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Middle East June 4

Trump admin stands by Israel, rejects UN resolution backed by UK and France

The U.S. rejected a one-sided U.N. Security Council resolution backed by the U.K., France, Russia and China calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

VIDEO May 21

Father of hostage in Gaza calls on UN Security Council to enforce resolution

Ruby Chen addressed the UN Security Council, urging it to enforce its resolution on missing persons. Chen's son, Itay, has been held by Hamas terrorists for 593 days. (Video: UNTV.)

United Nations March 20

Freed Israeli hostage tells UN, 'No more excuses,' says aid is feeding terrorists

Eli Sharabi, who was held hostage by Hamas for 491 days, spoke to the United Nations Security Council about his experience and demanded the remaining hostages be released.

Security Council June 6, 2024

5 countries elected to serve term on UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia were all elected in uncontested slates to serve a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.

Security Council May 21, 2024

UN Security Council calls for responsible arms transfers amid Ukraine-Russia war

The U.N.’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war shows no signs of stopping.

VIDEO May 21, 2024

UN Security Council calls for responsible arms transfers amid Ukraine-Russia war

The U.N.’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war shows no signs of stopping. (Credit: UNTV via Associated Press)

Australia May 6, 2024

Australia accuses China of reckless behavior after fighter jet dropped flares in front of helicopter

Australia accused China of unsafe behavior when a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of an Australian helicopter. Beijing has not commented on the incident.

UNITED NATIONS December 10, 2023

Blinken: Sexual violence Hamas committed on Oct. 7 ‘beyond anything that I’ve seen’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the evidence of violence committed by Hamas on Oct. 7 in Israel is "almost beyond human description."

UNITED NATIONS December 9, 2023

Russia warns Israel that Hamas tunnel plan would amount to 'war crime' if pursued

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a rare letter to the Security Council over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging the group to pursue an immediate cease-fire.

Middle East September 15, 2023

UN security council votes to conclude year-long probe into Islamic State activities in Iraq

The U.N. Security Council voted Friday to conclude, one year from now, an investigation into the activities of Islamic State extremists in Iraq, as requested by the Iraqi government.

VIDEO April 25, 2023

Paul Whelan's sister calls for his release at UN: 'He won't be left behind again'

Elizabeth Whelan joins 'America's Newsroom' after she confronted Russia at the U.N. Security Council on the wrongful imprisonment of her brother, Paul Whelan.