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'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

Israel preparing for emergency sessions at UN Security Council, says Ambassador Danon, adds that 'rules of the game for Iran' will change.

'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

Danon responds to Human Rights Commissioner

Israel’s UN Ambassador reacts to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who criticized Israel over the riots along the Gaza border.

Danon responds to Human Rights Commissioner

UN: Israel ignoring our warnings not to use force

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights slams Israel's use of force against Gaza rioters, calls for IDF troops to be 'held accountable'.

UN: Israel ignoring our warnings not to use force

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

'We will never apologize for defending our country, says Israeli Ambassador to UN, warning of Iranian buildup to Israel's north.

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

B'Tselem asks UN to stop Israel from shooting Gaza rioters

'Force Israel to to bring an immediate end to the unlawful firing of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators in Gaza.'

B'Tselem asks UN to stop Israel from shooting Gaza rioters

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Broadway show honoring Israel's 70th Independence Day highlights Israel's multiculturalism.

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violence

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands condemnation of Hamas as violent border riots continue.

Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violence

UN envoy accuses Israel of killing children

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Israel following deaths of Palestinian Arab teens in violent riots along the Gaza-Israel border.

UN envoy accuses Israel of killing children

Report: Haredim demand UN troops protect Meah Shearim

According to report, group of radical haredim disseminated petition calling on United Nations to protect them from police violence.

Report: Haredim demand UN troops protect Meah Shearim

UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors

UN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit.

UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors

40 ambassadors to the United Nations visit Israel

Largest-ever UN delegation visits Israel, in time for Israel's 70th Independence Day.

40 ambassadors to the United Nations visit Israel

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

Security Council statement supporting protests on Gaza border blocked.

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

The UN's infiltrator game

The UN's infiltrator game

UN to Israel: Don't back out of infiltrator amnesty deal

After PM Netanyahu backtracks on amnesty agreement, UN calls on Israel to reconsider, says illegal immigrants 'need asylum'.

UN to Israel: Don't back out of infiltrator amnesty deal

Netanyahu:

Deal with UN to legalize infiltrators - cancelled

Following backlash, PM announces cancellation of deal with UN refugee agency to legalize status of 16,000 African infiltrators.

Deal with UN to legalize infiltrators - cancelled

Bennett: Plan to legalize infiltrators 'a deception'

Education Minister blasts UN-backed plan to legalize 16,000 infiltrators living in Israel. 'This is a total deception.'

Bennett: Plan to legalize infiltrators 'a deception'

Haley: US to cap peacekeeping contributions at 25%

Amb. Haley says UN peacekeeping important, but US will no longer provide more than 25% of the budget.

Haley: US to cap peacekeeping contributions at 25%

60 UN ambassadors attend Danon's pre-Passover Seder

'In an age when the UN tries to put into question the Jewish claim to Jerusalem it is important to know the 3,500 year history of the Jews.'

60 UN ambassadors attend Danon's pre-Passover Seder

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN envoy expresses concern over Hamas security measures on the Gaza-Israel border.

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

UN Security Council condemns continued use of chemical weapons in Syria as OPCW investigates alleged chemical use in Eastern Ghouta.

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

'What if I paid millions to have your father shot in the head?'

Bereaved son of terror victim confronts UN official: 'Abbas paid $3 million to the terrorists who murdered my father.'

'What if I paid millions to have your father shot in the head?'

UN envoy:

'The State of Israel is here to stay'

UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov denounces anti-Semitism, says global body committed to fighting it.

'The State of Israel is here to stay'

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

UN 'Palestinian refugee' organization continues to face $350 million budget shortfall.

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

UN: Israel 11th happiest country in the world

Israel is the happiest country in Middle East, 12th happiest country for immigrants in the world.

UN: Israel 11th happiest country in the world

UNRWA in urgent search for cash at global gathering

Global powers meet in Rome to find solutions to UNRWA's funding crisis.

UNRWA in urgent search for cash at global gathering

Haley: We're prepared to act on Syria

U.S. Ambassador to the UN says Washington remains prepared to act if Security Council fails to act on Syria.

Haley: We're prepared to act on Syria

Netanyahu visits UN Jerusalem exhibition

PM Netanyahu visits Jerusalem exhibit currently being presented at the UN building in New York. "This exhibit shows the truth."

Netanyahu visits UN Jerusalem exhibition

'We are being attacked. I will not be silent'

Prime Minister Netanyahu defends recent attacks on the police and other legal bodies. 'The citizens of Israel support me.'

'We are being attacked. I will not be silent'

Watch: From Kuwaiti Arab to Orthodox Jew

Kuwaiti-born Israeli Jewish 'Palestinian refugee' decries UN hypocrisy in keeping Arabs refugees forever.

Watch: From Kuwaiti Arab to Orthodox Jew

UNICEF funding BDS?

Canadians urge government to withhold funding of UN charity, following reports claiming money was diverted to anti-Israel organizations.

UNICEF funding BDS?

Israel's answer to the UN

Israel opens a new exhibition at the UN showcasing the Jewish people's history in Jerusalem.

Israel's answer to the UN

'Instead of confronting Iran, UN is targeting Israel'

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says US and Israel will stop Iranian expansion - while UN pursues anti-Israel votes, investigations.

'Instead of confronting Iran, UN is targeting Israel'

Israel appoints new UNESCO ambassador

Despite promises to leave UNESCO, Israel announces new envoy to United Nations body.

Israel appoints new UNESCO ambassador

UN official: Palestinian Authority chairman abuses Palestinians

UN must openly condemn terror, UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, tells Conference of Presidents.

UN official: Palestinian Authority chairman abuses Palestinians

Haley: UN Security Council must establish ceasefire in Syria

Nikki Haley calls for 'immediate action' to save the lives of those attacked by Syrian Pres. Assad's 'barbaric' regime.

Haley: UN Security Council must establish ceasefire in Syria

Trump's envoys seek UN support for peace plan

Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner tell Security Council ambassadors they hope for their support for Trump's peace plan.

Trump's envoys seek UN support for peace plan

Abbas to UN:

'We are the Canaanites'

PA chief claims Palestinians are direct descendants of Canaanites, says Palestine made contributions to humanity before Balfour Declaration.

'We are the Canaanites'

Abbas to UN Security Council:

'International community must hold Mideast peace conference'

PA chief tells UN Security Council that international conference focusing on Mideast talks must be organized by mid-2018.

'International community must hold Mideast peace conference'

Israel to Abbas:

'You're not part of the solution - you're the problem'

Ambassador Danon blasts PA chief Abbas following address at UN Security Council. 'You're not part of the solution - you're the problem.'

'You're not part of the solution - you're the problem'

UN Sec. Gen. Guterres needs a crash course on Palestine

UN Sec. Gen. Guterres needs a crash course on Palestine

House Dems urge Trump to fund UN’s Palestinian aid agency

102 of House's 193 Democrats lobby Trump to continue funding for UNRWA, after US withholds more than half of $125 million support package.

House Dems urge Trump to fund UN’s Palestinian aid agency

UNRWA facing 'existential financial crisis', warns official

UNRWA representative in New York warns agency is facing financial crisis following U.S. funding cut.

UNRWA facing 'existential financial crisis', warns official

UN experts urge Iran to annul professor's death sentence

UN human rights experts appeal for Iran to annul death sentence given to university professor accused of passing information to Israel.

UN experts urge Iran to annul professor's death sentence

PA planning 'diplomatic move' at the UN

Senior PLO official says PA will ask UN for full membership for "the state of Palestine".

PA planning 'diplomatic move' at the UN

PA pushes for UN Security Council to broker peace talks

After denouncing US as broker for talks with Israel, PA suggests UN Security Council as replacement. 'US-led peace talks have failed.'

PA pushes for UN Security Council to broker peace talks

Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'

Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel over alleged airstrikes near Damascus, demands the UN take action.

Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'

United Nations has 'responsibility to preserve the truth'

International March of the Living marks 30th anniversary with special exhibit at the UN.

United Nations has 'responsibility to preserve the truth'

Watch: Israeli artists in moving performance at the UN

Israeli singers Amir Benayoun, David D'Or and Miri Mesika perform at UN ceremony in honor of International Holocaust Day.

Watch: Israeli artists in moving performance at the UN

Israel backs Rwanda's position at UN, despite US objections

Israel sponsors UN resolution pushed by Rwanda to emphasize that 1994 genocide targeted Tutsi minority.

Israel backs Rwanda's position at UN, despite US objections

Iran has amassed army of 82,000 troops in Syria, says Danon

Tehran regime has turned Syria 'into the world's largest military base', Israeli Ambassador warns UN Security Council.

Iran has amassed army of 82,000 troops in Syria, says Danon

'The UNRWA era is over'

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says that Israel will lobby allies to cut funding to UNRWA, which she said 'perpetuates the conflict'.

'The UNRWA era is over'

UNICEF's endangered children

UNICEF's endangered children

Israeli singer gives up on visa to sing at UN

Amir Benayoun gives up on opportunity to acquire visa that would enable him to fly to perform on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Israeli singer gives up on visa to sing at UN

IDF to advise UN peacekeepers in Entebbe medical training course

IDF medical officer to serve as adviser for UN first response medical course in Uganda based on techniques used by the IDF.

IDF to advise UN peacekeepers in Entebbe medical training course

Danon:

Abbas' racist speech reminiscent of 20th century's worst regimes

Israeli Ambassador to UN rips PA chief for denying Jewish connection to Zionism, State of Israel, demands UN condemn Abbas.

Abbas' racist speech reminiscent of 20th century's worst regimes

US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UN

Amir Benayoun scheduled to sing his song, 'The Last Survivor,' at the UN on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UN

After Trump's J'lem declaration, PA turns to UN to lead talks

PLO leadership to consider revoking recognition of Israel at upcoming meeting to consider path forward after J'lem recognition.

After Trump's J'lem declaration, PA turns to UN to lead talks

EU urges US to keep Iran deal

EU foreign ministers urge the United States not to junk Iran deal as deadline approaches.

EU urges US to keep Iran deal

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Syria blasts Israel’s “aggressive attitude” after airstrike outside of Damascus it blamed on Israel.

Syria complains to UN about Israel

UN blasts Israel's infiltrator relocation plan

UN calls on Israel to find alternative solution 'in line with international standards' for dealing with illegal infiltrators from Africa.

UN blasts Israel's infiltrator relocation plan