insert_link World UN Chief Expresses Concern Over Israeli Legislation Targeting UN Relief Agency UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding draft legislation that could obstruct the UN Relief and Works Agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Israeli Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee recently approved two bills designed to limit UNRWA's operations and privileges within Israel. Guterres cautioned that these measures would impede efforts to alleviate suffering and decrease tensions in Gaza. todayOctober 9, 2024 20
insert_link World UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an urgent ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon as the Middle East conflict intensifies. He warned that the situation is worsening rapidly, with his calls for de-escalation being ignored. UN humanitarians in Lebanon are struggling to assist 1.2 million displaced people amidst heavy bombardment. On the ground for us is Jody Jacobs in New York wher the United Nations is Headquartered. todayOctober 9, 2024 27
insert_link World UN says Lebanon’s shelters are full as fighting continues The United Nations says almost all its shelters in Lebanon are full as people continue to flee their homes amidst increasing Israeli military strikes. Meanwhile, the world body is also painting a distressing picture in Gaza where at least six schools and one orphanage serving as shelters were hit in the last four days. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York. todayOctober 7, 2024 11
insert_link World UN Security Council pledge their support for Secretary General Antonio Guterres United Nations Security Council members have all committed their full support to Secretary General Antonio Guterres. This after the Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz deemed the UN chief "persona non grata" following his statement on the Iran missile attack on Israel. Jody Jacobs is there for us and now reports: todayOctober 4, 2024 18
insert_link World Iranian ambassador to the United Nations says his country’s missile strike was a necessity Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, says his country’s missile strike was a necessity and a proportionate response to Israel's continuous aggressive terrorist acts of the past two months. Iran launched high-speed missile barrages at Israel on Tuesday night, Tehran’s largest-ever attack on its regional foe. Iravani told the UN Security Council that the only way to prevent further escalation is for Israel to immediately cease […] todayOctober 3, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa South African Zionist Federation has condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel The South African Zionist Federation has condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel, calling it a dangerous escalation. The federation has criticised the South African government for their silence on the issue. The federation's Rolene Marks has urged government to denounce this act of war. She also highlighted Iran's destabilising role in the Middle East and emphasised Israel's right to self-defense: todayOctober 3, 2024 17
insert_link World Israel Launches Air Strikes in Yemen, Targeting Houthi Military Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions Israel has announced it has conducted extensive air strikes in Yemen, focusing on what it describes as military targets associated with the Houthi regime, which it labels as terrorist. These targets included a seaport, weapons depots, and various infrastructure sites. In retaliation for Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, the Iran-backed Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Israel, also affecting global trade through the Red Sea. The air strikes coincide […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Nobel Laureate Gurnah Praises South Africa’s Role in Gaza Conflict Resolution Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah commended South Africa's efforts to end the Gaza conflict during the 22nd Nelson Mandela lecture in Johannesburg. Gurnah criticized Israeli leaders for prolonging the war, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and mass displacement. He also warned that without decisive intervention, the International Court of Justice ruling would fail to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza. todaySeptember 30, 2024 23
insert_link World Netanyahu Says Hamas has got to go Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is at war 'for its life'. Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where he vowed to continue the war in Gaza until 'total victory'. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todaySeptember 30, 2024 17