UN chief urges strong action for two-state ME solution

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday pushed countries to ‘take irreversible action towards implementing a two-state solution’ between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of an international conference in June.’I encourage Member States to go beyond affirmations, and to think creatively about the concrete steps they will take to support a viable two-state solution before it […]

UN rights chief demands world act to stop Israel’s Gaza ‘catastrophe’

The UN rights chief called on countries to halt a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza, where a total Israeli blockade on aid is pushing the Palestinian territory towards a collapse of critical life-saving support.’As the complete blockade of assistance essential for survival enters its ninth week, there must be concerted international efforts to stop this humanitarian […]