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AIPAC lauds U.S. veto of Jerusalem resolution

AIPAC welcomes United States’ veto of resolution seeking to overrule Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

AIPAC lauds U.S. veto of Jerusalem resolution

Netanyahu praises, Abbas fumes, at US veto

PM says 'truth defeated lies' after US vetoes resolution seeking to overturn recognition of Jerusalem.

Netanyahu praises, Abbas fumes, at US veto

US, fuming, vetoes Security Council Jerusalem resolution

US ambassador slams resolution as an 'insult' to the US. 'It won't be forgotten.'

US, fuming, vetoes Security Council Jerusalem resolution

'Security Council can't vote to change reality'

Israel's ambassador to the UN slams Security Council for vote on resolution condemning Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

'Security Council can't vote to change reality'

Ambassador Haley:

'US won't repeat Obama mistake, will veto UN resolution'

US ambassador to the UN says US will not allow anti-Israel resolutions to pass like Obama Administration did.

'US won't repeat Obama mistake, will veto UN resolution'

UN to vote Monday on rejecting Trump's Jerusalem declaration

UN Security Council advances proposed resolution to reject US recognition of Jerusalem, to hold vote on Monday.

UN to vote Monday on rejecting Trump's Jerusalem declaration

PA demands UN reject Trump Jerusalem recognition

PA seeks to force US to use veto at Security Council to defend recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

PA demands UN reject Trump Jerusalem recognition

Second Temple coin at the UN Security Council

Israeli Ambassador Danon tells UN Security Council, 'All the nations of the world should join us this year in Jerusalem.'

Second Temple coin at the UN Security Council

PA complains to UN against Trump

PA lodges a complaint at the Security Council following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

PA complains to UN against Trump

Russia vetoes resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia vetoes UN resolution that would have extended mandate of a panel investigating who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Russia vetoes resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

'Kim Jong-un's threats violate international law'

The UN Security Council may decide to use sanctions, instead of force, on North Korea. Will Trump agree?

'Kim Jong-un's threats violate international law'

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously backs resolution significantly strengthening sanctions on North Korea.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

United States, France, Britain and Germany push for action at Security Council following Iran's launch of a satellite.

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

Haley again defends Israel:

'Security Council obsesses over Israel'

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks about Iran, Hizballah destabilizing Middle East roles at monthly UNSC meeting.

'Security Council obsesses over Israel'

Amb. Danon, terror victim call on UN to end PA terror payments

Survivor of mass casualty suicide bombing who lost 5 family members tells UN Security Council to stop ignoring PA payments to terrorists.

Amb. Danon, terror victim call on UN to end PA terror payments

U.S. proposes new UN sanctions on North Korea

Officials say Ambassador Haley aims to bring UN Security Council resolution on North Korea sanctions to a vote within weeks.

U.S. proposes new UN sanctions on North Korea

Danon: UN Security Council must stop PA from paying terrorists

Israeli Ambassador to UN demands UN Security Council intervene in PA payments to jailed terrorists.

Danon: UN Security Council must stop PA from paying terrorists

'Evidence of Hezbollah's violations is mounting each day'

Israel sends letter detailing Hezbollah violations of UN Security Council resolutions to UNSC President Nikki Haley.

'Evidence of Hezbollah's violations is mounting each day'

At UN debate, Arab states heed Haley’s plea to focus on Iran

Arab states agree to US request to focus more time on Iranian threat, less on Israel and the Israeli-Arab conflict.

At UN debate, Arab states heed Haley’s plea to focus on Iran

'Your hero is a terrorist and a murderer'

Confrontation in UN Security Council over terrorist hunger strike as Ambassador Danon slams Arab support for arch terrorist.

'Your hero is a terrorist and a murderer'

UN condemns Egypt church attacks

UN Security Council calls bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt heinous and cowardly.

UN condemns Egypt church attacks

Security Council again condemns North Korea

UN Security Council denounces North Korea's "increasingly destabilizing behavior".

Security Council again condemns North Korea

'No Cabinet approval to vote for anti-Israel resolution'

New Zealand opposition party says foreign affairs minister acted without authorization in voting against Israel at Security Council.

'No Cabinet approval to vote for anti-Israel resolution'

Security Council condemns North Korea

Security Council condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches, expresses concern over its behavior.

Security Council condemns North Korea

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Security Council condemns North Korea

Security Council unanimously condemns North Korea for attempts to evade sanctions.

Security Council condemns North Korea

Report: US considers quitting UN Human Rights Council

No immediate withdrawal expected ahead of council’s Monday session

Report: US considers quitting UN Human Rights Council

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia ready to veto draft resolution calling for sanctions against Syria over the use of chemical weapons on civilians.

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

UN envoy: Two-state solution 'the only way'

UN envoy for the Middle East tells Security Council the “two-state solution” remains "the only way" to achieve peace.

UN envoy: Two-state solution 'the only way'

Danon demands UN action following Petah Tikva attack

Israel's UN Ambassador calls for UN condemnation of terror attack in Petah Tikva.

Danon demands UN action following Petah Tikva attack

Trump: Britain should veto anti-Israel UN resolutions

President-elect urges Britain to veto UN Security Council resolutions critical of Israel, confirms Kushner will try to broker peace deal.

Trump: Britain should veto anti-Israel UN resolutions

Obama: We did not agree with content of UN resolution

Obama explains on Israeli television why US allowed passage of anti-Israel resolution and speaks about his relationship with Netanyahu.

Obama: We did not agree with content of UN resolution

PM: Unequivocal evidence administration behind UN resolution

PM tells AIPAC delegation previous US Administrations opposed language calling Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian territories.'

PM: Unequivocal evidence administration behind UN resolution

Netanyahu: We won't support bodies that act against us

Prime Minister addresses Israel’s decision to suspend some of its funding to the UN.

Netanyahu: We won't support bodies that act against us

Israel cuts UN funding following 'anti-settlement' resolution

Israel announces it will be suspending a significant portion of its annual contributions to the United Nations for 2017.

Israel cuts UN funding following 'anti-settlement' resolution

Senate leaders back resolution on UN's anti-Israel resolution

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer announce their backing for a resolution that objects to the UN's recent condemnations of Israel.

Senate leaders back resolution on UN's anti-Israel resolution

First they passed UN Resolution 2334 – then they danced

First they passed UN Resolution 2334 – then they danced

Op-ed: This is how they can now try to strangle Israel

The shameful US abstention can lead to much harm for Israel, with the next steps under review by the European Commission.

Op-ed: This is how they can now try to strangle Israel

Republicans seek to disapprove 'anti-settlement' resolution

Two Republican lawmakers in both chambers to introduce resolutions formally disapproving UN Resolution 2334 which condemned Israel.

Republicans seek to disapprove 'anti-settlement' resolution

Huckabee: Defund the UN and give the money to veterans

Former Arkansas Governor blasts Kerry's "ridiculous" speech, calls for the United States to pull its portion of the UN's funding.

Huckabee: Defund the UN and give the money to veterans

Obama advisor: He'll veto any anti-Israel resolution

President Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor says he will veto any UN resolution that dictates a peace solution on Israel.

Obama advisor: He'll veto any anti-Israel resolution

Will UN propose another anti-Israel resolution?

The UN Security Council will convene on January 17th to discuss Israel's policies, just 3 days before the end of Obama's administration.

Will UN propose another anti-Israel resolution?

Ya'alon criticizes Netanyahu's response to UN resolution

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's diplomatic initiatives in the wake of UN resolution.

Ya'alon criticizes Netanyahu's response to UN resolution

Ukrainian MP wants to move embassy to Jerusalem

Ukrainian MP disappointed with Ukraine's vote in favor of anti-Israel UN resolution pledges to introduce bill to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Ukrainian MP wants to move embassy to Jerusalem

Watch: Obama one of worst foreign policy presidents ever

Professor Alan Dershowitz says President Obama will go down in history 'as one of the worst foreign policy presidents ever.'

Watch: Obama one of worst foreign policy presidents ever

Abbas 'euphoric' over passage of anti-Israel UN resolution

PA President says anti-Israel UN resolution and Paris peace conference can end 'settlements' once and for all.

Abbas 'euphoric' over passage of anti-Israel UN resolution

Rabbi Riskin: The UN is a bunch of hypocrites

"We are not slaves here, we receive charity from no-one; this is our land."

Rabbi Riskin:  The UN is a bunch of hypocrites

Gingrich to Congress: Condemn Obama over anti-Israel resolution

Former House speaker urges Congress to condemn Obama for allowing anti-Israel resolution to pass the UN Security Council.

Gingrich to Congress: Condemn Obama over anti-Israel resolution

Fatah to intensify efforts to end 'occupation'

Fatah’s Central Committee welcomes anti-Israel resolution at the UN, vows to intensify its efforts to establish a Palestinian state.

Fatah to intensify efforts to end 'occupation'

Watch: Obama adviser blames Israel for UN resolution

Ben Rhodes, U.S. deputy national security adviser, claims U.S. administration did not encourage resolution, blames Israeli intransigence.

Watch: Obama adviser blames Israel for UN resolution

Watch: US-Israel diplomatic fallout after UN vote

David Keyes, spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, talks about Israel's disappointment over anti-Israel UN resolution.

Watch: US-Israel diplomatic fallout after UN vote

'A modern-day version of the Dreyfus trial'

Defense Minister describes forthcoming Paris conference as "modern-day version of the Dreyfus trial' that indicts the entire Jewish nation.

'A modern-day version of the Dreyfus trial'

'Obama could harm Israel on his last day in office'

Foreign affairs experts warn in a cabinet meeting that President Obama could cause more damage to Israel in final days of his presidency.

'Obama could harm Israel on his last day in office'

Senegal defends voting in favor of anti-Israel resolution

Senegal says its vote in favor of anti-Israel resolution at the UN Security Council is consistent with its "diplomatic vision".

Senegal defends voting in favor of anti-Israel resolution

Fatah thanks UN members for giving it 'permission' to kill Jews

Fatah movement publishes threatening, violent image thanking 14 nations which voted for anti-Israel Security Council resolution.

Fatah thanks UN members for giving it 'permission' to kill Jews

'Lapid has proven again that he's a leftist in disguise'

Likud blasts Yesh Atid chairman who criticized Netanyahu's response to the anti-Israel action in the UN Security Council.

'Lapid has proven again that he's a leftist in disguise'

PM: According to the UN, the Maccabees 'occupied territory'

PM lights Hanukkah candle at Western Wall, says Jews cannot 'occupy' their own city and holy sites.

PM: According to the UN, the Maccabees 'occupied territory'

"US helped craft anti-Israel Security Council resolution"

PM spokesman says Israel has "ironclad information" Obama Administration helped craft anti-Israel UN resolution.

"US helped craft anti-Israel Security Council resolution"