The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ban-ki-moon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:49:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ban Ki-moon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ban-ki-moon/ 32 32 Israel on verge of apartheid, hopes for peace ‘fading away,’ says former UN chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-on-verge-of-apartheid-hopes-for-peace-fading-away-says-former-un-chief/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:20:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3038859 Ban Ki-moon calls for military to exercise restraint amid uptick in violence; ex-Irish president says situation worse than under previous government, as the two visit Israel

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]]> UN Security Council unanimously backs Guterres for second term as chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-security-council-unanimously-backs-guterres-for-second-term-as-chief/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:07:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2560875 15-member council adopts resolution endorsing incumbent secretary-general to be world’s top diplomat for another five years starting January 1, 2022

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]]> Group of former world leaders warn against Israel’s annexation plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/group-of-former-world-leaders-warn-against-israels-annexation-plan/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:07:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2340097&preview=true&preview_id=2340097 The Elders, an organization founded by Nelson Mandela and which includes the previous UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon, say EU should continue pressuring Jerusalem against move

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]]> US wants to toughen UN response to peacekeeper misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-wants-to-toughen-un-response-to-peacekeeper-misconduct/ Sat, 15 Sep 2018 01:25:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1925648 Representatives of international body are facing a damaging wave of allegations of sex abuse and of failing to come to the aid of civilians caught up in violence

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]]> UN failing to recognize, fight anti-Semitism, watchdog charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-failing-to-recognize-fight-anti-semitism-watchdog-charges/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:21:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1885911 UN Watch report accuses world body of engaging in 'softcore Holocaust denial,' calls on Guterres to push reforms that will help combat Jew hatred worldwide

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]]> Leaders needed to fix global ‘mess,’ says Kofi Annan https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaders-needed-to-fix-global-mess-says-kofi-annan/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1749472 Members of The Elders group speak about the state of international affairs in the era of the Trump administration

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]]> UN-wavering: Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations expects better partners in 2017 https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-wavering-israels-ambassador-to-the-united-nations-expects-better-partners-in-2017/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:21:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1537354 US abstention on Resolution 2334 had Danny Danon bitterly disappointed -- but with Trump and Guterres incoming, he sees cause for new optimism

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]]> Former UN chief ‘very concerned’ Iran violating arms embargo — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-un-chief-very-concerned-iran-violating-arms-embargo-report/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:08:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1536489 At end of his term, Ban Ki-moon said Tehran's supply of weapons to Hezbollah could defy resolution guiding 2015 nuclear agreement

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]]> Guterres takes reins of UN amid worries over US support https://www.timesofisrael.com/guterres-takes-reins-of-un-amid-concerns-over-us-support/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:57:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1531837 As world faces global crises, new chief expresses concerns about Trump, urges New Year's resolution: 'Put peace first'

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]]> In shadow of Syria, Ban Ki-moon ends a decade as UN chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/ban-ki-moon-ends-a-decade-as-un-chief-in-shadow-of-syria/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:44:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1531332 A key figure in 2015 climate accord, outgoing secretary-general laments role of world leaders in ongoing wars and crises

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]]> New UN chief wants to meet Trump ‘as soon as possible’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-un-chief-wants-to-meet-trump-as-soon-as-possible/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 04:50:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1530016 Antonio Guterres says he is set on establishing 'constructive dialogue' with incoming US administration, amid president-elect's jabs at world body

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]]> UN chief: Security Council resolution on settlements showed ‘leadership’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-security-council-resolution-on-settlements-showed-leadership/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:51:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1527124&preview_id=1527124 Ban Ki-moon hails 'significant step,' urges Israeli, Palestinians to get back to negotiating table

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]]> Netanyahu condemns ‘brutal’ killing of Russia’s Ankara envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-condemns-brutal-killing-of-russias-ankara-envoy/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:32:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1523944 PM says ambassador's murder serves as 'stark reminder' of imperative to remain united in fighting terrorism

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]]> UN unanimously backs sending observers to Aleppo https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-unanimously-backs-sending-observers-to-aleppo/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:27:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1523612 With Russia's support, Security Council adopts resolution to monitor evacuations of remaining civilians trapped in besieged Syrian city

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]]> UN Security Council to vote Sunday on Aleppo observers https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-security-council-to-vote-sunday-on-aleppo-observers/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 03:03:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1522260 As thousands look to flee besieged areas of war-ravaged city, French proposal aims to 'avoid another Srebrenica' massacre after the fighting

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