Just an hour into video summit, nations donate 5 billion euros, two-thirds the 7.5 billion euros target set by UN; Israel pledges $60 million

Number of cases still low, but testing in the war-ravaged country is very limited, says humanitarian chief

FM Ayman Safadi reportedly approached counterparts in Russia, Germany, Egypt, Japan, Sweden and Norway and others in wake of Netanyahu-Gantz deal that includes potential move

Diplomats and experts express frustration with top global body's inability to respond to pandemic, though heavily fought-over resolution expected to move forward this week

Many governments begin easing restrictions as World Health Organization warns recovering from coronavirus may not protect people from reinfection

Foreign Ministry reacts angrily to statement by EU foreign policy chief, while UN Mideast envoy tells Security Council move would deal 'devastating blow' to peace

Some countries have penalized journalists and activists sharing information about their handling of COVID-19 under the pretext of protecting public health

The 50th annual Earth Day on Wednesday is a good time to think about the links between pandemics and climate change

According to the World Food Programme, 265 million people at risk of starvation in 2020 as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19

Poorer countries rocked by plummeting commodity prices, drop in remittances, skyrocketing debt and weak safety nets, with dire consequences for global public