Column | World leaders gather at a U.N. desperate to save itself
Briefly

The U.N. Security Council, dominated by the veto-wielding victors of World War II, has long been derided as an anachronism. The ongoing wars in Ukraine and over Gaza have only underscored the inefficacy of what is the world's most significant decision-making body.
Tough collective action to rein in Russia's invasion of its neighbor has proved impossible with the Kremlin on the Council, while the United States has for months shielded Israel from international pressure, stymying efforts to force a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Conflict in the Middle East has strained the entire U.N. system. Court cases against Israel and Israeli officials are running through the International Court of Justice, highlighting the polarized views surrounding international law enforcement.
The U.N.'s main agency for Palestinians, known by the abbreviation UNRWA, is in Israel's crosshairs, saddled with allegations regarding a small fraction of its Gaza staff. This situation reflects broader tensions and challenges facing the U.N.
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