UN Experts: Palestinians Face Systematic Violence from Settlers and Hamas
A UN inquiry details systematic violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and Hamas, citing human rights violations, sexual violence, and executions.
A UN inquiry details systematic violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and Hamas, citing human rights violations, sexual violence, and executions.
A UN peacekeeper, identified as Sergeant Milovan Jovanivić, was killed in a new attack in Lebanon, prompting condemnation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Two other peacekeepers were injured in the incident, which is under investigation. The UN stressed that deliberate attacks on peacekeepers violate international humanitarian law and Security Council resolutions.
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has documented repeated attacks on Gaza’s law enforcement personnel, warning that their routine targeting may constitute war crimes under international law. These incidents contribute to the collapse of civilian order amid the ongoing conflict.
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, amidst concerns over potential strikes on Beirut and uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations.
Thousands are fleeing Beirut’s southern suburbs amid renewed Israeli threats against Hezbollah, prompting UN calls for de-escalation and humanitarian aid as a deepening crisis unfolds.
UN human rights observers condemned escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza during Eid al-Fitr, reporting 26 deaths. Reports detail multiple airstrikes resulting in civilian casualties, including children, and highlight dire humanitarian conditions and ongoing displacement.
A UN report covering October 2023 to May 2025 details widespread violations, including war crimes and potential crimes against humanity, by both Israeli and Palestinian parties in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.