Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.






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Israel has invaded Lebanon for the sixth time in 48 years. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami outlines this history.
The attacks test a US-mediated deal to curb Israel-Hezbollah attacks, and new Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington.
US president acknowledges he had harsh words for Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks but says he ‘likes’ the Israeli leader.
Settler attacks in the Jordan Valley have forced growing numbers of Palestinian communities to flee their villages.
Rand Halawani’s detention also saw four other women arrested on Tuesday, including a former Palestine player.
An investigation by Al Jazeera has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.
Secretary of State Rubio tells US lawmakers the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.
Gulf country’s airport is hit as clashes go on with diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showing little progress.
Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.