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GOP senators:

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Republican senators introduce bill to block sanctioned Iranian officials from entering the US for UN duties, citing threats to American safety and Iran’s history of targeting Americans.

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

In virtual address, PA chairman says he "rejects what Hamas did on October 7," claims he is ready to rule Gaza without Hamas.

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

UN General Assembly

Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’

President Trump demands a UN investigation after claiming “triple sabotage” during his speech - citing a stopped escalator, failed teleprompter, and audio issues. The White House backs the call for a probe.

Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’

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Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US Pres's motorcade

French Pres. forced to call American counterpart after he found himself blocked from reaching the French diplomatic mission in New York by security for Trump's motorcade.

Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US Pres's motorcade

Trump at UN:

Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.

Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Ending nine-month vacancy

Mike Waltz confirmed as US Ambassador to UN

US Senate confirms former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz as US Ambassador to the UN, ending a long saga.

Mike Waltz confirmed as US Ambassador to UN

Captivity survivor Naama Levy: I am here to be their voice

Captivity survivor Naama Levy speaks at HostageAid Event in New York, recounts her horrific ordeal and implores diplomats at the UN to act immediately to save those still held hostage.

Captivity survivor Naama Levy: I am here to be their voice

US vetoes unilateral Security Council resolution against Israel

The UN Security Council voted on Algeria’s Gaza resolution demanding a ceasefire, but the US vetoed it for failing to condemn Hamas or demand hostage releases.

US vetoes unilateral Security Council resolution against Israel

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'COI says Israel not committing suicide is genocide'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of genocide.

'COI says Israel not committing suicide is genocide'

Brothers of hostages call on UN to demand Hamas release captives

Ilay David and Liran Berman delivered emotional video statements urging the UN and global powers to pressure Hamas and ensure the survival and release of hostages in Gaza.

Brothers of hostages call on UN to demand Hamas release captives

'Sloppy, distorted, ridiculous'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

In Sky News interview, former PM says UN failed to mention October 7th massacre, defends IDF conduct, and calls genocide claims 'nonsense.'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

Still criticizes Israel

UN chief stops short of genocide claim

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the Gaza situation "horrendous" but says he cannot legally define it as "genocide."

UN chief stops short of genocide claim

Israel rejects UN report on genocide in Gaza

A UN report has concluded that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Foreign Ministry denounced the report as 'laundered Hamas lies.'

Israel rejects UN report on genocide in Gaza

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

Following the UN decision to advance a Palestinian state, the Yesha Council is demanding that the Prime Minister impose sovereignty: 'The ball is in his court,' they declared.

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

At UN:

Germany to back two-state resolution, oppose 'Palestine'

Germany's government says it will back a UN resolution for a two-state solution but says the time isn't right to recognize a Palestinian state.

Germany to back two-state resolution, oppose 'Palestine'

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

Horrifying:

UN protest uses Netanyahu head as soccer ball

Horrifying protest at the UN: Activists use a lifelike Netanyahu head as a soccer ball to denounce the war in Gaza.

UN protest uses Netanyahu head as soccer ball

Houthis claim:

'Detained UN staff spied for Israel and US'

Houthis claim that 11 UN workers who were arrested this week were spying for Israel and the US.

'Detained UN staff spied for Israel and US'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Spreading lie that Israel murdered a child not just a mistake'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva after a Gazan boy was found alive and well despite reports he was killed by the IDF.

'Spreading lie that Israel murdered a child not just a mistake'

Israel’s UN Ambassador:

'We will remember who is unilaterally going against us'

'Israel will not forget which states act against it,' Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns countries supporting unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

'We will remember who is unilaterally going against us'

UN officials:

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

UN officials say the Houthis detained 11 staffers in raids on offices in Sanaa, call for their immediate release.

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

The UN is silent:

Israeli "war crimes" are real Hamas war crimes

Hamas war crimes are ongoing to the utter shame of the United Nations and the utter shame of the world. Opinion.

Israeli "war crimes" are real Hamas war crimes

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Distorted reports:

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN: 'Political and distorted reports'

COGAT shows crowded Gaza markets with abundant food supplies, calling UN famine reports “false” and urging aid groups to focus on helping residents rather than echoing Hamas propaganda.

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN: 'Political and distorted reports'

First Lady Michal Herzog

'World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon'

During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.

'World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon'

'Hostages are humanitarian cases,' families tell UN

Hostages Families Forum reaches out to Red Cross, World Health Organization, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right on World Humanitarian Day.

'Hostages are humanitarian cases,' families tell UN

Severe Reporting Discrepancies:

UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries misleading, incomplete

Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.

UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries misleading, incomplete

Force 100 Arrests:

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

UN investigators detail brutal sectarian violence and urge sweeping reforms amid growing calls for accountability, protection, and justice for Syrian civilians.

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

Official:

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

UN Secretary-General’s report detailing the 'blacklist' of organizations that commit sexual crimes in violent conflicts to include Hamas terror organization for the first time.

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

US Amb. To UN:

Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

US Ambassador Dorothy Shea condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, calling for the release of detained sailors and warning of Iranian support fueling regional instability.

Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

Global coalition from more than 15 countries urges UN and international community to coordinate with GHF to feed Gazans more efficiently instead of relying on the compromised UNRWA.

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

E3:

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

Guterres warns Israel of inclusion in sexual violence report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres writes to Amb. Danny Danon: 'I am putting Israeli armed and security forces on notice for potential listing in the next reporting cycle, due to significant concerns of patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United Nations.''

Guterres warns Israel of inclusion in sexual violence report

UN official:

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

President Trump nominates State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as US Deputy Representative to the UN. A longtime TV commentator and author, Bruce is set to bring her media and political experience to the role, pending Senate confirmation.

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

During a Gaza tour with COGAT, Israeli journalist Natali Dadon documented vast amounts of aid left in the sun, accusing UN agencies of failing to distribute it.

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

UN chief:

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC

'Don't let the hostages die'

Ilay David, the brother of Evyatar David, addresses UN Security Council and demands and end to the UN's silence on the plight of the hostages before it is too late.

'Don't let the hostages die'

Sa'ar at UN

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Ahead of UN Security Council session on the hostages, Israel's Foreign Minister notes the starvation of the hostages seen in recent Hamas videos, says states that pressure Israel and seek to recognize Palestine only prolong the war.

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Following letter to Elon Musk from UN Watch in light of the US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the UN official lost her verified status on X.

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Foreign Ministry warns UNRWA still employing Hamas terrorists

Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Ministry Amir Weissbrod calls on world governments to stop funding UNRWA.

Foreign Ministry warns UNRWA still employing Hamas terrorists

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Hamas affirms armed resistance and statehood demands as world powers push for Palestinian Authority control and Hamas' exclusion from future governance

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Albanese: US sanctions over Israel criticism hurt me personally

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese says US sanctions over her anti-Israel stance have seriously disrupted her finances and personal life, calling the move 'dangerous.'

Albanese: US sanctions over Israel criticism hurt me personally

The UN won't feed Gaza civilians unless it feeds Hamas leaders

Feeding Hamas is the UN's goal, not feeding the people. Funding Hamas’s war machine is the goal, not ending the war. Enabling the murder of the population of Israel is the goal, not ensuring a better life for the population of Gaza. Opinion.

The UN won't feed Gaza civilians unless it feeds Hamas leaders

Human Rights Expert

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Netanyahu

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Huckabee

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

Human Rights Expert

'OCHA is a protection racket for Palestinian terrorists'

Touro Institute on Human Rights head Prof. Anne Bayefsky speaks with Arutz Sheva following Amb. Danon's announcement of Israeli steps against the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

'OCHA is a protection racket for Palestinian terrorists'

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

GHF offers to deliver UN and other international organization aid for free after footage reveals 950 trucks loaded with food aid sitting idle already inside Gaza.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

Danon announces

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Israeli Amb. to the UN announces steps being taken in response to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' 'blood libels' and favoring of Hamas.

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Sa'ar

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

Israeli Foreign Minister says US withdrawal from UNESCO 'a necessary step' due to organization's 'trampling' of Israel's rights.

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

'Spreads lies about Israel'

Israel revokes residency permit from senior UN official

OCHA Israel office chief Jonathan Whittall's residency permit will not be renewed for what Foreign Minister Sa'ar called 'biased and hostile conduct against Israel.'

Israel revokes residency permit from senior UN official

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the UN Security Council to act against Syria's brutal persecution of Druze civilians in Sweida, calling for accountability and warning that silence enables further atrocities against minorities across Syria.

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

UN rapporteur Albanese:

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'

Anti-Israel UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claims US sanctions are a "violation" of her immunity, stemming from her "genocide" accusations against Israel.

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'