the United Nations
noun
: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully
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The proposition has drawn sharp rebukes from human rights organizations, Palestinian leadership, Arab nations, European allies and the United Nations Human Rights Office, according to a Reuters list of reactions to the announcement.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
International pressure is growing as the United Nations urged both sides to prevent a resurgence of hostilities.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Israeli military incursions in the northern West Bank targeting the cities of Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas have severely restricted Palestinians’ access to essential services and caused widespread destruction, the United Nations said on Thursday.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Tens of thousands of people, according to the United Nations, were forced to leave shelters there by Israeli forces who directed them toward the south.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
International pressure is growing as the United Nations urged both sides to prevent a resurgence of hostilities.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Israeli military incursions in the northern West Bank targeting the cities of Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas have severely restricted Palestinians’ access to essential services and caused widespread destruction, the United Nations said on Thursday.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Tens of thousands of people, according to the United Nations, were forced to leave shelters there by Israeli forces who directed them toward the south.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
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