UN

UN adds 61 companies to ‘settler blacklist’

UN human rights office adds 61 companies to its database of companies blacklisted over activities in Judea and Samaria, drawing condemnation from Israel.

Giulio Meotti:

Netanyahu’s isolation and the West's shameful part in it

The irony is shocking: Bibi was forced to enter the United States almost in secret, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian walked around unchallenged (apart from protests by the Iranian diaspora). Opinion.

Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"

As Netanyahu entered the UN hall, bereaved father Itzik Bontzel stood and called out “Am Yisrael Chai": “I shouted loudly for all the nations of the world to hear."

Netanyahu at UN:

We're going to win. We have no other choice

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly, focusing on Israel’s security, its enemies, antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish State.

'Answer, you animal'

Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN

Anti-Israel activist follows and repeatedly disrupts Kan News reporter Shahar Glick and his cameraman outside the UN, declaring: 'There’s no IDF here.'

Danon reveals to Arutz Sheva

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Israel’s ambassador to the UN talks with Arutz Sheva about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brief visit to New York, marking Iran as a central topic in his remarks and addressing sharp criticism of Israel.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech

Netanyahu arrives for an unusually brief US visit, heading directly to the UN for his address and meetings with world leaders before returning to Israel.

Bessent:

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.

Milei calls UN 'useless' during General Assembly address

Argentine President Javier Milei blasts the UN as “useless," accusing it of hypocrisy, bureaucratic overreach and bias against Israel in a fiery speech.

Land, speak, leave:

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.

Danon blasts Pezeshkian

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Iranian President's General Assembly speech: "He came to the UN to speak against Israel. That is shameful."

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Israel and the United States of terrorism and genocide, defend Iran's military and nuclear programs, and warn over the Strait of Hormuz.

At UN:

Al-Sharaa claims Golan for Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa tells the UN the Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian,' accuses Israel of hundreds of strikes and demands an IDF withdrawal.

Javier Milei dances with NYC Yeshiva students

Argentine President Javier Milei made a festive stop at a New York yeshiva and danced with the students during his US visit for the UN General Assembly.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Guterres' blood libel is patently false'

Human rights scholar Anne Bayefsky sharply condemns UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following his General Assembly speech: ‘The United Nations is a very dangerous organization with enormous power.’

Macron at UN

Hamas has never been very active in Judea and Samaria

The French President criticized developments in Judea and Samaria and told the UN General Assembly: “Hamas has never been very active in the West Bank."

Smotrich slams Guterres

'He endangers the lives of half a million Jews'

Smotrich sharply criticized the UN Secretary-General following his speech at the General Assembly: “The UN Secretary-General’s wild incitement gives a tailwind to terrorism."

UN Chief attacks Israel over Gaza war, settlements

Antonio Guterres accuses Israel of 'killing and destruction unlike anything I have witnessed in my years as Secretary-General' following October 7, rails against settlements.

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Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

US President vows that he will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon in speech to the UN.

UN General Assembly

Guterres ‘deeply regrets’ US decision to bar Abbas

UN chief Guterres says he “deeply regrets" the US decision to deny Mahmoud Abbas a visa, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in person.

October 7 survivor to UN chief: Hamas planning the next massacre

Tzav 9's Yael Savarigo hits back at UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 'We demand UN stop supporting terrorist organizations, focus on disarming Hamas.'

After US visa ban

UN votes to let Abbas address General Assembly by video

UN votes to allow Mahmoud Abbas address the General Assembly by video. Ambassador Danon: “Abbas cannot reward terrorism and demand international legitimacy."

Danon at UN: Turkey ‘following Iranian playbook’ in Syria

Israeli Ambassador to UN warns Security Council against Turkey’s expanding military presence in Syria, says Israel will not allow Syrian territory to become a base for threats against it.

Report:

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Second year in a row:

US again denies Abbas a visa ahead of UN General Assembly

For the second year in a row, the US denies PA chairman and his delegation visas ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

Israel’s UN ambassador calls on countries to skip the event marking 25 years since the Durban Conference, saying there is “no reason to celebrate" its legacy of antisemitism and anti-Israel incitement.

History at the UN

Shofar blown in General Assembly Hall

Watch: Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon and a Chabad rabbi sound the shofar in the UN General Assembly Hall for the first time in Rosh Hashanah greeting.

Ahead of UN election

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon launches international initiative with dozens of countries, calls for fight against antisemitism to be prioritized in selection of next UN chief.

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

Francesca Albanese supports a decision by the UK to ban trade with Judea and Samaria and also calls for expanding the boycott.

UN presents a new world map

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approves a push for a new world map, challenging centuries-old distortions that make Africa appear far smaller than it really is.

Over nuclear program

US and allies push for UN action against Iran

The US, Britain, France and Germany are seeking an IAEA resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.

From the Assad era

Syria begins destroying remnants of chemical weapons program

Syria announces it has begun destroying remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program, with the UN verifying the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.

‘You know who is not starving?’

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative

UN Security Council hears competing visions for Gaza as Mladenov hails Hamas disarmament agreement and Waltz sharply challenges criticism of US-backed plan.

Guterres condemns Israel’s takeover of UNRWA center in Jerusalem

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s evacuation of a UNRWA training center in Jerusalem: “It will deprive young people of education".

UN’s worrying forecast

Earth on track to break heat record again

The report finds a 91% chance that one of the next five years will be more than 1.5 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial period.

'Drawn into political theater'

Danon calls for Security Council reform

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon calls for Security Council reforms, says emergency meetings have become a political tool repeatedly used against Israel.

Danon at UN:

'Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria'

Israel’s UN Ambassador defends Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria at the Security Council, calling out anti-Israel bias over “settler violence".

Heated clash at the UN

'Unthinkable hypocrisy, Hamas will not change'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sharply attacked the Security Council's demand to bring dual-use items into the Gaza Strip.

Report:

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Diplomatic sources say a dispute over a UNHCR appointment and a funding review have raised fears of a US pullback from the agency's future.

'Political Theater':

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.

Danon demands UN release records behind blacklisting of Israel

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon accuses UN's envoy on sexual violence in conflict of relying on unverified allegations to blacklist Israel, demands release of all communications surrounding decision.

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

UN Watch urged Antonio Guterres to waive Philippe Lazzarini's immunity so national authorities can investigate allegations of complicity in terrorism.

'Mourning a dictator?'

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for expressing condolences over the death of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

1,000 days since Oct. 7 massacre:

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon urges international community to take a firm stand against terrorism, accuses UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas.

Demands nation cut ties

US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas'

At a UN pledging conference, US envoy Jeff Bartos demands nations stop funding UNRWA over Hamas ties.

UN chief pleads for aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges member states to fill a $100 million budget hole for UNRWA, claims the agency is on the verge of a total shutdown.

UN Watch Chief:

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Hillel Neuer says the UN's hostility toward Israel has deepened since October 7 but insists the diplomatic battle can be won.

Prof. Bayefsky blasts UN report

'This is a modern blood libel that endangers Jews worldwide'

Human rights expert Professor Anne Bayefsky condemns UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of targeting Gazan children without evidence.

The UN's latest blood libel against Israel

A UN commission of inquiry claims without evidence in a new report that Israel is committing genocide.

"Why were you silent?"

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky addressed UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, accusing UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem of ignoring the suffering of Israeli women who were abused and abducted during the October 7 massacre and Hamas captivity.

'The stain is on you'

Danon clashes with UN officials

Israeli Ambassador to the UN engages in a heated shouting match with UN officials, demanding resignations over Israel's inclusion on a sexual violence blacklist.

US appeals court reinstates sanctions on UN envoy Albanese

US appeals court allows the Trump administration to reinstate sanctions against controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese while her family’s lawsuit proceeds.

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The speech defending Israeli civilians the UN had 'no time' for

The UNHRC held a discussion in which "settlers" were referred to as Nazis, but could not find 90 seconds for IDF Lt.-Col (res.) Maurice Hirsch to rebut the demonization of 750,000 people.

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

'Change medication'

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.