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Germany

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Due close ties with Israel, Germany loses out on UNSC seat

"The fact that Germany must always assume a special responsibility for Israel in the Middle East conflict may also have cost votes," said the foreign minister.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 June, 2026

Search operations for the bodies of Israeli hostages continue as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

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International force seeks UN mandate to 'enforce' Gaza ceasefire

The New Arab Staff

04 November, 2025

The UN Security Council holds a meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S. February 25, 2025

United Nations Security Council

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UK, France, Germany urge UN backing for Gaza peace plan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 October, 2025

Morgan Ortagus speaks during United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East on September 18, 2025.

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US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire call for sixth time

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 September, 2025

A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows an Iranian flag in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, during an official ceremony to kick-start works on a second reactor at the facility

Iran

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UN to vote on reimposing Iran sanctions on Friday

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 September, 2025

United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops parade during the head of command handover ceremony

UNIFIL

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UN Security Council to decide fate of UNIFIL mandate in Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 August, 2025

The UN Security Council (UNSC) holds a rare weekend emergency meeting to discuss Israel's plan to seize Gaza City on Sunday

United Nations Security Council

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Israel's Gaza plan risks 'another calamity,' UN official warns

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 August, 2025

As strikes on Gaza kill dozens more, Fletcher warned the cost of inaction would be catastrophic [Getty]

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UN official: Act now to stop 'genocide' unfolding in Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 May, 2025

Iran condemns Israeli admission of Haniyeh killing, says response was ‘legitimate’

Gaza

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Iran complains to UNSC after Israel admits killing Haniyeh

The New Arab Staff

25 December, 2024

Sudan [Getty]

Sudan civil war

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Sudanese need protection, conditions 'not right' for UN force

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 October, 2024

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Iran

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US warns Iran of 'severe consequences' in case of new attacks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 October, 2024

The UNSC has failed Gaza. It's time to reform this colonial relic

The UNSC has failed Gaza. It's time to reform this colonial veto

Amitabh Behar

24 September, 2024

Sudan militiaman

Sudan

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UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Sudan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 September, 2024

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Al-Mawasi massacre, Knesset resolution, and migration forum

Hugo Goodridge

19 July, 2024

Israeli wars on Gaza

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Israel, US will not end war on Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Sally Ibrahim

13 June, 2024

United Nations Security Council

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Somalia, Pakistan among incoming UN Security Council members

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

06 June, 2024

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Iraqi government

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Iraq's bid to end UNAMI sparks controversy, caution

Dana Taib Menmy

13 May, 2024