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Saudi Crown Prince linked to hacking of Amazon head's phone

UN experts call for investigation into possible involvement of Mohammed bin Salman in hacking of Jeff Bezos’ iPhone.

Saudi Crown Prince linked to hacking of Amazon head's phone

The International Criminal Court targets Israel

The ICC must decide if the PLO is a 'delegated jurisdiction,' but in the meantime Fatou Bensouda must be forced to resign. Opinion.

The International Criminal Court targets Israel

PM backtracks:

Danon to stay on until May

PM reverses course, extends term of current Israeli ambassador to the UN for several months.

Danon to stay on until May

Danon's term as ambassador to end today

PM asks attorney general if new ambassador to the UN can be appointed during transition government.

Danon's term as ambassador to end today

Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution

For the second time in a month, Canada changes course and backs Palestinian self-determination in UN vote.

Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution

UN extends UNRWA mission until 2023

UNRWA mandate renewed until 2023 despite opposition from the United States and Israel.

UN extends UNRWA mission until 2023

Witnesses to Hamas terror: UN ambassadors visit south

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon brings fellow UN ambassadors to site of Hamas terror tunnel, see Iron Dome battery,

Witnesses to Hamas terror: UN ambassadors visit south

Dozens of UN ambassadors visit City of David

Ambassador Danny Danon brings dozens of UN ambassadors to City of David as new support for Israel felt at the UN.

Dozens of UN ambassadors visit City of David

Danon urges UN to impose further sanctions on Iran

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to impose further sanctions on Iran after it vows to continue ballistic missile activities.

Danon urges UN to impose further sanctions on Iran

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Iran responds to European countries' letter to UN, says it is determined to go ahead with disputed ballistic missile program.

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

Blue and White Chairman calls to translate letter of warning against Iranian missiles sent by French, German, and UK ambassadors to UN.

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

UN commemorates Jewish refugees from Middle East, North Africa

Ambassador Danon: "I will propose resolution that will reaffirm the Jewish refugees' place in history."

UN commemorates Jewish refugees from Middle East, North Africa

13 nations vote against anti-Israel resolution for first time

Over a dozen nations switch position on anti-Israel resolution passes annually by UN General Assembly, vote against measure.

13 nations vote against anti-Israel resolution for first time

Ambassador Danon:

'UN needs to know how to criticize the Palestinians as well'

Israel to submit resolution recognizing Jewish refugees from Arab countries at UN plenary meeting on annual commemoration of November 29th.

'UN needs to know how to criticize the Palestinians as well'

Israeli mission donates wheelchairs for children to UN in Geneva

'This donation by Israel is small step to make UN truly accessible, so persons with disabilities can take part and influence world issues.'

Israeli mission donates wheelchairs for children to UN in Geneva

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

PA chairman demands international community ignore Pres. Trump's announcement, recognize 'Palestine.'

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

PA chairman blasts Trump administration’s announcement on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

UN Secretary-General to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah

United Nations chief backs Israeli argument on Hezbollah, calls on Lebanon to disarm the Shi'ite terror group.

UN Secretary-General to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

With 147 countries in favor, UN adopts Israeli resolution on "Agricultural Technology for Sustainable Development".

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Israel refrained from taking part in UN conference on nuclear-free zone in the Middle East because it was unilaterally biased against it.

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Regavim to UN Envoy: Since when does UN oppose unilateral moves?

Regavim: 'UN ongoing support for Palestinian Authority illegal activities are only violation of international law happening in Area C.'

Regavim to UN Envoy: Since when does UN oppose unilateral moves?

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

240 Republican and Democratic members of Congress sign letter pressing UN chief to organize effort to defend Israel from Hezbollah attacks.

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

Nikki Haley, “Iron Lady” who became Trump’s conscience

Nikki Haley, “Iron Lady” who became Trump’s conscience

Danon: EU fights for Palestinians, preventing negotiations

Israeli Ambassador to the UN slams European position on Arab-Israeli conflict, attempting to force unworkable solution.

Danon: EU fights for Palestinians, preventing negotiations

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

Canada changes course, votes in favor of UN resolution in support of Palestinian Arabs' right to self-determination.

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

UN: Settlements illegal no matter what US says

UN rights office dismisses US declaration Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

UN: Settlements illegal no matter what US says

UN extends UNRWA's mandate

170 countries vote in favor of extending mandate of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees". The US and Israel vote against.

UN extends UNRWA's mandate

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis.

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution

'Act as soon as possible, before hatred becomes normal'

UN Secretary-General says he will convene a conference on education to combat anti-Semitism and other hate crimes.

'Act as soon as possible, before hatred becomes normal'

A true warrior and a friend of Israel

Nikki Haley, former US Amb. to UN, presents Israel's Danny Danon with a copy of her new book on term, activities, in UN.

A true warrior and a friend of Israel

UN envoy meets Hadar Goldin's parents

Nickolay Mladenov meets Leah and Simcha Goldin: No one should live with such pain.

UN envoy meets Hadar Goldin's parents

UN's PA 'expert': Ban 'settlement' products

Canadian law professor Michael Lynk calls for international ban on all products made in Judea and Samaria.

UN's PA 'expert': Ban 'settlement' products

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Ambassador Kelly Craft addresses Security Council Stake Out on Syria, criticizes Turkish military action.

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Danon: International community must declare war on anti-Semitism

Israeli ambassador to the UN calls on body to condemn attack on German synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Danon: International community must declare war on anti-Semitism

Danon: Deterioration in Gaza - because of Hamas

Ambassador Danny Danon: Improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza should be tied to the humanitarian needs of Israeli prisoner families.

Danon: Deterioration in Gaza - because of Hamas

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY

Israeli journalist told live-streamed press conference a "closed event" at the UN.

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY

Abbas: All agreements void if Israel annexes Jordan Valley

PA chairman says he would give his last dollar to pay terrorists during speech at the UN.

Abbas: All agreements void if Israel annexes Jordan Valley

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw from Syria

Israeli FM Yisrael Katz meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at UN, discuss how to restore stability to Middle East.

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw from Syria

Trump: Iran on fanatical quest for nukes

US President delivers remarks at annual UN gathering in New York.

Trump: Iran on fanatical quest for nukes

Survey: Most Israelis view UN unfavorably

65% of Israelis hold unfavorable view of UN, significantly more than percentage found in any of the 31 other countries in Pew survey.

Survey: Most Israelis view UN unfavorably

'Unprecedented' UN report on anti-Sermitism

Landmark UN report details right-wing, left-wing, and Islamic anti-Semitism.

'Unprecedented' UN report on anti-Sermitism

US ambassador:

'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'

US ambassador to UN expresses support for Israel. Israeli ambassador Danon: We welcome your presence here.

'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'

Kelly Craft takes her role as US ambassador to UN

Craft vows to be "a voice of America’s unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom, human rights and peaceful resolution of conflicts."

Kelly Craft takes her role as US ambassador to UN

UN chief: Netanyahu's sovereignty plan would be illegal

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says applying sovereignty to Jordan Valley would undermine "two-state solution".

UN chief: Netanyahu's sovereignty plan would be illegal

UN warns Israel over annexation plans

UN Spokesman: 'The secretary-general's position has always been clear: Unilateral actions are not helpful in the peace process.'

UN warns Israel over annexation plans

US envoy asks UN to act to bring back missing Israelis

Jason Greenblatt sends letter to UN, asks body to continue efforts to release Israeli soldiers and civilians being held by Hamas.

US envoy asks UN to act to bring back missing Israelis

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'

UN extends mandate of UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon for another year.

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'

UN mandate in Lebanon - now with pro-Israel improvements

Amid escalation near Israel's northern border, UN Security Council schedules vote on the renewal of UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon.

UN mandate in Lebanon - now with pro-Israel improvements

Danon:

'Note Shnerb's murder in report on children in armed conflict'

Israel's UN ambassador requests that the UN report on the terrorist attack near Dolev, that led to the murder of 17-year old Rina Shnerb.

'Note Shnerb's murder in report on children in armed conflict'

Netanyahu extends Danon's term

Netanyahu extends term of the Israeli ambassador to the UN until the end of the year.

Netanyahu extends Danon's term

UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack

UN expresses concern over reports of drone attack in Beirut, calls for "maximum restraint both in action and rhetoric".

UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack

'The UN must fulfill its humanitarian duty'

Israel's UN ambassador meets parents of Hadar Goldin, whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'The UN must fulfill its humanitarian duty'

Pompeo:

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

UN Committee grills PA on incitement

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination questions PA rep. on racism, anti-Semitism in PA documents, textbooks.

UN Committee grills PA on incitement

Israeli ambassador calls on UN to condemn terrorist murder

Ambassador Danny Danon sends letter to Security Council demanding UN condemn murder of Dvir Sorek.

Israeli ambassador calls on UN to condemn terrorist murder

UN: Construction in Judea and Samaria 'must cease immediately'

UN rep condemns Israel's approval of construction of Jewish homes. "A flagrant violation of international law.”

UN: Construction in Judea and Samaria 'must cease immediately'

Iran: US violates international law

Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran: US violates international law

United Nations: Hamas recruits children for terror activity

Special UN report states 'children who work for terrorist organizations are exposed to high-level violence and exploitation.'

United Nations: Hamas recruits children for terror activity