The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.
This year’s World Press Freedom Day has significant meaning as 601 reporters have fled from Russia, seeking safety in Israel. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the ongoing press crackdown.
Examining the political risks of labeling genocide, especially regarding the impending UN resolution on Srebrenica, stressing the need for caution and consensus.
An application to become a full UN member needs to be approved by the Security Council - where the United States can cast a veto - and then at least two-thirds of the 193-member General Assembly.
It was also reported that the suspension of membership is a complicated move that requires a vote by all members of the UN Security Council, along with a two-thirds majority of the assembly.
The growing ties between Tehran and Moscow come as Iran has increased its military activity against Israel through attacks by its proxy groups: Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
Head of UN Watch Hillel Neuer sits down with the ‘Post’ to discuss the ongoing controversies surrounding the UN and the Hamas attacks of October 7.
Amid rising antisemitism, Israel needs strong diplomacy, reminiscent of Abba Eban's era, to defend its image and legitimacy on the world stage.
The UN has a systematic issue of employing and legitimizing terrorists and their allies.
The UN is imbued with the respect that it often does not deserve – and with the Israel case a prime example, its institutions have increasingly been threatening freedom and peace in the world.
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