Tensions in the Middle East region have increased after Iran launched unprecedented attacks on Israel, prompting similar strikes from Israel days later. Fearing worse to come, world leaders have urged restraint. A post published on Facebook claims the United Nations called Iran’s missile barrage “self-defence”, adding the US purportedly threatened to cease its support of Israel in the event of a military response. However, these claims are misleading: the UN told AFP Fact Check it has not endors
In a 48-page report released Monday, independent panel says UNRWA has ‘robust’ procedures to uphold the UN principle of neutrality, but it cited serious gaps in implementation