"Unfortunately, the headline contains a factual inaccuracy. The UN Security Council did not approve a draft resolution, but ultimately approved a “watered-down statement” instead, as discussed in the first sentence of the article. There is an important distinction here, as UNSC resolutions are binding on UN members while the statement which was approved is only symbolic. We expect that this headline change is made promptly so that readers are provided with accurate information."
February 21, 2023
To:
Dawn Cuthbertson, Acting National Director Content & Editorial Standards, Global News Online
Rebecca Joseph, Online Managing Editor, Global News Online
Dear Ms. Cuthbertson and Ms. Joseph,
I’m writing to you on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME, https://www.cjpme.org) to request a prompt headline change to the article, “UN Security Council backs draft resolution opposing Israel settlements,” which was authored by the Associate Press and published by Global News on February 20, 2023.
Unfortunately, the headline contains a factual inaccuracy. The UN Security Council did not approve a draft resolution, but ultimately approved a “watered-down statement” instead, as discussed in the first sentence of the article. There is an important distinction here, as UNSC resolutions are binding on UN members while the statement which was approved is only symbolic.
I note that other publications have published this article with the headline, “UN Council OKs watered-down statement on Israel settlements” (Toronto Star, ABC News), and this would be an appropriate alternative.
We expect that this headline change is made promptly so that readers are provided with accurate information.
Thank you for making this simple but important change. Should you wish, you can contact me at 438-380-5410 for more information.
Sincerely,
Michael Bueckert, PhD
Vice President, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East