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:
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.
UNIFIL called the incident "yet another stark reminder" of the dangers that its peacekeepers face in Lebanon.
Americans felt the vibe – that American wokeness and moral self-doubt were insidious weaknesses. Therefore, they ruled that the Obama era must finally end.
We also demand that the world stop rewarding terror. To remove Israel and admit Palestine as a full member of the UN at this moment is to endorse this strategy of violence and obstruction.
Around 10 rockets cross from Lebanon toward Haifa Bay area • IDF raids underground Hezbollah weapons cache
The key point concerns the establishment of a committee to oversee the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Berri added that the wording in the agreement is not acceptable to Lebanon.
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Following a truce, UNIFIL's capacities could be expanded to include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads.
The resolution was voted on at the UN committee, with the US, Israel, Canada, and four other countries voting against the resolution.
As we reflect on this tragedy, we must confront a truth: The horrors of October 7 included widespread sexual violence.