Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria 2025-01-17 12:00 New York, 17 January 2025 – The Security Council today was warned of the security and political challenges facing the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and Syria, and urged to extend their mandates for another year to help maintain stability in the … Read more
World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ January 17, 2025 Antisemitism action plan On Wednesday, the United Nations announced a new action plan to combat antisemitism around the world. The plan, developed in partnership with the World Jewish Congress, includes measures to strengthen … Read more
In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lebanon on Monday, where he met with senior government officials and members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). During his visit, the Secretary-General highlighted the challenges facing UNIFIL and the importance of the mission’s … Read more
Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO 2025-01-17 12:00 Gaza – A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could allow aid deliveries to be increased to 600 trucks per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The ceasefire, which began on Sunday, has brought a halt to the fighting … Read more
UNRWA Chief: Ceasefire Is the Start, Not the Solution January 17, 2025 [Insert City Name] – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini has emphasized that while the recently achieved ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is a positive step, it is merely the beginning … Read more
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