UN Security Council

Russia and China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the US-Israel war began.

Watered down version

UN Security Council to vote on Hormuz shipping resolution

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a significantly watered-down resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after China opposed authorizing force.

Sa'ar reveals:

Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Strait of Hormuz closure

Bahrain seeks UN mandate to counter Iran threats

Bahrain submits UN Security Council draft authorizing "all necessary means" to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Resolution backed by Gulf states and US.

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

France proposes plan requiring Lebanon to recognize Israel and disarm Hezbollah in exchange for Israeli withdrawal; proposal aims to end the state of war and facilitate peace talks within a month.

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Gulf states and condemning threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran denounces the move as a “blatant misuse" of the body.

Danon to UNSC

'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells the Security Council: "Hezbollah is not attacking Israel to protect Lebanon or to protect Lebanese citizens. It is acting to serve the Iranian regime's agenda."

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Lebanon

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting at France’s request to discuss the situation in Lebanon, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns discussion won't disarm Hezbollah.

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

Russia questions how Board of Peace will work with UNSC

Russia questions how Trump’s Board of Peace will work with the UN Security Council, cites the board’s mandate and lack of UN Secretary-General participation.

Iran tells UN:

'We will respond decisively to any US aggression'

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani sends a letter to the Security Council condemning President Trump’s recent military threats and warning of a decisive response to any US aggression.

Ambassador Waltz:

'Hamas must and will disarm'

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz tells the UN that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction.

Sa’ar blasts UN 'anti-Israeli obsession' at Security Council

Ahead of a Security Council session, Gideon Sa’ar denounces 85 nations, defends Jewish rights to the land, and backs President Trump’s Gaza plan.

Danny Danon: 'Ayatollah regime exports hatred and terror'

'Houthis are not fighting over land or borders, their flag says it all,' Israeli Ambassador to the UN tells its Security Council.

Ambassador Waltz:

Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran

US Ambassador tells UN that “all options are on the table" to stop Iran’s killings, blasting the regime.

UN Security Council to meet after US ousts and arrests Maduro

UN Security Council to meet following the US ouster of Venezuela’s President. Guterres warns of a “dangerous precedent," while both sides trade accusations over international law and the use of force.

US envoy:

'Israel has full right to recognize Somaliland'

At the UN Security Council, the US deputy envoy defends Israel’s right to recognize Somaliland and criticizes the Council’s double standards toward the Jewish state.

UN Security Council convenes over Israel recognizing Somaliland

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon condemns UN 'double standards' in allowing countries to unilaterally recognize 'Palestine' while condemning Israel for recognizing Somaliland.

Over nuclear talks

US and Iran clash at UN

US and Iran exchange sharp words at the UN over nuclear talks, with Washington demanding zero enrichment and Tehran rejecting what it calls “unfair” terms.

UN delegation urges Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire compliance

A UN Security Council delegation urges Israel and Hezbollah to uphold the 2024 ceasefire, backs Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, while warning peacekeepers must not be targeted.

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

In a special Security Council meeting, Israel's ambassador to the UN attacked the Palestinian Authority, claiming that it is not preventing the establishment of terrorism.

Danon confronts Syrian Amb. at UN Security Council

After the Prime Minister's visit to the buffer zone in Syria, Danon criticized Damascus in a Security Council discussion, claiming that it does not protect minorities.

How UNSC Resolution 2803 can be turned against Israel

There are flaws at the heart of the Resolution that could cost us dearly in the near future. Opinion.

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Despite Palestinian state concerns

Netanyahu hails UN vote on Trump’s 20-point Gaza resolution

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the UN Security Council’s approval of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to stability, normalization, and prosperity.

Urges implementation

PA welcomes UN Gaza resolution

Palestinian Authority welcomes UN resolution on Gaza, urging swift implementation and pledging to assume full responsibility in the Strip as part of a “two-state solution”.

Trump hails UN vote:

'More exciting announcements ahead'

US President welcomes the UN’s approval of his Gaza plan, calling it a “historic” vote: This will lead to further peace all over the world.

Hamas:

'UN resolution imposes foreign control over Gaza'

Hamas condemns the UN’s approval of Trump’s Gaza plan, rejecting international oversight and insisting resistance remains “a legitimate right tied to ending the occupation”.

With 'path to a Palestinian state'

Security Council passes US resolution on int'l force in Gaza

UN Security Council approves US-backed resolution to establish an international force in Gaza. 13 countries vote in favor, Russia and China abstain.

Peace Now praises Trump ahead of UN vote on Gaza plan

Left-wing Israeli org. welcomes reference to 'pathway' toard a Palestinian state in the language of a US resolution which the UN Security Council will vote on.

Hamas opposes US proposal at United Nations

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem claims US proposal at United Nations Security Council does not prevent war in Gaza or protect 'Palestinian nation's' right to self-determination.

Hamas:

'US resolution undermines Gaza’s sovereignty and self-rule'

Hamas spokesman rejects the US-backed UN resolution on Gaza, warns of foreign control.

US and Arab states:

Gaza peace plan 'a sincere path to Palestinian statehood'

The US and eight nations issue a joint statement backing UN resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a sincere path to Palestinian statehood and regional stability.

Russia challenges US Gaza plan with rival UN resolution

Russia submits a rival Gaza resolution at the UN, challenging the US draft backing Trump’s peace plan.

World Bank endorses US-proposed Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

The World Bank backs a US-drafted UN resolution to establish a transitional Gaza authority and $70B recovery plan. The proposal includes a two-year mandate and a stabilization force with regional support.

Ahead of White House visit

UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa

The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.

Danon to UN

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

Snapback to take effect:

UN rejects last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

UN Security Council rejects resolution that would give Iran a six-month extension before sanctions are reimposed.

Sa'ar welcomes

UN backs reimposition of sanctions on Iran

The UN Security Council fails to stop the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Minister Sa'ar hails the move, saying it will help prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while Iran vows to respond to “unlawful” action.

Palestinian Authority disappointed with US policy

Spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas accuses US of complicity in Gaza war, urges policy reevaluation.

US vetoes unilateral Security Council resolution against Israel

The UN Security Council voted on Algeria’s Gaza resolution demanding a ceasefire, but the US vetoed it for failing to condemn Hamas or demand hostage releases.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

After 50 years, UN votes to disband UNIFIL

UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN Security Council debates future of UNIFIL in Lebanon

The UN Security Council is debating a French-drafted resolution to ultimately withdraw the UNIFIL peacekeeping force from Lebanon. Israel and the US reportedly oppose the plan, arguing the force is crucial to prevent Hezbollah's expansion.

US Amb. To UN:

Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

US Ambassador Dorothy Shea condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, calling for the release of detained sailors and warning of Iranian support fueling regional instability.

Sa’ar at UN:

'Hostages must be freed - the world must hold Hamas accountable'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar speaks at the UN Security Council, slams the UN and media for their bias, and accuses Hamas of "pure evil" and starvation tactics.

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC

'Don't let the hostages die'

Ilay David, the brother of Evyatar David, addresses UN Security Council and demands and end to the UN's silence on the plight of the hostages before it is too late.

Sa'ar at UN

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Ahead of UN Security Council session on the hostages, Israel's Foreign Minister notes the starvation of the hostages seen in recent Hamas videos, says states that pressure Israel and seek to recognize Palestine only prolong the war.

Danon announces

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Israeli Amb. to the UN announces steps being taken in response to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' 'blood libels' and favoring of Hamas.

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the UN Security Council to act against Syria's brutal persecution of Druze civilians in Sweida, calling for accountability and warning that silence enables further atrocities against minorities across Syria.

Danon to UN:

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

Danon at UN Security Council:

'When time ran out, America showed courage'

Israel’s UN Ambassador praises the US for "removing the greatest existential threat" to global security after strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The US and Israel defend the action as self-defense, while Iran condemns it as a violation of international law.

Ambassador Danon:

'The world should say thank you to Trump'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN praises US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, says that the entire world should thank President Trump for "protecting the free world with strength and moral clarity."

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

The discussion is being held at the initiative of several countries, including Russia and China, who are promoting a draft resolution condemning the US and Israel.

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote:

'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends America's veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at Israel, blasting it as 'counterproductive,' and warning it emboldens Hamas. 'We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.

At Security Council:

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

US Envoy to UN:

Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups