US-UN-Israel

Cruz applauds Trump over UNHRC withdrawal

Texas Senator says UNHRC spends time criticizing Israel while ignoring crimes of groups like Hamas.

Erekat blasts American withdrawal from UNHRC

PLO secretary general says United States advancing "international anarchy" after its withdrawal from Human Rights Council.

UN Human Rights Commissioner:

'U.S. withdrawal disappointing but not surprising'

Top United Nations human rights official says Washington should be stepping up, not stepping back, after it leaves UNHRC.

Israel responds: Thank you President Trump

Israel thanks U.S. for withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council. "An unequivocal statement that enough is enough."

It's official: U.S. withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Ambassador Haley says UNHRC "not worthy of its name" and announces the United States will withdraw.

U.S. blocks call for probe of Gaza violence

United States reportedly blocks Security Council statement calling for independent probe of deadly violence on the Israel-Gaza border.

UNRWA: U.S. cut 'threatens regional stability'

UNRWA chief says American cut in aid "threatens one of the most successful and innovative human development endeavors in the Middle East."

UN chief 'very concerned' over American cut to UNRWA

Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "an important factor of stability" in the Middle East.

Haley: It's a new day at the UN

Ambassador Haley says she has seen changes in the UN, including an improvement in the attitude toward Israel.

Trump could cut ties with UN over its support for the PA

Trump administration reportedly planning to reduce ties with organizations such as the UN that give the PA and the PLO full membership.

'Obama: Israel doesn't Know What's Good for It'

Jeffrey Goldberg: Obama said repeatedly, “Israel doesn’t know what its own best interests are.”

Netanyahu: 'Direct Talks Only Way to Peace with PA'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu tells U.S. lawmakers that direct talks are the only way to reach peace with the Palestinian Authority.

Obama Administration, US Jewish Groups Tells UN: Sack Falk!

The United States, joined by American Jewish groups, has called on the United Nations to sack its rapporteur on PA rights, Richard Falk.

US Slams 'Provocation' By Activists Planning Flotilla to Gaza

U.S. officials are taking a dim view of Turkish and European attempts to once again breach Israel's blockade of Gaza with a new flotilla.