Jordan and Lebanon. Around 800,000 Palestinians were now living as refugees and Israel was in control of most of the territory.
This truce did not bring lasting peace to the region and it became a site of Cold War tension, e.g. Egypt was often supported by the Soviet Union, while Israel was backed by the United States. There were further wars in the area, including in 1956, 1967, 1973 and 1982.
Other peacekeeping missions include: ● The Congo ● Rwanda ● The Côte D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Armistice means an agreement by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time.
Irish peacekeepers in the Congo Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
The Economic and Social Council was created in 1945. ECOSOC’s 54 members promote international co-operation by discussing international social and economic issues. They review the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ● The SDGs are 17 global goals designed to create a better future for all. ● SDGs include no poverty, zero hunger and climate action. ● They are an example of how the UN promotes human rights.
ECOSOC are in control of many specialist agencies including: ● World Health Organization (WHO) ● United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ● International Labour Organization (ILO) ● International Monetary Fund (IMF)