Ban Ki Moon

United Nations' Budget Cut - More Cuts to Come

For only the second time in 50 years, the United Nations had its budget cut. More cuts to come, Secretary General vows.

UN Accuses Israel of 'Provocation' in Efrat

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has accused Israel of "provocative action" in publishing routine, approved tenders for 40 new homes for Efrat.

Ban Condemns Katyusha Fire, Urges Restraint

The UN Secretary-General condemns the firing of Katyusha missiles into Israel, calls for "maximum restraint" by all parties.

Ban Tells Netanyahu: Resume Transfer of Taxes to PA

UN Secretary-General asks Prime Minister Netanyahu to resume the transfer of taxes Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.

UN Urges Libya to Secure Chemical Weapons

UN's Ban Ki-moon says Libya must quickly secure any chemical weapons and nuclear materials left unguarded during the civil war.

Prosor Demands that UN Condemn Rocket Fire

Israel’s ambassador to the UN writes a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, demands condemnation of rocket fire from Gaza.

Ban Ki-Moon Blames Israel, Also Arabs for Nakba Day Riots

UN report says Israel used excessive force during Nakba Day riots, chides Arab demonstrators who behaved 'provocatively'.

UN 2010 Gaza Flotilla Report Coming This Week

The final draft of the UN committee report on the 2010 Gaza Flotilla will be submitted this week as the 2011 flotilla gets underway.

Lawyers to Ban: Declaring a Palestinian State is Illegal

Lawyers and international law experts appeal to UN Secretary-General, asking that he prevent the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Yesha Leaders Write UN, ‘Bible Records Israel as Jewish Land’

A letter to Ban Ki-moon from Yesha leaders explains that the Bible, the Quran and international accords prove Israel is the Land of the Jews.

Ban Ki-Moon Wears Kippah for a Day, Honors Holocaust Victims

Ban Ki-moon wore a kippah in a New York synagogue Saturday to honor Holocaust victims and survivors. Friday, he condemned Jewish ‘settlements.”

Ahmadinejad Welcome at UN Nuclear Talks

Iranian President will attend a September 24 summit in New York, on the subject of reviving disarmament talks. No eyebrows raised.

UN Chief Pushes Probe as New Flotilla Sets Sail

UN's Ban Ki-Moon pushes for an international inquiry of the Turkish flotilla clash, as a new flotilla is launched from Lebanon.

Netanyahu Denies Accepting UN Probe

Netanyahu tells his cabinet Israel needs a “responsible, objective” probe into Gaza flotilla clash, rejects UN probe proposal.

Ban Ki-Moon Blames Israel for Gaza Suffering, Ignores Smuggling

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon visited Gaza and blamed Israel for its economic woes but ignored Hamas’s smuggling of weapons for use against Israel.

Ban Ki-Moon: Hamas Must Stop Rocketing Israel

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon called on Hamas to stop firing rockets at Israel - and on Israel to stop construction in Judea/Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

Lebanese Colonel Fled to Israel

A Lebanese colonel suspected of spying fled to Israel, according to a Lebanese security source.

Lieberman: Jews in Judea and Samaria Not an Obstacle to Peace

FM Lieberman told the UN that construction in Judea and Samaria is not an obstacle to peace and he blamed the PA for stalling peace efforts.