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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.

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his silence on Iran’s president while repeatedly calling Netanyahu a “war criminal."

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at UN

Together party chairman Naftali Bennett urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use his address at the United Nations General Assembly to formally declare Qatar an enemy state.

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.

Herzog to world leaders:

‘Do not erase October 7th from the story’

President Isaac Herzog warns world leaders criticizing Israel not to erase October 7th or demand standards of Israel they would not apply to themselves.

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.

‘We will not withdraw’:

Katz fires back at Syrian President over Golan

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights and warns that territory captured in response to future attacks will remain Israeli.

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.

'Ignorance is no excuse'

Netanyahu’s office blasts Macron

Netanyahu’s office condemns French President who claimed Hamas has “never been very active" in Judea and Samaria: Just two days ago, a French citizen was murdered in Judea and Samaria.

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.

Iran’s foreign minister asks US for security protection in NY

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has requested US security protection during the UN General Assembly, with the State Department agreeing to provide Diplomatic Security Service personnel after a threat assessment.

Netanyahu warns Mamdani:

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Netanyahu blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his accusations against Israel and vows to “tell the truth" about him during his upcoming UN address.

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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.

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US approves visas for Iran’s president and foreign minister

The US approves UN visas for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while imposing travel and shopping restrictions.

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."

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.

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.

Second straight year

Trump administration to bar Abbas from UN

The Trump administration plans to again bar PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas from entering the US for the UN General Assembly, Israeli media reports.

'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.

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.

UN General Assembly backs ICJ call for Israel to work with UNRWA

UNGA votes 139-12 to back ICJ’s call for Israel to allow Gaza aid via UN agencies, including UNRWA. Israel denounces UNRWA as complicit in terror, rejecting the resolution as “morally distorted.”

'We will not abandon the Golan'

UN passes resolution against Israel’s Golan presence

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

Norway to propose a UN resolution demanding Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions, citing ICJ ruling that Israel must allow Gaza aid via UNRWA.

On Yom Kippur eve:

Israeli Ambassador prays for hostages at UN General Assembly

For the first time in history: On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon prayed for hostages' release at the UN General Assembly. Watch.

Jack Engelhard

A nation that dwells alone at the UN

Times don’t change when it comes to Israel, a people destined to dwell alone among the nations… as Bilam prophesied in the Book of Numbers. Opinion.

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

'Words without action are meaningless'

Hostage families denounce Netanyahu’s UN speech, accusing him of endangering captives and ignoring murdered hostages. They urge immediate action and support President Trump’s call to end the war.

PMO's orders

Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'

New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

Campaign aims to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.

Yemen pres. to UN

'Houthis no longer just rebels, but a global terror org'

Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi warns the UN General Assembly: 'Anyone who underestimates this militia today should imagine what will happen tomorrow when the Red Sea and maritime trade routes become permanent hostages in the hands of terror.'

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

In virtual address, PA chairman says he "rejects what Hamas did on October 7," claims he is ready to rule Gaza without Hamas.

Evading Arrest?:

PM's plane takes unusual detour to USA

The Prime Minister's plane, Wing of Zion, is making its way to the United States on a particularly unusual flight path that crosses only southern Europe.

Telling it like it is:

The United Nations hates Jews

Save for a few courageous souls, this deeply troubled and inept organization has become the United Nations of Jew-Haters. Only Indonesia and Donald Trump's words shone like beacon in the darkness this past Tuesday. Opinion.

Iran’s President:

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.

Netanyahu departs for US:

'I will speak truth, I will condemn those who support terrorists'

Netanyahu takes off for visit to the US, during which he will address the UN General Assembly and meet Trump: "I will discuss with Trump the need to complete the war's objectives."

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Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’

President Trump demands a UN investigation after claiming “triple sabotage” during his speech - citing a stopped escalator, failed teleprompter, and audio issues. The White House backs the call for a probe.

Trump at UN:

Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.

Malta joins European rush to recognize 'Palestine'

Malta joins a growing list of nations that are set to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN on Monday.

Japan holds back on Palestinian state recognition

Japan will reportedly not recognize a Palestinian state for now, even as a growing list of countries, including Britain and France, announce plans to do so at the UN.

Luxembourg PM announces plan to recognize ‘Palestine’

Luxembourg follows in the footsteps of other countries, plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorses Palestinian statehood

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passes non-binding resolution outlining "irreversible steps" toward a two-state solution. Israel responds: General Assembly is a political circus detached from reality.

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Leaders of US Jewry declined a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, citing his push to recognize a Palestinian state and the rise in antisemitism.

Sa'ar blasts Macron:

'Trying to intervene in a conflict to which he is not a party'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blasts French President Macron for opposing US visa bans on PA officials, accusing him of ignoring incitement and terror rewards while destabilizing the region with misguided interference.

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.

Abbas:

'US visa denial violates international law'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemns the US decision to deny visas to PA officials, calling it a breach of international law and urging reversal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

21 Foreign Ministers parrot false United Nations propaganda

Continuing to ignore article 80 of the UN Charter and acting in flagrant breach of its provisions has proved to be a recipe for total disaster for both the Security Council and General Assembly. Opinion.

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

An unnoticed moment of divine intervention at the United Nations

A small country they keep on condemning again and again simply for fighting for its existence was able to achieve in three days what world powers failed to accomplish in fifty years .

'Reward for terrorism'

UN General Assembly approves anti-Israel resolution

UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".

Danon after aid worker killings:

'If you refuse to condemn Hamas, you commend them'

Israeli Amb. to the UN chides organization for pushing a 1-sided ceasefire resolution in the General Assembly while failing to condemn Hamas for murdering Gazan humanitarian aid workers.

United Nations readies to increase Jew-hatred worldwide

Guterres' own anti-Israelism deliberately stokes the fires of conflict and confrontation. Opinion.

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

US, Israel, and Ukraine

Unlike Zelenskyy, the darling of the West, Netanyahu’s been vilified and his country condemned, even by allies, including Ukraine, at the United Nations. Opinion.

President Herzog:

'Former anti-Nazi alliances now allow antisemitism to flourish'

UN General Assembly honors Israeli President Isaac Herzog at ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

159 countries vote in favor of UN General Assembly resolution affirming full support for the mandate of UNRWA and deploring Israel's legislation halting UNRWA's activities in Israel.