Senior US diplomat alludes to Russia not joining the condemnation in closed-door session; China says it will support joint statement on 'all attacks against civilians'

Brazil, which chairs council, pans Gazan attack on Israel; Israel's UN envoy lays blame on Iran for funding, directing terror group

Resolution orders Lebanese groups to stop blocking movement of UN peacekeeping force; Israel calls on world to adopt 'firm stand' against terror group's 'provocations'

UN Security Council to vote this week on UNIFIL mission, as Hezbollah tries to limit international force's freedom of action

Security Council calls construction of road in buffer zone a violation of status quo; Turkish FM says council's position 'divorced from realities on ground'

Russia vetoes resolution to extend aid delivery through Bab al-Hawa crossing; alternative Russian proposal favorable to Syrian regime rejected by Western powers

Western nations express concern about alleged transfers of drones from Tehran to Moscow, as Russia objects to presence of Kyiv at hearing

State media quotes Iranian foreign ministry slamming Britain's latest penalties as 'illegal action'

British FM announces ramped up sanctions against Tehran for human rights abuses, says decision on further measures 'is firmly in the hands of the Iranian regime itself'

As Jerusalem continues to demand removal of tents set up beyond border fence but within its formal territory, Muhammad Raad says it can no longer dictate to anyone