Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the United Nations' potential role as a mediator has been largely sidelined, as noted by a UN analyst. The lack of interest from major parties in having the UN mediate has led to deep frustration among global diplomats working to address the crisis, which has resulted in significant loss of life.
Diplomats have expressed frustration over the limited impact of UN actions on the ground. Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire resolution at the Security Council were met with initial success, but the parties involved showed little regard for the resolution, undermining the UN's legitimacy in the conflict.
