Is the UN Failing in Gaza?
By Dawn Clancy / PassBlue As the war on Gaza enters its seventh month, 35,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed, warnings of genocide and famine are mounting and reports of…
UN Report Demolishes Israeli Propaganda Campaign Against UNRWA
Israel has waged a multi-year campaign against the UN aid group for Palestinian refugees in hopes of eradicating the right of return.
UN Puts Spotlight on Attacks Against Indigenous Land Defenders
Indigenous peoples around the world are harassed and killed at alarming rates. Will the world act?
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.
U.N. Security Council Meets on Iran-Israel Conflict
The council debates the escalations in the Middle East after Iran responded Sunday to Israel’s attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, which killed seven Iranian officials including Brig. Gen.…
How Israel Weaponizes Water
Amid the intensifying water crisis that plagues billions of people across the world, Israel is using water as a weapon in its war against Palestinians by denying access and destroying…
World Court Ordered Israel to Allow Aid Into Gaza But Failed to Order Ceasefire
Seven of the 16 judges thought the ICJ should order that Israel immediately suspend its military operations in Gaza.
‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 175: ICJ Orders Israel to Stop Famine in Gaza as Israel Continues to Raid Hospitals
The International Court of Justice imposed new provisional measures in South Africa’s case against Israel for its genocide in Gaza, ordering Israel to ensure the entry of food and other…
Naked Hypocrisy: The US Cited UNSC Resolutions to Invade Iraq, Now Call Gaza Ceasefire Demand ‘Non-Binding’
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Tuesday characterized the United Nations Security Council resolution 2728 demanding an immediate ceasefire…
Can the UN Security Council Finally Wrap Its Mind Around Haiti? It’s Trying
By Damilola Banjo / PassBlue The United Nations Security Council endorsed an international police mission last fall to try to regain control of Haiti from the powerful armed gangs dominating…
Palestine Never Had a Chance for Statehood, Legally Speaking, an Expert Argues
By Darsen Hover / PassBlue Did Palestine ever have a chance to gain its full rights as a state? In his new book, “The United Nations and the Question of…
The Israel Files: WikiLeaks Docs Show Top Hollywood Producers Working With Israel To Defend Its War Crimes
The Israel Files is a new MintPress series exploring and highlighting the many revelations about the Israeli occupation of Palestine that WikiLeaks documents disclosed. It hopes to shed light on…
Ending Impunity for the Crimes Against Palestinian and Israeli Civilians, From A to Z
Mona Ali Khalil lists Israel’s crimes from A to Z and says the U.N. must fulfill its responsibility to protect the civilians in Gaza and hold all perpetrators of mass…
Western Media Concocts ‘Evidence’ UN Report On Oct 7 Sex Crimes Failed to Deliver
Western media promoted a UN report as proof Hamas sexually assaulted Israelis. Yet the report’s authors admitted they couldn’t locate a single victim, suggested Israeli officials staged a rape scene,…
Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel of Torturing Agency Staff
"The work that UNWRA does cannot be overstated," said Canadian lawmaker Salma Zahid. "It will save lives as we have seen the visuals of children dying of hunger in Gaza.…