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UN weighs future Lebanon presence as UNIFIL mandate nears end

UN says it is considering options for a continued presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL expires, likely with a smaller mission.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

For threatening US companies

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".

Danon shows Security Council

'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.

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Anne Bayefsky vs Francesca Albanese at the UN

UNHCR VP cuts off human rights expert for calling out the antisemitism of a UN Special Rapporteur.

Sa'ar reveals:

Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Albanese at it again:

'World gave Israel license to torture Palestinians'

Controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese again criticizes Israel, claiming torture against Palestinian Arabs has become state policy. Israel: Albanese is an "agent of chaos" who promotes extremist narratives.

'Unacceptable interference'

Serbia slams UN's Albanese over latest Israel criticism

Serbia condemns UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese after she criticized the country’s military cooperation with Israel.

Danon

'When Hezbollah attacks, Israel can't pretend diplomacy works'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says the failure of diplomacy to disarm Hezbollah necessitated the current military actions in Lebanon. 'Israel did not choose this situation. Hezbollah did.'

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Speaking at the UN on International Women’s Day, Israel's May Golan delivers a powerful speech honoring the strength of Israeli women in the ongoing fight for freedom and calling for global solidarity with the brave women of Iran.

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN, including a young Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by Iranian regime forces.

'You are irrelevant'

Gilad Erdan blasts UN chief after remarks on Iran strikes

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of escalation after strikes on Iran, prompting former Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan to accuse him of irrelevance: The UN has become a collaborator of dictators.

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Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon today presented outside the Security Council chamber parts of an Iranian Shahed-136 attack drone.

UNHRC censors human rights expert who didn't toe anti-Israel line

UN Human Rights Council Pres. cuts off remarks by Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director Prof. Anne Bayefsky after she criticized UN officials for denying Hamas rapes.

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

PA envoy Riyad Mansour withdraws bid for UN President after diplomatic pressure. Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon hails the move: The PA should focus on stopping incitement.

Estonia raises concerns over UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Estonia backs UN human rights system but warns Francesca Albanese’s rhetoric undermines credibility as France, Germany and Austria call for her resignation.

Netanyahu to UN reps

'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

PM Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors, together with Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Danon. 'The one thing that has changed is that when they come to slaughter us, we have the capacity to defend ourselves.'

Maine university cancels conference featuring UN's Albanese

The University of Southern Maine cancels a "Consequence of Palestine" conference due to Francesca Albanese's inclusion as a speaker, after learning she is sanctioned by the US government for anti-Israel remarks.

Iran tells UN:

'We will respond decisively to any US aggression'

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani sends a letter to the Security Council condemning President Trump’s recent military threats and warning of a decisive response to any US aggression.

Delegation of UN ambassadors visits Auschwitz

Amb. Danon leads UN delegation visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of an official trip to Poland to commemorate the Holocaust and the global fight against antisemitism.

Ex-diplomats to France:

'Retract calls for resignation of UN’s Albanese'

More than 150 former diplomats urge France to retract calls for UN’s Francesca Albanese to resign over her remarks against Israel.

Ambassador Waltz:

'Hamas must and will disarm'

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz tells the UN that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction.

Sa’ar blasts UN 'anti-Israeli obsession' at Security Council

Ahead of a Security Council session, Gideon Sa’ar denounces 85 nations, defends Jewish rights to the land, and backs President Trump’s Gaza plan.

'Moral absurdity'

Iran elected vice-chair of UN Charter Committe

Iran was elected today to the position of vice-chair of the United Nations Charter Committee. Amb. Danon: ' A country that systematically violates the basic principles of the UN cannot sit in a leadership position that deals with strengthening them.'

Prefers the UN

Vatican snubs Trump’s 'Board of Peace'

The Vatican announces it will not join President Trump’s “Board of Peace," stating that international crises should remain under the management of the United Nations.

UN body rejects resignation calls for Francesca Albanese

UN body defends special rapporteur Francesca Albanese against calls for her resignation from European ministers who cited her latest attack on Israel.

After Cabinet decision

UN chief condemns registration of land in Judea and Samaria

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel's decision to resume land registration in Judea and Samaria, calling it unlawful and destabilizing and warns it undermines the two-state solution.

UN human rights office concerned over 'attacks' on Albanese

UN human rights office expresses concern over calls for dismissal of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for “Palestine" known for her anti-Israel bias.

WJC President joins calls for removal of UN rapporteur Albanese

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for the removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her anti-Israel statements. Austria, Germany, and France also demand her resignation.

Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation

European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.

UN moves to clear massive Gaza City wartime dump

UNDP launches six-month operation to relocate towering waste pile that buried Gaza City’s historic Fras Market amid health concerns.

CAM calls for removal of UN Rapporteur over anti-Israel remarks

Combat Antisemitism Movement demands immediate dismissal of UN Special Rapporteur after declaration of Israel as 'common enemy of humanity.'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

This is how Francesca Albanese is allowed to spread Jew-hatred'

Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that UN rapporteur - who told an Al Jazeera event that Israel is the 'common enemy' of humanity - is bankrolled by the UN.

Due to unpaid dues

UN chief warns of 'imminent financial collapse'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach $1.57 billion, says the organization could run out of cash by July.

Danny Danon: 'Ayatollah regime exports hatred and terror'

'Houthis are not fighting over land or borders, their flag says it all,' Israeli Ambassador to the UN tells its Security Council.

Danon removes hostage pin at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day

Israeli Ambassador reacts to the return of all hostages, criticizes UN for "failing test" by spreading hatred and antisemitism.

Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran

Photographer Noya Zion discovered that her photo was circulated worldwide as a person killed in the protests in Iran by a UN report.

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

"Middle powers" like Canada and others are waking up to a world Israel encountered beginning decades ago. Israel might be blamed for collapsing the old order, but it simply outlived it. Opinion.

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