United Nations

The United Nations (UN) is a massive intergovernmental organization founded after the end of World War II to foster healthy diplomacy; maintain global peace and stability; and facilitate international cooperation.

Based in New York with branches all over the world, the UN is the world's largest international organization.

It consists of six principal organs:

  1. The General Assembly, which consists of all UN member states, which votes to admit new members, adopts the budget, and elects members to other organs in the organization.
  2. The Security Council, which adopts compulsory resolutions and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
  3. The Economic and Social Council, which helps facilitate economic and social cooperation between different nations and between the UN and other organizations.
  4. The Secretariat, the UN's administrative organization led by the UN secretary-general.
  5. The International Court of Justice, which settles legal disputes between member nations.
  6. The Trusteeship Council, which dealt with colonial possessions but which has been defunct since 1994.

The UN also consists of several smaller agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The UN overall is led by the secretary-general, who is currently Antonio Guterres. 

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Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says

A UN-backed report published in March said that famine was imminent and likely to occur by May in northern Gaza and could spread across the enclave by July.

By REUTERS
24/04/2024

Satterfield: High risk of famine in north Gaza, despite Israel’s increased aid

“More must be done though to ensure that assistance is effectively and efficiently moved” not just in southern and central Gaza, but also “in the north,” Satterfield said.

Review says UNRWA has 'robust' neutrality steps, issues persist

The report, which could prompt some donors to review funding freezes, also said Israel had yet to provide supporting evidence for its claim against the agency.

By REUTERS
22/04/2024

Thanks to the UN's bias against Israel, Islamic extremism reached Europe

Why do countries not wake up and see what is already happening in European countries, with Islamic enclaves established by the refugees that even the local police are afraid to enter?

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
20/04/2024

State Department: US to vote no on PA membership resolution at UN

State officials cite Hamas and failing to meet membership criteria as reasons for the negative vote.

UNRWA chief warns: 'Man-made famine tightening grip' across Gaza

"In the north, infants and young children have begun to die of malnutrition and dehydration," he said.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Iran’s attack overshadows Palestinian bid for UN membership - analysis

The world, within weeks of Hamas’s barbarism, once again became intoxicated with the idea of a Palestinian state, thinking that this will be the magic potion to all the Middle East’s problems.

17/04/2024

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 194?

IDF destroys launchers in Gaza • Rocket directly hits building in north • US shoots down Houthi UAVs •IDF destroys Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe

Chris Sidoti, one of the members of the commission said they saw "active obstruction" by Israel "of our efforts to receive evidence from Israeli witnesses and victims."

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

Bringing food and water: Israel ramps up humanitarian aid to northern Gaza

Such steps by the IDF and COGAT include fixing a central water pipe, transferring aid trucks, and assisting in opening bakeries.

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