https://www.scmp.com/rss/524239/feed The latest news and top stories on Danny Danon. Known for his extensive diplomatic career, he currently serves as Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a role he also held from 2015 to 2020. He has a background in Israeli politics, serving multiple terms in the Knesset, including as Deputy Minister of Defense and Minister of Science Technology and Space. His work at the UN likely involves advocating for Israel’s interests, combating anti-Israel bias and fostering international... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Associated Press Associated Press The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian help to the Palestinian territory. The Hague-based court was asked last year by the UN General Assembly to determine Israel’s legal obligations after the country effectively banned the agency, the main provider of aid to Gaza, from operating there. Israel “is under the obligation to agree to and facilitate relief schemes provided by the United Nations and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3329980/icj-orders-israel-allow-unrwa-aid-gaza-amid-ceasefire-and-famine-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3329980/icj-orders-israel-allow-unrwa-aid-gaza-amid-ceasefire-and-famine-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:37:39 +0000 Reuters Reuters The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave. The text, drafted by the elected 10 members of the 15-member council, would also have demanded the immediate, dignified and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups. It received 14 votes in favour. It was the sixth... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3326051/us-casts-6th-veto-un-security-council-over-resolution-end-war-gaza?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3326051/us-casts-6th-veto-un-security-council-over-resolution-end-war-gaza?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:15:46 +0000