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World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ 2025-01-17 12:00 Antisemitism action plan The United Nations has launched a new action plan to combat antisemitism, a year after a series of deadly attacks on Jewish communities worldwide. The plan, which was developed in consultation … Read more

UNRWA Chief: Ceasefire Is the Start, Not the Solution Date: 2025-01-17 12:00 Source: Middle East Article: The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has stressed that the ceasefire in Gaza is only the beginning and not the end of the efforts to … Read more

In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 Beirut, Lebanon – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lebanon today to highlight the challenges faced by the country and to express his support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Guterres discussed … Read more

Gaza Ceasefire Could Boost Aid Deliveries to 600 Trucks Per Day: WHO January 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM Gaza City, Palestine – The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could significantly increase the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “The ceasefire has created a window of opportunity … Read more

Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria 17 January 2025, 12:00 The Security Council was briefed on Tuesday on the challenges facing the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon and Syria. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, told the Council that the situation in Lebanon remains fragile, with … Read more

UNRWA Chief: Ceasefire is the Start, Not the Solution Jerusalem, 2025-01-17 12:00 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but warned that it was only a temporary respite from the long-standing conflict. “A ceasefire is not a solution. It … Read more

World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ Antisemitism action plan unveiled The European Commission has unveiled a new action plan to combat antisemitism. The plan includes measures to improve Holocaust education, combat hate speech online, and support Jewish communities. DR Congo violence escalates … Read more

In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today visited Lebanon, where he met with senior government officials, peacekeepers, and civil society representatives. During his meeting with President Michel Aoun, Guterres discussed the challenges facing Lebanon, including the ongoing economic crisis, the influx of refugees from … Read more

Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced 17 January 2025 A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that the humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening, with one in eight children now internally displaced. The report, titled “Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced,” paints … Read more

Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO 2025-01-17 12:00 A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could boost the number of aid trucks entering Gaza to 600 per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The ceasefire, which took effect on Sunday, has brought a welcome respite from the … Read more