The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continue

In the wake of the Hamas attack that killed around 1,200 Israelis – with another 250 taken hostage – more than 46,700 Palestinians have been killed, while 1.9 million have been displaced from their homes, Alexander Butler and Tom Watling write

Arab diplomats fear political vacuum and say PA should work in conjunction with UN relief agency Unrwa

UN officials stress the need for more action to address the crisis in Gaza despite recent aid increase agreement.

Less than 24 hours after the announcement of the breakthrough ceasefire in the 15 month war in Gaza, the first major hitch. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wasn’t calling a cabinet meeting to endorse the deal because Hamas was going back on key aspects of the deal.

Sheikh Mohammed also promises to support the new administration and the rehabilitation of Syria’s infrastructure.

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countries, says author Salil Tripathi

Relief at news of deal to end war in Gaza, as UK government now urged to launch family reunification scheme

If the new Israel-Hamas deal holds and their ceasefire begins on Sunday, the first stage includes a commitment to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. Announcing the deal to the US public, the outgoing president Joe Biden said the deal would “surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians”.

British director of Human Rights Watch attacks ‘dangerous hypocrisy’ of government

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, is set to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 16, 2025, as part of her confirmation process to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.