United Nations

Talking Points The UN's top court has ruled Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories breaks international law

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 24 July 24

Today's Big Question 'World's best-armed non-state group' on brink of all-out war with neighbour as UN chief warns of regional 'catastrophe'

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 25 June 24

Speed Read The United Nations Security Council voted to endorse a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal for Gaza

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 11 June 24

Speed Read The U.S. declined to veto a U.N. resolution calling for a two-week "immediate cease-fire" in Gaza

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 March 24

Speed Read America was the only country to vote against the resolution

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 February 24

Today's Big Question The war in Gaza has killed thousands of civilians. Judges will decide if that's a war crime.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 11 January 24

Under the radar The Week salutes those whose remarkable achievements deserve greater recognition

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 24 December 23

Speed Read Pressure mounts on Israel as reports spotlight danger to Palestinian civilians

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 23 December 23

Speed Read The United States abstained from voting for the measure, which calls for more aid but not a cease-fire

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 23 December 23

In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 14 December 23

The Explainer Critics say the new agreement does not go far enough in ending fossil fuel use

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 13 December 23

The Explainer Settler violence against Palestinians surges since 7 October attack in attempt 'to redraw the demographic map'

By The Week UK Published 9 November 23