Initiative's European architect highlights effort to show parties what will be available to them if they reach a deal; Arab participants use event to blast Israeli policies

Ministerial gathering on UNGA sidelines will see European, Arab, global actors form working groups to develop perks that conflict parties will be able to enjoy if they make a deal

Next week's General Assembly confab organized with Arab League, EU is latest Riyadh effort to engage in Palestinian issue amid normalization talks; Israeli, PA missions not invited

Signatories warn giving PM platform at general assembly later this month will legitimize 'cynical populist who strives to establish an autocratic regime'

Antonio Guterres reiterates call for banning atomic weapons' tests, with 1996 global treaty yet to take effect while awaiting ratification by several countries, including Israel

Amos Hochstein will meet with senior officials in Beirut and inspect UNIFIL operations ahead of vote on extending mandate of peacekeeping force

Gallant meets Antonio Guterres at New York headquarters, calls for greater powers for UNIFIL peacekeeping force to intervene to deescalate tensions along Lebanon border

Dozens chant 'We'll never give up' as defense minister holds closed meeting with UN chief focused on peacekeepers in Lebanon

Wildfires rage in Mediterranean; residents of New York, Beijing warned of dangerous heat and Florida seas get hotter than a bathtub as UN warns 'terrifying' new epoch has arrived

Leading delegation, diplomat accuses Israel of disproportionate use of force, urges end to 'cycle of violence'