UN Security Council

Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel

This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

 Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, following Israel’s attack on Iran, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 13, 2025.
US AND UK representatives vote in favor of a sanctions resolution regarding the situation in Iran and the Middle East a United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City, US, March 12, 2026.

UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, denouncing the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, March 10, 2026.

Nearly 10,000 Iranian civilian sites destroyed since beginning of war, Iran UN Ambassador claims

US President Donald Trump speaks at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026

World will know if Iran peace possible in next 10 days, Donald Trump tells Board of Peace


The UN ceasefire resolution marks a low point in US-Israel relations - opinion

Israel and the US should have, together, embraced the second part of the Security Council’s resolution and demanded the immediate release of the hostages as a prerequisite for the ceasefire.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken address the media at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, in January. It's incumbent upon Israel to avoid any further deterioration in the relationship with the US, the writer maintains.

US-Israel tensions aren't all Netanyahu's fault - analysis

Netanyahu could have done things differently, but not all the tensions in the US-Israel relationship can be dumped on the prime minister's doorstep.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the relationship with the US during the Israel-Hamas war has been far from flawless.

Netanyahu agreed to resend Israeli delegation to US, White House says

The delegation was set to discuss with US officials the alternative plans for a massive military operation in Rafah and to discuss the hostage deal negotiations.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Senator Rick Scott on March 27, 2024

Vague security council resolution hands ‘gift’ to Hamas, leaving Israel hanging - analysis

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes the US over the UN resolution, amplifying tensions in the fight against Hamas.

 IF BIDEN asks Netanyahu for a few more days, that might see the release of all the hostages as well as the removal of Hamas from power, what will Netanyahu do?

Netanyahu needs to send delegates to the US to take pressure off of strained ties- editorial

Netanyahu's decision to cancel his US trip over a nonbinding resolution suggests a missed opportunity for Israel to engage in constructive dialogue and sway opinions.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Letters to the Editor, March 27, 2024: Skewed contributions

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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State Dept: Netanyahu is wrong that Hamas pulled out of latest hostage deal because of UNSC vote

Hamas' response to the deal was prepared before the UNSC vote, not after it, a State Department spokesperson said.

 A general view shows a plate with United States, inside of the U.N. headquarters, on the day members of the United Nations Security Council vote on a Gaza resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire. March 25, 2024

Russia in UNSC: US has given Israel carte blanche to ignore ceasefire resolution

The US said that its abstention in the vote for Monday's resolution was due to the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.

Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya attends a meeting of the Security Council on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, at UN headquarters in New York, US. October 25, 2023

Celebrating UNSC resolution: Hamas and Islamic Jihad chiefs in Tehran

Hamas leader Haniyeh welcomed the UNSC resolution demanding a ceasefire but failed to mention the obligation to release the hostages.

 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh meets with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. March 26, 2024

Colombian president threatens to break ties if Israel doesn't uphold ceasefire

The threat comes following the passing of a UN Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire.

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.