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‘Lethal’ – UN Slams Israel’s Use of ‘Warlike Tactics’ in Occupied West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Dujarric told a press brief that three of the 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli occupation forces between November 5 and 11, were targeted by airstrikes. The United Nations Spokesperson for […]

Israel’s Warfare in Gaza ‘Consistent with Genocide’ – UN Special Committee
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The report focuses on the catastrophic impact of the war in Gaza on the rights of Palestinians. Israel’s warfare in the besieged Gaza Strip is consistent with the characteristics of […]

‘Gravest Crimes’ – UN Condemns Dehumanization of Gaza Civilians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Joyce Msuya criticized the international community for contenting with statements of condemnations void of any tangible actions to stop the genocide in Gaza. The United Nations Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian […]

‘Famine is Imminent’ in North Gaza – FRC Calls for Immediate Action
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “If no effective action is taken by stakeholders with influence, the scale of this looming catastrophe is likely to dwarf anything we have seen so far in the Gaza Strip […]

Iran Denies Allegations of Assassination Plot against Trump amid Renewed US Accusations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This statement comes in response to renewed claims by the US Department of Justice, which unveiled charges related to an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. The Iranian Foreign Ministry […]

70% of Gaza Victims are Children, Women – UN Slams Israel’s Unprecedented Level of Killing
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The high number of fatalities per attack was principally due to the Israeli use of weapons with wide area effects in densely populated areas. Close to 70 percent of Palestinians […]

‘Surpassing World War II’ Figures – Israel Dropped Over 85,000 Tonnes of Bombs on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff These bombs have severely damaged environmental components, posing a grave threat to the health of humans and wildlife. Israel’s military has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza […]

Palestinians ‘Starving while World Watches On’ – UN Describes ‘Deadly Conditions’ in Northern Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Israeli military ground operations have left Palestinians without the essentials to survive.” – Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Joyce Msuya. The Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Joyce Msuya, said on […]

The Story Began Years Ago: Why Israel Banned UNRWA
By Ramzy Baroud Israel’s banning of UNRWA should represent an opportunity for those concerned about the standing of the United Nations, to remind Israel that UN members who have no respect for international law […]

‘Moral Responsibility’ – UN Urges Compliance with International Law for Arms Shipments
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Secretary-General Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, noted that any provision of weapons should not breach international law. The United Nations Secretary-General Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said on Monday that all countries supplying weapons […]

Israel Officially Cuts Ties with UNRWA, Claims Agency ‘Infiltrated’ by Hamas
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An independent review commissioned by the United Nations to Israeli allegations last April revealed that Israel has not provided sufficient evidence to support its claims against UNRWA. On Sunday, Israel […]

‘Hanging by the Thread’ – Head of UNRWA Says World Must End the War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Lazzarini slammed the international community for trying to replace UNRWA instead of ending the genocide. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said on […]

‘Apocalyptic’ – UN Says Entire Population in Northern Gaza at Risk of Death
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Top UN officials warned in a statement that Palestinians are at risk of dying from ‘disease, famine and violence.’ United Nations agencies described the situation in the northern Gaza Strip […]

Israel Bombed Medical Supplies Delivered to Kamal Adwan Hospital – UN Confirms
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “OCHA tells us that the third floor of the Kamal Adwan Hospital was bombed today, resulting in the loss of medical supplies that was delivered just five days ago” – […]

Israeli Ambassador Demands Her Resignation – UN Rapporteur Calls Out Israel’s Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon called on Wednesday for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, following her remarks on the “eradication of Palestinians” from their […]

Israeli Strikes near Baalbek Ruins – UN Calls for Protection of Cultural Heritage
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley is known to host significant Roman ruins and is recognized as a World Heritage site. The United Nations Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, […]

‘Urgent Decisive Action’ – AU Calls on UN to Hold Israel Accountable under Intl. Law
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Moussa Faki Mahamat further called on Israel to respect the international humanitarian law that mandates the provision of relief aid “for civilians in need.” The Chairperson of the African Union […]

‘Unchecked Impunity’ – Iran Warns UN that Israel’s Aggression Destabilizes Entire Region
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The session was requested by Russia, Algeria, and China following a letter sent by Iravani to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and members of the Security Council. The Iranian envoy to the […]

‘Collective Punishment’ – Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Condemned
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli lawmakers voted 92-10 in favor of a law barring UNRWA from conducting “any activity” inside Israeli territory, and 87-9 in favor of another bill which restricts the agency’s activities […]

‘Special Intent to Commit Genocide’ – South Africa Files Memorial in ICJ Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The evidence is detailed in over 750 pages of text, supported by exhibits and annexes of over 4,000 pages. South Africa has filed its memorial to the International Court of […]

‘They Must Carry this Genocide with Shame’ – UN Urges World Leaders to End the Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN special rapporteur on health accused world leaders of bankruptcy for failing to stop the genocide in Gaza. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, urgently appealed […]

‘Are Palestinian Children’s Lives Not Worth Anything?’ – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Slams UN
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Where is the system of justice in the United Nations? Only to put out documents and statements? Are the lives of the children of Palestine not worth anything?” Venezuelan President […]

‘Deeply Disturbing’ – WHO Loses Contact with Kamal Adwan Hospital Staff after Israeli Raid
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Medical staff have been rounded up and placed in a single room, with several staff members, including Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, summoned to the […]

‘Exhausting Means for Survival’ – Guterres on Suffering in Northern Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN chief stressed the need to protect the Palestinian civilian population and be able to receive humanitarian aid. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, voiced on Wednesday […]

‘Unprecedented’ – UNDP Says War has Reversed Development in Gaza by 70 Years
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “In the State of Palestine poverty is projected to rise to 74.3% in 2024, up from 38.8% at the end of 2023, affecting 4.1 million people, including 2.61 million people […]

‘Israel Gave White House Its Demands for Ending War in Lebanon’ – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli official also said that Israel demanded its air force “have freedom of operation in Lebanese air space.” Israel provided the United States with a document last week with […]

‘Flagrant Violation’ – Israel Demolishes UNIFIL Observation Tower in Southern Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The peacekeeping force accused Israel of deliberately demolishing a UNIFIL tower and a fence labeling it as ‘a flagrant violation of international law and resolution 1701.’ The United Nations Interim […]

‘International Crimes’ – UN Launches Probe into Role of Private Sector in Enabling Israeli Occupation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The investigation’s focus will include “how the private sector is linked to, invests in and contributes to Israel’s unlawful occupation, racial segregation and apartheid regime in the oPt and the […]

‘Most Dangerous Olive Season’ – Palestinian Woman Killed, Foreign Activist Beaten as Settler Attacks Escalate
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN Experts have warned that Palestinian farmers in the West Bank are facing “the most dangerous olive season ever.” Israeli forces have shot and killed a 59-year-old Palestinian woman as […]

‘Choking Off Supplies’ – UN Warns of Devastating Situation in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The military offensive in northern Gaza is choking off people’s access to the essentials for their survival, including water”. The Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq warned on Thursday […]