UN Security Council

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

Opposition from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and a lack of support in the Security Council has derailed Ramallah's unilateral track at the UN.

PA Threatens 'Significant Steps' Over Israeli Sanctions

PA Spokesman: We're considering taking steps in response to Israel’s decision to accelerate construction and freeze taxes.

Bosnia: No Consensus on PA Statehood Bid

As Bosnia prepares to chair the UNSC, its triumvir of presidents say they have no consensus on the PA statehood bid, will likely abstain.

Yemen: Saleh, Protesters Thumb Nose at UN

Clashes continue as neither Yemeni president Abdullah Ali Saleh or those calling for his ouster are impressed by the UN.

Report: UN Security Council Shuffle to Favor Israel

A scheduled shuffle of the 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council will cost the PA one of its supporters - Brazil.

Despite PA Rejection, Quartet to Meet on Restarting Talks

Despite the PA's rejection of its proposal, the Quartet will again meet to discuss ways to restart talks between Israel and the PA.

Nigeria to Back PA Statehood Bid at Security Council

Nigeria has reversed course and said it will vote in favor of full membership for the Palestinian Liberation Organization at the UNSC.

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

Prosor Working to Keep US From Having to Use Veto

UN envoy Ron Prosor hopes to build a bloc of 7 votes against the PA statehood bid to save the US from having to use its veto in the UNSC

Gabon Undecided: How Will the Security Council Members Vote?

How will the 15 UN Security Council members vote on the PA's statehood bid?

PA Threatens US Over Security Council Veto

Officials in Ramallah warned the US its promised Security Council veto of the PA statehood bid will 'destroy' the two-state solution.

German Foreign Minister to Meet with Abbas in Ramallah

Germany's foreign minister goes to Ramallah in a last-ditch effort to convince PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to abandon the UN statehood bid.

No Surprise: Lebanon Voting for PA State

Lebanon will vote for UN recognition of a PA state as it begins its Security Council presidency in September.

Arab States in Key UN Positions in September

As the PA statehood bid at the UN approaches, Lebanon prepares to chair the Security Council and Qatar the General Assembly.

UN Learns About Little Hamas Terrorists

Hamas is using children as soldiers in its terrorist war against Israel, Ambassador Ron Prosor tells the United Nations.

UNSC Condemns Damascus Embassy Attacks

The UN Security Council has condemned the attacks on the French and US embassies in Damascus by Assad loyalists "in the strongest terms."

Report: Security Council to Discuss 'Palestine' This Month

Ahead of the PA's unilateral statehood bid in September, UN Security Council schedules "open debate" about Palestine later this month.

Syria Fails to Deflect Criticism Onto 'Israeli Occupation'

Assad's regime tried to shift focus from its brutal crackdown to Israel's presence in the Golan during a meeting of the UN Security Council.

UN Security Council Stuck on Decision to Condemn Syria

The UN Security Council has not reached a decision on whether to condemn Syria for its brutality against civilian protesters and army defectors.

UN Prepares to Condemn Syria

The United Nations is preparing to condemn Syria for its murderous crackdown on protests against the Assad regime.

West Fails to Condemn Syria

Largely due to Russia, China and Lebanon's efforts, the UN Security Council failed to agree on opposition to Syria’s violence against protestors.

Turkey Opposed Sanctions on Libya, Interim Gov't Formed

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan accused the United Nations of being concerned primarily with Libya's oil supply, rather than its people.

PA Institutions Boycott U.S.

PA announces a boycott of the U.S. consulate in east Jerusalem after the U.S. vetoed an anti-Israel resolution at the UN last week.

UN Condemns the Violence in Libya

UN Security Council condemns violence against Libyan protesters, calls on Gaddafi to allow entry of medical and humanitarian supplies.

Abbas to Ask UN to Circumvent US Veto of Anti-Israel Motion

Abbas, trying to turn defeat into victory, will ask the UN General Assembly to back the anti-Israel motion that the US vetoed Friday.

US to Russia: Hold Your Horses on UN Mideast Mission

US envoy questions the wisdom of Russian initiative to send a Security Council delegation to the 'fragile' region.

Russia: UN Security Council May Visit Middle East

The UN mission itinerary would include Israel, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Syria, Cairo and Lebanon, including a meeting with UNIFIL forces.

US Prevents Sec. Council Vote on "Ilegal Settlements" Proposal

Lebanon's proposed resolution condemning Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria gained much support in Sec. Council debate, but was not brought to vote.

PA to Ask UN to Declare Jewish Yesha Communities Illegal

Instead of talking, PA drafts resolution for UN calling Jews in Judea and Samaria the obstacle to peace, demands complete building halt.

Abbas Wants UN Security Council to Discuss Israeli Housing

Instructs PA's UN representative to request urgent meeting on Israeli settlements in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Bayefsky: U.S. is More Hostile to Israel than it Appears

Political writer Anne Bayefsky reveals U.S. duplicity at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Canada Punished in UN for Backing Israel

The UN has humiliated Canada and rejected its bid for a seat on the Security Council. Canadian media cite the reason: Ottawa’s pro-Israel stand.

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.

Iran Asks IAEA for Sanctions Help

Iran asks for help with sanctions and complains to the UN about American "threats of military action".

Shalev: Lebanon Ships Will Not Be Allowed to Enter Gaza

Israel’s UN Ambassador warns that Lebanese ships will not be allowed to reach their destination.

Lebanon to Accuse Israel of Espionage in UN

Lebanon to prepare detailed report to UN Security Council about spies for Israel who were convicted.

Iran, Egypt Line Up Against US, Allies at UN Nuke Meeting

Iran and Egypt are preparing to fight the U.S. and its allies over Israel's rights at the United Nations nuclear non-proliferation treaty meeting.