United Nations

Despite frigid weather and floods, Hamas stops UN from building weatherproof Gaza shelters - report

Hamas operatives threatened the ministry staff with violence if they continued working alongside the UNDP on the project, the PA official told Jusoor News International.

Displaced Palestinians sit in a tent during a rainy day at a tent camp in Gaza City, November 7, 2026.
Israel Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon visits Hamas Tunnel in Gaza. November 15, 2026

UN ambassadors enter Gaza for first time, tour Hamas tunnel with Israeli envoy Danny Danon

Francesca Albanese, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur, speaks during the International Day of Action of Dockworkers and the general strike through the streets on October 30, 2026 in Livorno, Italy.

Francesca Albanese to receive award from Amnesty International in secret Paris ceremony - report

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025.

UN human rights chief calls on Houthis to return body of Yemeni staff member who died in custody


UN nuclear watchdog IAEA raises alarm over uninspected Iranian uranium enrichment plant at Isfahan

The IAEA said it "does not know [the] Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant's exact location, status for safeguards purposes, or whether it contains nuclear material."

The flag of Iran is seen outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters during a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on March 02, 2026 in Vienna, Austria;illustrative

Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis

The summit increasingly serves as a diplomatic gathering for networking, bilateral meetings, and strengthening regional ties, rather than focusing on climate.

A COP31 logo is pictured near the venue ahead of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Turkey, November 8, 2026.

UN elects Iran to key committee overseeing organization's global priorities despite criticism

Iran received 144 votes to join a key UN committee overseeing organizational priorities, drawing criticism over Tehran's human rights record and support for terrorist organizations.

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Son Gyong speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 28, 2026 in New York City.

Israel excluded from COP31 climate summit in Turkey over Gaza war, Turkish minister says

Turkey excluded Israel from the COP31 climate summit over its actions in Gaza, while Iran attended, and world leaders increasingly focused on geopolitical conflicts rather than climate policy.

A COP31 sign is seen at the front entrance to the Antalya Expo center ahead of the start of COP31 on November 07, 2026 in Antalya, Turkey.

Israel leads development of first UN toolkit on documenting terror-related sexual violence

Israel is partnering with the governments of Germany and Switzerland and Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center for the project.

 Demonstrators gather during a protest the crimes and sexual violence against women in October 7 massacre, outside of United Nations headquarters in New York City, on December 4, 2023.

German UN ambassador joins Auschwitz visit for first time as Danon warns of Iranian threats

The visit, organized by Danon’s task force against antisemitism, included Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador, whose country joins the UN Security Council in January.

A delegation from over 20 countries visit Auschwitz with Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon on November 11, 2026.

IDF dismantles four illegal West Bank outposts, arrests three Israelis after riots

The IDF said forces encountered burning-tire roadblocks, rocks, and spike strips near Burqa, with two security vehicles damaged during the overnight operation.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 8, 2026.

Israeli detained by UNIFIL after illegally crossing Lebanese border at Rosh HaNikra

The IDF told The Jerusalem Post that the initial review indicated that the individual was mentally unstable, but the IDF was investigating the incident further.

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops stand in formation in front of IVECO LMVs (Light Multirole Vehicle) and B1 Centauro, at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'

The French initiative is moving forward as Macron confronts growing political, economic, and social turmoil at home.

Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army reviews the troops at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

Syrian Alawites accuse aid organizations of diverting UN assistance to militias

Photos of armed gangs patrolling UN aid distribution points and posts by SARC aid workers supporting the massacre of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria were shared with the Post.

Men inspect trucks carrying aid from UN World Food Programme (WFP), following a deadly earthquake, at Bab al-Hawa crossing, Syria February 20, 2023.