Adla Massoud

France says Brazil-drafted text had been 'crystal clear' in its condemnation of Hamas

International community has for decades 'failed collectively' to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Text condemned 'the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas' on October 7

Mustafa Barghouti questioned the contrast in support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Text backed by Arab nations calls for 'an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire'

Moscow circulates draft resolution condemning all violence and acts of terrorism

Civilian casualties in Gaza complicate US message of outright support for Israel

The National looks at the connections between Tehran and the militant group behind the recent attacks on Israel

Moscow was competing against Albania and Bulgaria for two seats on the Geneva-based body

Group is believed to be holding more than 100 people after surprise attack on Saturday

Tehran denies involvement but said it supports decisions made by Hamas militants in Gaza

Moscow wants to rejoin panel it was suspended from after invading Ukraine

Conditions will deteriorate 'exponentially', Secretary General fears

Palestinian envoy appeals for response that won't lead to more Israeli and Palestinian civilians killed

Moscow was suspended from the UN body in April last year following its invasion of Ukraine