Diplomats
UN officials sounded the alarm on the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, warning that millions of people continue to face hardship despite efforts to rebuild the country's political institutions. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi called for a renewed commitment to involving women in the country'
Humanitarian aid
As the shaky truce between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, despite being tested earlier this week by a wave of deadly strikes, Israel is facing renewed criticism for blocking crucial aid from entering the Gaza Strip. Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, 600 aid trucks per day were
United Nations
The recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has highlighted the severe impact of restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to Tamara Al-Rifai, Director of External Relations and Communications at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the ICJ opinion reveals significant
Hamas
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark decision obligating Israel to facilitate the access of aid to the Gaza Strip and assist the missions of United Nations organizations, including UNRWA. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, condemned the occupation for the crime of using starvation as a method
United Nations
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the "occupying power" by ensuring aid can flow freely into the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The court's advisory opinion, requested by the General Assembly, emphasizes the need for Israel to respect the
Israeli foreign relations
The International Court of Justice has issued an advisory opinion, ruling that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the occupying power in the Occupied Palestinian Territory by ensuring aid can flow freely and respecting the rights of the UN and humanitarian agencies. The court emphasized Israel's obligation to
International relief
The International Court of Justice has issued a nonbinding advisory opinion, ordering Israel to cooperate with UN agencies, including UNRWA, in providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The opinion, delivered on Wednesday, focuses on Israel's duty to allow international aid agencies to operate in
Diplomats
At a critical moment for Syria, the UN Secretary-General's Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Najat Roshdi, has stressed the need for urgent steps to ensure an inclusive transformation in the country, especially regarding the political participation of women and members of ethnic and religious minorities. Despite promises from
Humanitarian aid
United Nations humanitarian agencies have made progress in scaling up the response to the crisis in the Gaza Strip, but providing vital support to the northern area remains a challenge due to the ongoing closure of key crossings. Since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 10, over 425,000
Political parties
A United Nations report released on Wednesday warns that cuts to social protection for people living in poverty have created a fertile ground for far-right movements to thrive worldwide. The report, authored by UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Olivier De Schutter, highlights the devastating impact of
Trump, Donald
US President Donald Trump stated on October 20 that Hamas would be "eradicated" if the group breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel. This comes as the United Nations and Israeli officials call for restraint after a weekend of renewed violence in Gaza. Trump claimed that Hamas is now
Human rights
Haiti is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in years, with gang violence escalating rapidly, displacing hundreds of thousands of people, and committing widespread human rights abuses. The situation remains dire, with over 1.3 million people displaced, half of the population facing food insecurity, and the humanitarian response plan only
