Israel spy Jonathan Pollard to be freed by the US
Nov 20, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Washington, Nov 20 (IBNS) Israel spy Jonathan Pollard, an American convicted in America for selling classified information will finally be released on parole, the BBC reported.
Ban offers sympathies to Israel on 20th anniversary of assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Nov 04, 2015, at 01:12 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): Marking the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has offered his deepest sympathies to the citizens of the State of Israel, and, noting current tensions in the region, urged all parties to be guided by the late Israeli leader's realization "that the path to true security and strength is through dialogue and compromise."
UN rights chief urges to end violence between Israelis and Palestinians
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:54 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): At a special meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed that Israeli-Palestinian violence will draw "closer to a catastrophe" if not stopped immediately, while President Mahmoud Abbas called for creation of a "special protection" regime for the Palestinian people, amid roiling tensions in the region.
UN chief welcomes Israel's commitment to restore calm at holy sites in Jerusalem
Oct 27, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterating Israel's commitment to uphold the status quo at the Haram al Sharif/Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
'Still time to step back from brink,' says Ban, returning from Middle East
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): Upon his return from an emergency visit to the crisis-torn Middle East where he reported having "long and detailed" discussions with Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday said "there is still time to step back from the brink," despite anger and polarization in the region.
Middle East Quartet strongly condemns Israeli-Palestinian violence
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:34 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the Middle East Quartet on Wednesday condemned "in the strongest possible terms" violence against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, and reiterated that unilateral actions by either party cannot prejudge the outcome of a negotiated solution.
UN chief condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza
Sep 21, 2015, at 03:24 pm
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the recent rocket attacks by extremist Palestinian militants on Israel from Gaza.
Gaza could become uninhabitable in less than five years: UN report
Sep 02, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Sep 2 (IBNS): A new report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on assistance to the Palestinian people warns that the Gaza Strip could become "uninhabitable" by 2020 if current economic trends persist.
Ban calls for restraint as violations jeopardize ceasefire between Israel and Syria
Aug 22, 2015, at 03:52 pm
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Deeply concerned over the serious violations of the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, United Nations Secretary-General ban Ki-moon on Friday called on all involved to exercise maximum restraint to prevent any further escalation in an already tense regional environment.
Extremists must not be allowed to escalate Israeli-Palestinian tensions: Ban
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:01 pm
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday spoke out against recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians and called on leaders on both sides not to allow extremists to escalate the situation and “take control of the political agenda.â€
Ban condemns Israel’s approval of new settlement construction in West Bank
Jul 30, 2015, at 02:01 pm
New York, Jul 30 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the announcement on Wednesday that Israel has approved construction of some 300 housing units in the West Bank settlement of Beit El, as well as the planning and construction of nearly 500 housing units in a number of settlements in East Jerusalem.
Jul 24, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, July 24 (IBNS) Welcoming the recent stated commitment by Israeli and Palestinian leaders to a peaceful solution to the region’s most enduring crisis, the United Nations special envoy on the Middle East told the Security Council on Thursday that such words need to be translated into “concrete and sustained actions on the ground."
"Israel crossing into Gaza had to close due to deliberate and continuous rocket fire"
Aug 12, 2014, at 05:04 am
New Delhi,Aug 11 (IBNS) Israel on Monday said several rockets were intentionally fired at the Kerem Shalom Crossing between Israel and Gaza, hitting working areas of the crossing, since Sunday.
Israel redeploying forces along the border with Gaza
Aug 05, 2014, at 07:16 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) Israel said it has authorized a humanitarian window to take place in the Gaza Strip on Monday.
UN urges Israel, Palestine to carefully consider next steps
May 21, 2014, at 05:34 pm
New York, May 21 (IBNS): Briefing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday on what he called an "impasse" in talks between Israelis and Palestinians, a top United Nations political official said it was critical to restart negotiations, but just as important for the parties to consider paths to progress, before talks resume.
Ban urges Israelis, Palestinians to resume negotiations
May 13, 2014, at 05:12 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Continued inaction in the Middle East peace process could lead to further instability in the region, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday at an international meeting in Turkey, reiterating his calls on Israelis and Palestinians to avoid unilateral steps that would aggravate the situation and diminish prospects for negotiations to resume.
UN discusses Fatah-Hamas reconciliation deal with Palestine
Apr 25, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The reconciliation deal reached by rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas will be implemented on the basis of previous commitments such as the recognition of Israel and non-violence, a senior United Nations envoy was told on Thursday.
UN urges Israel to prevent takeover of West Bank building
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:18 pm
New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): An independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday urged Israel to prevent settlers from taking over Al-Rajabi House, a building in the West Bank city of Hebron that was built by Palestinian families but whose ownership was granted to the settlers after a protracted legal battle.
Ban encourages Israel-Palestine peace talks
Apr 15, 2014, at 06:41 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly encouraged Israel and Palestine to remain "constructively engaged" in ongoing efforts towards achieving a two-State solution during separate phone calls over the weekend with the leaders of both sides.