The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/antonio-guterres/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:24:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Antonio Guterres | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/antonio-guterres/ 32 32 As Trump heads to G7, world leaders welcome Iran deal, stress need for regional security https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-trump-heads-to-g7-world-leaders-welcome-iran-deal-stress-need-for-regional-security/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:23:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3843074 Regional leaders focus on Mideast, as other nations offer help with clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, while insisting Tehran won't be permitted to obtain nuclear weapons

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]]> At UN Security Council, envoys blame Hezbollah for Lebanon violence, pan Israeli response https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-security-council-envoys-blame-hezbollah-for-lebanon-violence-pan-israeli-response/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834902 Assistant secretary-general says Israel's push into northern neighbor violates UN resolution, as does Hezbollah's refusal to disarm; France holds terror group, Iran responsible for fighting

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]]> Israel cuts ties with UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blasts-un-chief-for-adding-idf-to-war-zone-sexual-violence-blacklist/ Thu, 28 May 2026 22:21:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3832534 Jerusalem fumes over 'shameful,' 'baseless' placement on same list as Hamas; UN claims it verified 31 cases of abuse against male and female Palestinian detainees over past 3 years

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]]> Four contenders for UN secretary-general face live hearings; others may join race https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-contenders-for-un-secretary-general-face-live-hearings-others-may-join-race/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:24:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806788 Nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi and Costa Rican ex-president Rebeca Grynspan among those vying to replace Antonio Guterres for five-year term at helm of United Nations

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]]> US, Israel defend strikes on Iran as lawful at heated UN Security Council meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israel-defend-strikes-on-iran-as-lawful-at-heated-un-security-council-meeting/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:34:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765025 Islamic Republic's ambassador calls death of civilians amid joint attack a crime against humanity; US counterpart trades barbs over regime's mass killing of protesters last month

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]]> Iranian state TV airs ‘hit list’ of seven top Israeli officials, including Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-state-tv-airs-hit-list-of-seven-top-israeli-officials-including-netanyahu/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:43:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3753757 Katz, Zamir and Barnea also among those listed; in Persian message, IDF calls on Iranians to contact Mossad; UN chief blasted for congratulatory letter to Iran on anniversary of Islamic Revolution

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]]> Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/guterres-warns-un-faces-imminent-financial-collapse/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:47:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745092 'The crisis is deepening,' secretary-general says, citing unpaid fees and budget rules on unspent money

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]]> Israel shutters UNRWA health clinic in Jerusalem’s Old City for 30 days https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-shutters-unrwa-health-clinic-in-jerusalems-old-city-for-30-days/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:08:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734604 Closure comes after laws banned UN agency from Israeli territory, cut off access to electricity and water; spigots, power to soon be shut off in other UNRWA Jerusalem buildings

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]]> UN chief threatens to refer Israel to World Court over laws targeting UNRWA https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-threatens-to-refer-israel-to-world-court-over-laws-targeting-unrwa/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733238 In letter to PM, Guterres says legislation violates obligations under international law; UN envoy Danon says UN chief threatening Israel instead of dealing with terror in agency

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]]> Cabinet legalizes 19 West Bank outposts, including 2 vacated in 2005 disengagement https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-legalizes-19-west-bank-outposts-including-two-vacated-in-2005-disengagement/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:32:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3710732 Move unanimously approved, US was notified ahead of time, report says; PA slams 'annexation, apartheid and complete Judaization of Palestinian land'

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]]> Guterres condemns Houthis’ referral of some detained UN staff to tribunal https://www.timesofisrael.com/guterres-condemns-houthis-referral-of-some-detained-un-staff-to-tribunal/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:47:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708513 UN says dozens of its personnel have been 'held incommunicado, some for years, without any due process, in violation of international law' by Iran-backed Yemeni terror group

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]]> UN chief calls Israel’s conduct throughout Gaza war ‘fundamentally wrong’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-calls-israels-conduct-throughout-gaza-war-fundamentally-wrong/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:40:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704037 'Objective was to destroy Hamas. Gaza is destroyed, but Hamas is not yet destroyed,' Guterres tells Reuters event, claims 'strong reasons to believe' war crimes have been committed

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]]> Argentina nominates IAEA chief Grossi for UN secretary-general https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-nominates-iaea-chief-grossi-for-un-secretary-general/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:23:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698981 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno says head of UN's nuclear watchdog is globally recognized for 'extraordinary work' on international peace and security

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]]> World leaders hail hostage release as step toward peace in the Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-leaders-hail-hostage-release-as-step-toward-peace-in-the-middle-east/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664189 Merz, Macron and others call on Hamas to release bodies of remaining hostages, laud Trump for his efforts in securing Gaza ceasefire as they arrive at summit in Sharm el-Sheikh

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]]> World leaders praise Trump, mediators for Gaza agreement, express hope for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-leaders-praise-trump-mediators-for-gaza-agreement-express-hope-for-peace/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:10:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660129 UK's Starmer voices 'profound relief'; UN backs deal, will push for full implementation; Canada: 'Peace finally feels attainable'; Italy willing to send forces for peacekeeping mission

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