release of all captives as the United States abstains from the vote. “The bloodbath has continued for far …

United Nations Security Council caught in 'concerning state of paralysis': UNGA president Dennis Francis
1 year ago

United Nations Security Council caught in 'concerning state of paralysis': UNGA president Dennis Francis

The Hindu  

The United Nations Security Council is caught in a "concerning state of paralysis" and aims to serve the predominance of Global North countries, United Nations General Assembly president Dennis Francis has said, underlining the need for representation and equitable participation of developing nations in decision-making in a reformed Council. As conflicts “seem to be spreading across the globe, the Security …

UN chief and many nations demand immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, but US remains opposed
1 year ago

UN chief and many nations demand immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, but US remains opposed

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations chief …

UN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza
1 year ago

UN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used a rarely exercised power to warn the Security Council on Wednesday of an impending “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and urged its members to demand an immediate humanitarian cease-fire. On Tuesday, U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told reporters that the role of the Security Council in the Israeli-Gaza war “is not to get …

The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council is trying for a fifth time to come up with a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, but it remains to be seen whether serious divisions can be overcome to produce a consensus on wording. The current draft under negotiation would demand “immediate extended humanitarian pauses” throughout the Gaza Strip …

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas war as Gaza death toll passes 10,000
1 year, 1 month ago

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas war as Gaza death toll passes 10,000

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Monday failed again to agree on a resolution on the monthlong Israel-Hamas war. The U.S. is calling for “humanitarian pauses” while many other council members are demanding a “humanitarian cease-fire” to deliver desperately needed aid and prevent more civilian deaths in Gaza. “We talked about humanitarian pauses and we’re interested in pursuing …

UN Security Council fails again to address Israel-Hamas war, rejecting US and Russian resolutions
1 year, 1 month ago

UN Security Council fails again to address Israel-Hamas war, rejecting US and Russian resolutions

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council failed again Wednesday to address the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza, rejecting rival United States and Russian resolutions. The resolution drafted by the United States, Israel’s closest ally, would have reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense, urged respect for international laws — especially protection of civilians — and called for “humanitarian pauses” to deliver desperately …

Two more resolutions to halt Israel-Gaza war fail at UN Security Council
1 year, 1 month ago

Two more resolutions to halt Israel-Gaza war fail at UN Security Council

Al Jazeera  

Elected members to work on new draft resolution amid growing frustration at council’s failure to act. It means the life and death of many civilians.” After the failure of the US resolution, the Security Council voted on a Russian-drafted text that called for a humanitarian ceasefire and withdrawal of Israel’s order for civilians in Gaza to relocate south ahead of …

At U.N., Palestinians call for halt to Israeli offensive, world powers mull options
1 year, 2 months ago

At U.N., Palestinians call for halt to Israeli offensive, world powers mull options

The Hindu  

The Palestinian United Nations envoy appealed to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday to do more to stop a "crime against humanity" by Israel, which has warned nearly half of the population of the Gaza Strip to relocate as it plans an assault. We need all of us to do more to stop this crime against humanity," Palestinian U.N. envoy …

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

The Hindu  

UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors on October 8, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action. Russia’s U.N. ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, told The Associated Press the Americans tried to say during the meeting that Russia isn’t condemning …

UN Security Council meets on Gaza-Israel, but fails to agree on statement
1 year, 2 months ago

UN Security Council meets on Gaza-Israel, but fails to agree on statement

Al Jazeera  

US pushes for harsh condemnation of Hamas but fails to achieve the consensus necessary for a statement. The United Nations Security Council has met behind closed doors in an emergency session amid the war between Israel and Gaza but failed to achieve the unanimity needed for a joint statement. “My message was to stop the fighting immediately and to go …

Joe Biden will urge UN to expand Security Council
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Biden will urge UN to expand Security Council

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden is expected to call for the UN Security Council to be expanded to counter Russia and China as world leaders gather in New York. Speaking to The Telegraph at the White House, Mr Kirby said: “I think President Biden, and you’ll hear him talk about this a little bit more next week, we have been clear that we …

Palestinian backers and Israel at odds over holy site visit
1 year, 11 months ago

Palestinian backers and Israel at odds over holy site visit

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinians and many Muslim and non-Muslim supporters sharply disagreed with Israel on Thursday at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting over the visit of an ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister to a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site and its impact. The Palestinians warned it could lead to another deadly uprising, while Israel dismissed it as “a trivial matter” …

UN Security Council stresses Al-Aqsa status quo, takes no action
1 year, 11 months ago

UN Security Council stresses Al-Aqsa status quo, takes no action

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian envoy: ‘What red line does Israel need to cross for the Security Council to finally say, enough is enough?’ United Nation’s Security Council members voiced concern and stressed the need to maintain the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, but did not commit to any action days after Israel’s new far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made …

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underlined the need to "modernise" the U.N. Security Council by making it more inclusive and increasing the number of permanent seats in the global body, a "long-standing" goal of India. "We recognise that to meet the challenges we face, members of the U.N. must not only uphold the charter but also modernise the …

UN Security Council holds urgent meet on Jerusalem unrest but skips statement
3 years, 7 months ago

UN Security Council holds urgent meet on Jerusalem unrest but skips statement

India Today  

The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday on the unrest in Jerusalem but issued no immediate statement, with diplomats saying the United States believed public comments would be counterproductive. "The United States is engaging constructively to ensure any action by the Security Council is helpful in de-escalating tensions," a spokesperson for the US mission to the UN said. …

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