UN Condemns Israel for Hamas Attack on Jews

In the wake of escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, the United Nations has faced significant backlash for its perceived failure to adequately support Israel. Following the brutal attacks on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of over a thousand individuals, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has been criticized for framing the violence as part of a broader "circle of bloodshed," seemingly placing blame on the Jewish state rather than condemning the actions of Hamas. This narrative has raised concerns about the UN's commitment to recognizing Israel's right to self-defense. As Israel grapples with the aftermath of the attacks, including the ongoing hostage crisis and the identification of victims, UN bodies have remained silent on condemning Hamas. Notably, the UN Security Council, General Assembly, and Human Rights Council have not issued any statements denouncing the October 7 assault, which many view as a significant oversight given the scale of the violence. Furthermore, the UN's women’s rights apparatus has been criticized for neglecting the plight of Jewish women and girls, questioning the validity of documented accounts of sexual atrocities committed by Hamas. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has acknowledged that some of its staff may have been involved in the violence but has continued to call for ongoing donations. This response has been met with skepticism, as critics argue that the UN's actions reflect a broader bias against Israel and a failure to address the root causes of the conflict, which they argue have been exacerbated by historical narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian issue.