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Why the two-degree climate goal?

In the fight against climate change, a pivotal aim is to cap the average global temperature rise at two degrees Celsius; But what's the origin of this figure, and are there alternative targets worth considering?

Itamar Karbi/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.23.24

כינוס מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם בדיון לפני הצבעה בעניין בקשת הפלסטינים לקבלת חברות מלאה באו"ם

US vetoes Palestinian full membership bid in UN Security Council

Israel's UN envoy criticized the international body, and said that member states' willingness to vote on the request rewards Hamas for terrorism, calling it 'the vilest reward for the vilest crimes'; 12 member states supported the resolution and 2 abstained

Itamar Eichner, AP | 04.19.24

המכתב של מאיר פרוש לשליח הא"ם למזרח התיכון

Haredi lawmaker asks UN to deliver matzah and wine to Gaza hostages

Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Meir Porush sends urgent letter to UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland asking for his help in coordinating the delivery on 'humanitarian basis' after apparently confusing UN and Red Cross

Itamar Eichner | 04.18.24

מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם יום לאחר המתקפה האיראנית על ישראל

'Ayatollah regime acts like Nazi regime,' Erdan tells UN Security Council

Israeli ambassador to the UN calls on United Nations to reinstate sanctions on Tehran and recognize the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror organization

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.15.24

תיעוד תכולת סיוע הממתינה לאיסוף של גורמי האו"ם

Aid from 600 trucks stranded inside Gaza, Israel says

Head of COGAT tells UN to do its job after Israel increases delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip but it is not collected or distributed

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 04.11.24

What are Israel's options at this dramatic junction?

Opinion: To avoid international coercion or worse, we should be our own deus ex machina, and initiate steps to emerge from the imbroglio

Tova Herzl | 04.09.24

UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee

Israel's UN envoy Gilad Erdan says Palestinian state would be a threat to Israel and a blatant violation of the UN Charter and if the Palestinian request is granted the UN would be remembered as an organization captured by terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 04.08.24

Security Council to discuss Palestinian request for full UN membership

Palestinians' 2011 bid for full UN membership failed, resulting in observer state status; renewing their efforts, they now seek Security Council approval but face likely US veto if they secure the required majority

Itamar Eichner | 04.07.24

אנטוניו גוטרש מזכ"ל ה או"ם ב בית ספר של אונר"א ב עמאן ירדן

UN chief calls for release of hostages on 6-month anniversary of Oct 7 attack

Guterres and UN 'mourn with Israelis for the 1,200 people, including many women and children, who were killed in cold blood,' adding 'nothing can justify the horror unleashed by Hamas'

I24news | 04.07.24

Minister says U.S. must back Israel if seeks presence in Mideast

Energy Minister credits upcoming Biden-Trump rematch as reason for U.S shift in policy toward Israel, in light of American refusal to veto UN's latest ceasefire resolution in the Security Council

Itamar Eichner | 04.03.24

מתוך התערוכה Negative-Positive בכנסיה לביין האו"ם

October 7 exhibit arrives at United Nations New York headquarters

After opposition from the UN headquarters, exhibition by Israeli sculptor Orna Ben-Ami showcases the horrors committed by Hamas; 'UN leadership claimed it is a politically sensitive issue under dispute,' Israel's ambassador to the UN says

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.24

Israeli report disproves hunger claims in Gaza: 80% increase in aid trucks entering the Strip daily

Defense Ministry body COGAT issues report that notes a higher amount of food trucks are entering the Strip than did before October 7 and points to errors in UN report on food security

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.24

UN peacekeeping force attacked in Lebanon; IDF clears the air on allegations

Lebanese media outlets affiliated with Hezbollah claim drone attacked UNIFIL vehicle in southern Lebanon, injuring 4 troops, one of them seriously

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 03.30.24

ראש הממשלה נתניהו בפגישתו עם הסנטור ריק סקוט

Netanyahu: US failure to veto Security Council resolution encouraged Hamas

Meeting Republican Senator Rick Scott, PM blasts Biden administration's policies; 'My message to Hamas is clear - pressure will not work'; Senator Graham calls starvation accusations 'bullsh*t and a blood libel'

Itamar Eichner | 03.27.24

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman

'Biden and Democrats betrayed Israel,' ex-US envoy David Friedman says

Concern about whether the alliance between Israel and the US is still strong is 'fair question,' former US ambassador to Israel under former US President Donald Trump tells Ynet Studio

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 03.27.24

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