United Nations

The United Nations (UN) is a massive intergovernmental organization founded after the end of World War II to foster healthy diplomacy; maintain global peace and stability; and facilitate international cooperation.

Based in New York with branches all over the world, the UN is the world's largest international organization.

It consists of six principal organs:

  1. The General Assembly, which consists of all UN member states, which votes to admit new members, adopts the budget, and elects members to other organs in the organization.
  2. The Security Council, which adopts compulsory resolutions and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
  3. The Economic and Social Council, which helps facilitate economic and social cooperation between different nations and between the UN and other organizations.
  4. The Secretariat, the UN's administrative organization led by the UN secretary-general.
  5. The International Court of Justice, which settles legal disputes between member nations.
  6. The Trusteeship Council, which dealt with colonial possessions but which has been defunct since 1994.

The UN also consists of several smaller agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The UN overall is led by the secretary-general, who is currently Antonio Guterres. 

IDF securing GHF sites critical for stifling Hamas control of population in Gaza

This comes amid fierce allegations and footage of live bullets shot at Palestinians at the GHF sites, which the UN has called a humanitarian catastrophe, where hundreds have been reportedly killed.

 Palestinians approach to collect aid supplies from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.
 An Iranian man holds a newspaper with a cover photo of Iran and US flags on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 19, 2025

Iranian newspaper calls to arrest and execute IAEA chief, European nations condemn

 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said US strikes on Sunday had caused significant damage to nuclear facilities.

IAEA cooperation cannot continue due to 'security concerns,' Iran says

 IRANIAN FLAGS fly as fire and smoke rise from an Israeli attack on the Sharan oil depot in Tehran on Sunday. The world watches as Israel exercises the most basic right of any sovereign state: the right of self-defense, says the writer.

IAEA chief: Despite strikes on nuclear sites, Iran may enrich uranium within months


Geneva branch of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation could face court action

A legal document posted on the Commercial Register of the Swiss Canton of Geneva dated Thursday said the GHF affiliate had "deficiencies in the organization that are mandatory by law."

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.

US Senate blocks plans to restrict Trump's ability to bomb Iran again if necessary

The Republican-led US Senate rejected a Democratic-led bid on Friday to block Trump from using further military force against Iran, hours after the president said he would consider more bombing.

 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

IAEA says no word yet from Iran on bill to reduce cooperation with it

"We are aware of these reports. As of now, the IAEA has not received an official communication from Iran on this matter," the IAEA said in a statement.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi,  June 16, 2025.

Weaponization of food in Gaza constitutes war crime, UN rights office says

The IDF said in response to a query by The Jerusalem Post that it is aware of the claims and is investigating. 

 Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustrative.

GHF tells UN: ‘Silence is abandonment’ after staff killed, presses for direct food deliveries

“The time has come to confront, without euphemism or delay, the structural failure of aid delivery in Gaza,” Rev. Johnnie Moore, GHF’s executive chairman, wrote.

 The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) continued its operations today to provide vital food aid for the people in Gaza

'A nuclear Iran would have been a death sentence' Danon says at UNSC meeting

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the council must act "to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear program."

 Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon addresses delegates during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, following U.S attack on Iran's nuclear sites, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 22, 2025.

UNRWA to open office in Turkey, Erdogan says as he calls for more support

Israel last year banned UNRWA, saying it had employed members of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas who took part in the October 7 massacre.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media at NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington last year. Turkey under Erdogan is no longer a NATO ally in spirit; it is a rogue state pursuing an expansionist, Islamist agenda that threatens stability, states the writer.

Israel seeks genuine effort on Iran capabilities, not more talk, UN ambassador says

"If it is going to be just another round of talks, that's something which we cannot accept," Danon said.

 Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, following Israel’s attack on Iran, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 13, 2025.

Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

UNICEF also reported a 50% increase in children aged six months to 5 years admitted for treatment of malnutrition from April to May in Gaza, and half a million people going hungry.

 A Palestinian carries water amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip February 4, 2025

Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran ahead of nuclear talks

The council said on Friday that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due to be given the floor. Shortly afterwards, he is due to hold talks with the EU foreign policy chief.

Israel's Ambassador to the Czech Republic Daniel Meron.

GHF has distributed 33 million meals throughout its operation in Gaza

“The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) continued its operations today to provide vital food aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza. Below is an update on today’s operations,” the report said.

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.