The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-nations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png United Nations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-nations/ 32 32 Hamas members executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-members-executed-and-maimed-dozens-of-palestinians-in-gaza-un-report-says/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:39:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839847 Human rights office finds extrajudicial punishments carried out during war include 'executions, kneecapping, bone-breaking with metal pipes or cement bricks and beatings'; says acts 'amount to war crime'

The post Hamas members executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Trump: US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, but demanding stricter nuclear terms https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-us-very-close-to-deal-with-iran-but-demanding-stricter-nuclear-terms/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:52:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838288 US president says he won't let up on Islamic Republic for even a 1% chance they'd obtain a nuclear weapon, as Washington seeks IAEA resolution demanding information on uranium

The post Trump: US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, but demanding stricter nuclear terms appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> US reimposes sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur, one week after dropping them https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reimposes-sanctions-on-anti-israel-un-rapporteur-week-after-dropping-them/ Thu, 28 May 2026 02:42:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832002&preview=true&preview_id=3832002 Resumption of measures reverses federal judge's earlier ruling that said blacklisting of Francesca Albanese likely violated her free-speech rights

The post US reimposes sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur, one week after dropping them appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Who is Rebeca Grynspan, the Jewish Costa Rican running to head the UN? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-is-rebeca-grynspan-the-jewish-costa-rican-running-to-head-the-un/ Tue, 26 May 2026 14:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823654 Candidate for United Nations secretary-general, who would be first Jew and woman to head the world body, has family in Israel and has led UN office critical of the Jewish state

The post Who is Rebeca Grynspan, the Jewish Costa Rican running to head the UN? appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> UN nuclear nonproliferation negotiations fail to yield agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-nuclear-nonproliferation-negotiations-fail-to-yield-agreement/ Sat, 23 May 2026 03:52:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828741 Experts say though Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons remains in force, it 'keeps on becoming less and less anchored in reality'

The post UN nuclear nonproliferation negotiations fail to yield agreement appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> US Treasury removes anti-Israel UN envoy Francesca Albanese from sanctions list https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-treasury-removes-anti-israel-un-envoy-francesca-albanese-from-sanctions-list/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:39:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3827987 A week after federal judge nixed Trump administration's sanctions on firebrand UN special rapporteur on free speech grounds, she is quietly taken off list of sanctioned individuals

The post US Treasury removes anti-Israel UN envoy Francesca Albanese from sanctions list appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> US federal judge blocks Trump’s sanctions against anti-Israel UN envoy Albanese https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-federal-judge-blocks-trumps-sanctions-against-anti-israel-un-envoy-albanese/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:16:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3823173 Judge says measures against Francesca Albanese violate her 1st Amendment rights, after US imposed measures on her last year for 'political and economic warfare' against US, Israel

The post US federal judge blocks Trump’s sanctions against anti-Israel UN envoy Albanese appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Gaza rebuild priced at $71 billion, with most homes and nearly all businesses destroyed https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-rebuild-priced-at-71-billion-with-most-homes-and-nearly-all-businesses-destroyed/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:53:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810416 First comprehensive report since ceasefire, compiled by World Bank, UN and EU, finds war caused over $35 billion of direct damage and over $22 billion more of economic losses

The post Gaza rebuild priced at $71 billion, with most homes and nearly all businesses destroyed appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> UN might keep presence in south Lebanon once UNIFIL mandate ends, says official https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-might-keep-presence-in-south-lebanon-once-unifil-mandate-ends-says-official/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:55:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808425 UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix says Beirut is 'very clear that they would want to keep a UN presence,' after Security Council voted last year to end peacekeeping force

The post UN might keep presence in south Lebanon once UNIFIL mandate ends, says official appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Second French soldier dies of wounds sustained in Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers https://www.timesofisrael.com/second-french-soldier-dies-of-wounds-sustained-in-hezbollah-attack-on-un-peacekeepers/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3807853 Macron says Cpl. Anicet Girardin succumbed to injuries in France after being hit by gunfire in attack on base in south Lebanon last week

The post Second French soldier dies of wounds sustained in Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> 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

The post Four contenders for UN secretary-general face live hearings; others may join race appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Aid groups warn Iran war hindering global food and medicine supply, suffering set to deepen https://www.timesofisrael.com/aid-groups-warn-iran-war-is-hindering-food-and-medicine-supply-suffering-set-to-deepen/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:52:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794997 Conflict and Iranian attacks on Strait of Hormuz have cut off vital routes, compounding issues of rising fuel prices, supply chain problems and funding cuts

The post Aid groups warn Iran war hindering global food and medicine supply, suffering set to deepen appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Trump: ‘With a little more time’ the US ‘can easily’ reopen Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-with-a-little-more-time-the-us-can-easily-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:17:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3794188 On Truth Social, Trump says US can 'TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE,' with bridges, power plants next on target list; report: US quietly expelled Iran's deputy UN envoy in December

The post Trump: ‘With a little more time’ the US ‘can easily’ reopen Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Rights group head warns of ‘alarming’ risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-group-head-warns-of-alarming-risk-of-long-term-mass-displacement-in-lebanon/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:57:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793757 Claiming crisis 'far more severe' than in previous Israel-Hezbollah wars, International Organization for Migration's Amy Pope says world doesn't 'understand the scale' of problem

The post Rights group head warns of ‘alarming’ risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> UN probe shows roadside blast killed 2 UNIFIL troops; IDF: Hezbollah planted bombs https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-probe-shows-roadside-blast-killed-2-unifil-troops-idf-hezbollah-planted-bombs/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3792379 UN security source says 3rd Indonesian peacekeeper killed this week was hit by Israeli tank fire, says debris from shell found nearby; IDF investigating both incidents

The post UN probe shows roadside blast killed 2 UNIFIL troops; IDF: Hezbollah planted bombs appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>