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January 7, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the deteriorating human rights situation for Palestinians in the West Bank, humanitarian aid in frontline areas of Ukraine, fighting in Aleppo, and destruction in southern Lebanon.
Palestinian rights
New report from the UN Human Rights Office The report documents a sharp increase in long-standing systemic racial discrimination against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The document states that Israeli laws, policies, and practices violate international obligations to prohibit and eradicate racial segregation and apartheid. The report notes that discrimination against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a long-standing problem, but the situation has "sharply worsened since at least December 2022."
Help for residents of Ukraine
The day before, the first humanitarian convoy of 2026 delivered aid to a frontline community in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. On Wednesday, aid was provided to those affected by the overnight attack on the Dnieper River. People received materials for home repairs, warm clothing, and psychosocial and legal support. According to UNICEF, two children were injured in the attack. The agency reports that in the past week alone, one Ukrainian child has been killed and 10 others injured as a result of fighting.
Escalation in Syria
Secretary General Antonio Guterres The UN chief's spokesman stated today that he is concerned about reports of civilian deaths and injuries as a result of fighting in Aleppo, Syria. The United Nations reiterated that all parties have clear obligations under international law to protect civilians and infrastructure. The UN calls on all parties to de-escalate tensions, exercise maximum restraint, and immediately resume negotiations to fully implement the March 10 agreement.
The situation in Lebanon
As part of his Middle East tour, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is in Lebanon. Yesterday, the UN Under-Secretary-General visited southern Lebanon, calling the extensive destruction left by the war "horrific." He called on all parties to respect the 2024 ceasefire agreement, ensure the safe return of civilians, and allow the UN Interim Force in Lebanon to carry out its mandate.
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