UN Security Council

Danon to UN:

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

Danon at UN Security Council:

'When time ran out, America showed courage'

Israel’s UN Ambassador praises the US for "removing the greatest existential threat" to global security after strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The US and Israel defend the action as self-defense, while Iran condemns it as a violation of international law.

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

The discussion is being held at the initiative of several countries, including Russia and China, who are promoting a draft resolution condemning the US and Israel.

Ambassador Danon:

'The world should say thank you to Trump'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN praises US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, says that the entire world should thank President Trump for "protecting the free world with strength and moral clarity."

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote:

'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends America's veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at Israel, blasting it as 'counterproductive,' and warning it emboldens Hamas. 'We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.

At Security Council:

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

US Envoy to UN:

Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups

Danon:

'While blood is not yet dry, terrorism being facilitated at UNSC'

Less than 24 hours after two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington were murdered, Algeria published a draft of an anti-Israel resolution that will be put to a vote in the UN Security Council.

Hostage's father to UN:

'We're here with a message in the name of the deceased'

Ruby Chen, father of hostage Itay Chen, addresses the United Nations Security Council and says the UN cannot declare an end to the war in Gaza if all of the hostages are not returned.

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

Ambassador Danny Danon plays recordings of anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza, calls on UN Security Council to heed the Gazans' cry.

Iran slams US over ‘reckless’ threats

Iran writes to UN Security Council, condemns statements from Trump who said Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthis.

Eli Sharabi to share captivity story at UN Security Council

Recently release hostage Eli Sharabi to address the United Nations Security Council later this week, recount the harrowing details of his months in captivity under Hamas.

Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting

Iran summons diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to protest UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran says is "provocative and political".

Security Council to hold meeting on Iran’s nuclear expansion

United Nations Security Council to convene behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s increasing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, in a discussion called by six of the council’s 15 member states.

Human Rights Expert:

'Sad Noa Argamani had to witness Hamas entourage at UN'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of the Human Rights Voices organization speaks with Arutz Sheva about the first briefing given to the UN Security Council by a former Israeli hostage.

Noa Argamani to UNSC:

'The hostages feel abandoned by the world'

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from captivity in Gaza in June, becomes the first former Hamas hostage to address the UN Security Council.

Danon:

'Hamas has no place in Gaza's future'

Israel's UN Ambassador tells UN Security Council rescued hostage 'would not have to be here today if the international community and this Council had acted against Hamas instead of looking away and remaining silent.'

Danon tells UNSC:

UNRWA has 48 hours to cease all operations in Jerusalem

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon officially informed the members of the UN Security Council today that UNRWA has 48 hours to end all operations in Jerusalem and leave Israel's capital.

Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon

UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to "demonstrate renewed unity", calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.

Danon to UNSC:

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

Israeli Amb. to the UN writes urgent letter to the Security Council warning of the danger of repeating the mistakes that followed the 2006 Lebanon War when UNIFIL did nothing while Hezbollah built an arsenal over 100,000 rockets.

Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hospital op.

Algeria requests UNSC meet to discuss last week's counter-terror op. at the Kamal Adwan Hospital where hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were arrested.

Danon to Iranian people:

Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon tells UN Security Council the time to act is now to 'prevent a nuclear Iran and define the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.'

Hostage's brother to UNSC:

'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'

Michael Levy, brother of Or Levy, becomes first family member of a hostage held in Gaza to address the UN Security Council, criticizes UN for failing to act to bring the hostages home.

State Department spokesman:

'UNSC resolution didn't link hostage release to a ceasefire'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller explains that the US chose to veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza because it failed to link between a ceasefire and a hostage release.

Human rights expert:

'US entertained idea of not vetoing until the last minute'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky comments on Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire which the US vetoed: Now is not the time to lose focus. A Biden December surprise is still a distinct possibility.

PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

PA chairman's office says US veto of Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza encourages Israel to persist in its "crimes" against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding unconditional ceasefire

14 countries vote in favor of Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire irrespective of the fate of the hostages, resolution defeated thanks to US veto.

Sa'ar to Security Council:

'Take action against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq'

Foreign Minister urges UN Security Council to act to stop the activity of the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, who have claimed UAV attacks on Israeli territory.

Human Rights Expert:

'Biden poised to abandon the hostages to the UN and Hamas'

Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices, tells Arutz Sheva if the US does not veto the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, President Biden 'will be remembered as the President who legitimized and provoked predictable murderous antisemitism in Israel and around the world.'

Ted Cruz:

UN ceasefire resolution 'aimed at permanently undermining Trump'

Senator Cruz accuses outgoing administration of seeking to 'preemptively and permanently undermine the incoming Trump administration and Republican Congress' with an anti-Israel resolution at the UN just as the Obama Administration did.

Danon at UN:

'Ceasefire without returning hostages is abandoning them in hell'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, denounced the wording of a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza today at a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Danon to PA envoy:

'When was the last time you visited Gaza?'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations tells Security Council that the people of Gaza are fed up with Hamas' reign of terror: The people of Gaza are telling you what must be done to resolve the situation. They are crying out to you. Listen to them.

Amb. Danon to UN Sec. Gen:

'You had the audacity to condemn death of Hamas kidnapper'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon presents photograph of UNRWA worker abducting body of murdered Israeli civilian to Gaza at UNSC. 'How dare you justify and defend an organization that employs murderous terrorists.'

Danon to Security Council:

'Enough empty words, impose crippling sanctions on Iran'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at Security Council, warns Iran that any further aggression on its part will be met with swift action on the part of Israel.

'Another attempt to harm us'

Iran demands Security Council meeting on Israeli strikes

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon: “This is another attempt by Iran to harm us, this time in the diplomatic arena. We will stand up for Israel's right to defend itself."

Freed hostage tells UN:

I was sexually assaulted in the most horrifying way

Amit Soussana, who was freed after 55 days in Hamas captivity, tells the UN Security Council: Do not turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed against innocent civilians.

Watch:

Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”

US Ambassador tells UNSC:

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Security Council to condemn and sanction Iran after its missile attack on Israel: We have a collective responsibility to impose sanctions on the IRGC.

Hezbollah fired indiscriminately:

Foreign Minister's harsh letter to Security Council

Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent an urgent letter of complaint to President of the UN Security Council regarding the escalation on the northern border.

Danon to Lebanese FM:

'The suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders'

During UN Security Council meeting, Lebanese Foreign Minister accuses Israel of attacking Lebanon. Ambassador Danon responds: If you continue to ignore Hezbollah’s aggression, the pain and suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders.

Danon at UNSC:

'World must stand with Israel for the future of the Middle East'

Israeli Amb. to UN lambasts Security Council for endlessly debating Middle East conflict while ignoring the cause, Iran's desire to destroy Israel and take over the Middle East.

Danon demands UNSC condemn Houthi ballistic missile attack

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon submits letter of complaint to the President of the Security Council demanding a condemnation of the Houthis following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen which damaged the central train station in Modi’in.

Danon to UN:

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

Israel's ambassador to the UN reminds the Security Council that 'the UNRWA workers who were killed last week are Hamas terrorists.'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

US Amb walked out before Israeli Amb spoke on killing of hostages

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the UN Security Council meeting on the issue of the hostages was hijacked by anti-Israel elements, US Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield walked out before Amb. Danon spoke about the killing of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Danon to Security Council:

'Have you forgotten why we're in Gaza? Put pressure on Hamas'

UN Security Council convenes for first session on hostages in Gaza; Israeli Ambassador demands Council rethink its approach. 'We will not stop until we bring everyone home.'

Human Rights Expert:

'Hamas playbook resembles despicable UN diversionary tactics'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN Security Council's first-ever official discussion about the hostages held by Hamas, and cautions not to expect UN to suddenly care about Israeli lives after 11 months of inaction.

In first: UN Security Council to hold meeting on hostages in Gaza

'After 11 months since the kidnapping of hundreds of innocent civilians, it is certainly time for the Security Council to address this issue,' Ambassador Danny Danon says.

Following hostages' murder:

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon calls on the Security Council to urgently convene a briefing to condemn Hamas in the strongest possible terms. 'Vile and heinous should shock the conscience of the world.'

Danon to Hezbollah:

'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

During a UN Security Council meeting to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon presented images that prove that Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel from facilities adjacent to UN bases.

Amb. Danon to Security Council:

'Condemn Hezbollah’s hostilities and enforce UNSCR 1701'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says Hezbollah’s attack which was planned for Sunday morning “unequivocally demonstrates the daily threats Israelis have been facing for the past 11 months."

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

Erdan at UN:

'You convened for these terrorists, but not for these children'

In his final speech at the UN, outgoing Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan attacks the Security Council for not considering to convene after the Majdal Shams massacre.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the UN Security Council that the overall US goal in the Middle East is to "turn the temperature down" and that begins with a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

US envoy to Security Council:

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Special meeting of United Nations Security Council to discuss Houthi UAV attack on Tel Aviv, Israel's retaliation at Houthi military port in Yemen.

UK Amb. to UN:

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called on Israel to approve visas and allow entry of armored vehicles and personal protective equipment.

Resolution approved

Security Council calls on Hamas to accept deal

United Nations Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution which backs the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal and calls on Hamas to accept the proposal.

Report:

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US circulated a new draft Security Council resolution calling on Hamas to accept the hostage and ceasefire deal outlined by Biden. A vote is expected on Monday.

Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal

Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.