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US proposes to UN:

Gaza force with mandate to demilitarize and rebuild

According to Axios, the US has proposed a UN-backed international force to govern and secure Gaza through 2027, with a mandate to disarm terror groups and oversee reconstruction.

Gaza force with mandate to demilitarize and rebuild

Report:

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

Houthis to try 43 UN staff over role in Israeli strike on Sanaa

Houthis to try 43 UN staff for alleged links to Israeli strike that killed top officials. UN denies accusations, calls detentions arbitrary, and demands immediate release of all personnel.

Houthis to try 43 UN staff over role in Israeli strike on Sanaa

Danon to anti-Israel UN official: Your poison has failed

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely rebukes UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese: “You are a witch… your poison has failed.”

Danon to anti-Israel UN official: Your poison has failed

Senior antisemite, 10/7 denier, encounters 'major embarrassment'

Francesca Albanese, UN envoy who denied the Hamas massacre and sexual terrorism on October 7, stepped off the podium in South Africa where a surprise awaited her.

Senior antisemite, 10/7 denier, encounters 'major embarrassment'

Yemen:

Sixth UN staffer detained as Houthi raids escalate

Houthis detain sixth UN staffer in Yemen, confiscate equipment, and hold 59 personnel. UN warns aid efforts are at risk and reassesses operations in Houthi-controlled areas.

Sixth UN staffer detained as Houthi raids escalate

Malaysia offers troops for UN Gaza mission

Malaysian PM tells UN chief Guterres his country is ready to join a UN peacekeeping mission in Gaza.

Malaysia offers troops for UN Gaza mission

Houthis arrest UN staff, accuse them of spying for Israel

Houthis arrest three UN staffers in Sanaa, accusing them of spying for Israel. The arrests follow a raid on a UN compound.

Houthis arrest UN staff, accuse them of spying for Israel

UN rapporteur:

'US sanctions over Gaza report are mafia-style intimidation'

UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces US sanctions as “mafia-style” tactics after accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Barred from entering the US, she presented her report from South Africa.

'US sanctions over Gaza report are mafia-style intimidation'

Danon to UN

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Yemen:

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained

Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'ICJ has nothing to say about Israelis' human rights'

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 ICJ's ruling that there is not enough evidence of UNRWA's connection to Hamas terrorists.

'ICJ has nothing to say about Israelis' human rights'

ICJ demands Israel cooperate with UNRWA

International Court of Justice claims Israel has not provided enough evidence UNRWA employed Hamas terrorists and must work with the compromised body.

ICJ demands Israel cooperate with UNRWA

Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges

David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, tells Fox News Digitial that the mortality figures from Gaza do not support claims of a famine in the enclave.

Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges

Houthis:

'UN employees are spying on us to help Israel'

Houthi militia operatives broke into the UN compound, interrogated employees, and arrested several of them on suspicion of providing information that helped Israel attack government targets in Yemen.

'UN employees are spying on us to help Israel'

On Yom Kippur eve:

Israeli Ambassador prays for hostages at UN General Assembly

For the first time in history: On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon prayed for hostages' release at the UN General Assembly. Watch.

Israeli Ambassador prays for hostages at UN General Assembly

Israel commemorates October 7 at the UN

Israeli Mission to the UN holds event to commemorate the October 7 massacre at the UN Headquarters in New York, attended by over 700 guests, including dozens of UN Ambassadors from various countries and diplomats from around the world, and hostage families.

Israel commemorates October 7 at the UN

Ambassador Danny Danon:

'Jerusalem is waiting for Mike Waltz'

At a meeting with the new US ambassador to the UN, Danon stressed the close cooperation between Israel and the United States on the international stage and invited him to visit Israel.

'Jerusalem is waiting for Mike Waltz'

San Marino becomes latest state to recognize 'Palestine'

Tiny country follows larger nations in recognizing 'Palestine' at the UN General Assembly.

San Marino becomes latest state to recognize 'Palestine'

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

The world has no interest in the plight of Iran's women

Diplomacy toward a dictatorship is a form of appeasement that ignores the suffering of its citizen. Opinion.

The world has no interest in the plight of Iran's women

Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'A Palestinian state? Madness'

Netanyahu addressed the hostages in Hebrew via loudspeakers set up in Gaza, 'Our heroic brothers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking, we have not forgotten you. The entire nation is with you. And we will not be silent until we bring you all home,' adding 'Giving the Palestinians a state adjacent to Jerusalem is like giving al-Qaeda a state adjacent to New York.'

Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'A Palestinian state? Madness'

Nearly 70 Companies Targeted

UN expands anti-Israel blacklist

The United Nations has expanded its blacklist to 158 firms accused of supporting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

UN expands anti-Israel blacklist

PMO's orders

Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.

Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

Disclosed:

Palestinian move planned during Prime Minister's speech

Palestinian delegation appeals to countries at UN, asking them to boycott PM Netanyahu's speech. Ambassador Danon: 'Israel's voice will be heard loudly and clearly at the UN, we will not allow supporters of terror to hide the truth.'

Palestinian move planned during Prime Minister's speech

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’

Watch

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