A notorious Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UNSC, was killed in Tripoli by unknown assailants, raising further questions amid Libya's ongoing turmoil and migrant crisis.
The UN extended its peacekeeping mandate along Israel’s border, omitting Hezbollah despite ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from the US and Israel.
In a letter to the UNSC, Israel's Ambassador to the UN demanded the condemnation of Hezbollah and the implementation of resolution 1701, disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon told the rest of the UNSC that "the days when Jewish blood was spilled without a response are over."
Dmitry Polyanskiy urged the UNSC to adopt a new resolution for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, criticizing Israel for hindering the current US-led efforts and demanding consequences.
Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran was an “aggressive act of terrorism” and a “grave breach” of Iranian “sovereignty,” he said as he called on the UN Security Council to sanction Israel.
The assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran causes consternation at the United Nations Security Council with fears of an all-out war.
UNSC Resolution 1701 calls for a demilitarized zone between the Blue Line on Israel's border and the areas of Lebanon south of the Litani River.
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Biden's three-phase hostage deal, with Hamas ready to work with mediators despite not formally accepting the deal yet.
“We have this rare opportunity to reach an immediate ceasefire that ultimately could lead to an end to this war," Matthew Miller told reporters.