Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Criticized for Wearing a Yellow Star of David
Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem museum in Jerusalem, said Israelis should instead display the country’s flag as a sign of strength.
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Israel Calls For U.N. Secretary General Guterres to Resign
Israel called for the U.N. secretary general to resign after he said that Hamas’s “appalling attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”
U.S. Says a Cease-Fire in the Israel War Would Only Benefit Hamas
A White House spokesman said the administration supported humanitarian pauses to allow aid to reach Gaza and civilians to evacuate.
Families of Hostages Kidnapped By Hamas Rally to Put Pressure on the U.N.
Relatives of those being held in Gaza rallied outside U.N. headquarters on Tuesday.
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution on Israel-Hamas War
The American ambassador said the U.S. couldn’t support a measure that didn’t mention Israel’s right to self-defense.
Kenyan-Led Security Mission in Haiti: What to Know
With hundreds killed, abducted and injured in a worsening cycle of gang violence in Haiti, a Kenyan plan to lead a mission to help stabilize the country won U.N. approval on Monday.
UN Approves Kenya’s Mission to Stabilize Haiti
Kenyan security forces are expected to head to Haiti for a year to combat gang violence that has killed thousands and forced many more people to flee widespread murders, kidnappings and extortion.
Here Are Highlights of Zelensky’s Trip to U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine completed a three-day visit to the United States, where he addressed the U.N. General Assembly and tried to shore up continued support from Washington.
Zelensky Tells U.N. Security Council It’s Useless While Russia Has a Veto
The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the Security Council, where five permanent members wield veto power — a high barrier to taking action.
Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises
As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad.