Middle East

Displaced in Gaza: From home comforts to the shattering horror of war

Dire conditions in Gaza marked by continuing violence, rodent infestations and the spread of infectious disease, are being made worse…

2 months ago

Gaza: Life-saving medicines blocked as killing continues, disease gains ground

Recently returned from a visit to the devastated enclave, Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s representative…

2 months ago

Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate future of Gaza amid stalled progress on lasting peace

The Security Council is discussing the stalled progress in Gaza as the fragile ceasefire there limps on, and deteriorating conditions…

2 months ago

Flak jackets and final goodbyes: Lebanon’s first responders under fire

Recent attacks killed two Lebanese Red Cross volunteers: Youssef Assaf, who died during a rescue operation on 9 March, and…

2 months ago

Security Council LIVE: Concerns grow over nuclear safety after UAE drone strike

The UN Security Council is meeting in emergency session in New York to discuss the situation in the Middle East…

2 months ago

Palestine: Killings, destruction and settler encroachment continues

Ajith Sunghay, Head of UN Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), launched its latest report which covers the…

3 months ago

Security Council meets on Syria transition and humanitarian crisis

The UN Security Council meets Friday morning in New York to discuss the evolving situation in Syria, as the country…

3 months ago

Gaza reconstruction envisages building ‘islands’ out of rubble

Across the Gaza Strip, vast piles of debris scar the landscape. More than two years of war between Hamas fighters…

3 months ago

Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk

The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, despite a ceasefire beginning 17 April.On Monday, 11 May,…

3 months ago

Children shot, stabbed and pepper-sprayed in occupied West Bank

“We're seeing attacks become increasingly coordinated,” UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva. “Documented incidents include…

3 months ago