The Latest Breaking News from the United Nations Security Council

Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory

A missile strike that killed 12 children playing soccer in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, 2024, has prompted international concern that the Middle East conflict could expand into the disputed territory.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

DRC conflict risks spreading: African leaders must push for solutions beyond military intervention

In response to the deepening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council established a panel of independent experts in 2023 to examine the situation and provide it with options to address the conflict. In June 2024, the UN released the panel’s final report.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: US warns of ‘serious concern’ about recent civilian casualties in Gaza – as it happened

The US secretary of state reportedly told senior Israeli leaders they must do more to reduce civilian casualties

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024

Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians

One of Israel’s worst attacks kills at least 274 Palestinians at Nuseirat camp, leaving hospitals struggling to cope.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2024

Security Council to vote on resolution decrying attacks on UN and aid workers, demanding protection

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a resolution that strongly condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and U.N. personnel

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced by Russia and China that would ban member states from placing weapons of any kind in outer space.

Space · May 22, 2024

Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian State UN Membership

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP.

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024

Qatar’s prime minister says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role

Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas after suffering criticism, its prime minister said on Wednesday. "Qatar is in the process of a complete re-evaluation of its role," Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told a Doha news conference. This comes as…

France 24 · Apr 17, 2024

Security Council To Vote Thursday On Palestinian State UN Membership

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP. Amid Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the Palestinians in early April revived a membership application first made to the world body in 2011, though the…

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

World Leaders Urge Restraint In Israel-Iran Conflict

Global leaders urge Israel to show restraint after Iran's military attack to prevent escalation. UN calls for de-escalation.

Top News · Apr 15, 2024