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Israel's Foreign Ministry Announces Severance of Relations with UN Secretary-General's Office

May 28, 2026
Israel UN relations
Israel UN relations

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared its decision to terminate diplomatic relations with the office of the United Nations Secretary-General, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the Israeli government and the UN leadership.

The announcement signals a major rupture in what have been increasingly strained relations between Jerusalem and the international organization, reflecting broader disagreements over various policy matters and UN positions on Israeli-related issues.

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