UNSC Resolution 2720: Minister Retno Marsudi Speaks on Gaza Humanitarian Aid and Ceasefire

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi spoke about the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution which called for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza but did not mention a ceasefire. The resolution, numbered 2720, was adopted on December 22 with the votes of 13 countries except the United States and Russia, which abstained. … Read more

UN Security Council Postpones Vote on Gaza Aid Resolution Despite US Pressure

UN Security Council Postpones Vote on Gaza Aid Resolution Despite US Pressure

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Voting UN Security Council regarding efforts to increase aid to the Gaza Strip was postponed by another day until Friday despite Israel’s ally, the United States, holding hack vetochampioned the changes he wanted and said they could now support the proposal. With Israeli military operations to eliminate Hamas which has been underway … Read more

Russia and United States Clash Over Gaza Ceasefire Veto at UN General Assembly

Russia and United States Clash Over Gaza Ceasefire Veto at UN General Assembly

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Russia can now “taunt” United States of Americawho was isolated in the UN General Assembly for using veto rights to reject a ceasefire in Gaza. They experienced something similar when they were isolated diplomatically because of the invasion of Ukraine. More than three-quarters of the 193 members UN General Assembly on Tuesday, … Read more

UN Peace Corps in Lebanon Hit by Military Fire from Israel: Tensions Rise

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Patrol UN Peace Corps Of Lebanon (UNIFIL) was hit by military fire on Saturday Israelwith the attack taking place near the village of Aytaroun in southern Lebanon. “No (UNIFIL) troops were injured, but their vehicles were damaged. “This incident occurred during a period of calm along the Blue Line,” UNIFIL said in … Read more