Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations

Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein of Jordan speaks during a news conference at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva.

UN sets up human rights probe into Gaza killings, to Israel’s fury

Conflict & Justice

The special session of the Human Rights Council was convened after the bloodiest day for Palestinians in years on Monday, when 60 were killed by Israeli gunfire during demonstrations that Israel said included attempts to breach its frontier fence.

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UNESCO Admits ‘Palestine’ As Full Member

Arts, Culture & Media