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Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

Report: Netanyahu opposes Trump UNWRA cuts

Report says Netanyahr fears worsening Gaza's humanitarian situation could lead to an explosion.

Report: Netanyahu opposes Trump UNWRA cuts

'Trump's declaration helped Israel - UN resolution irrelevant'

Israeli Jews believe President Trump understand's Israel's interests, benefited the Jewish state by recognizing Jerusalem, poll shows.

'Trump's declaration helped Israel - UN resolution irrelevant'

Nikki Haley hosts reception for UN Israel supporters

US Ambassador hosts 64 countries that did not support resolution against J'lem recognition. 'US will remember the day it was singled out.'

Nikki Haley hosts reception for UN Israel supporters

Israelis overwhelmingly oppose partition of Jerusalem

Just 12% of Israeli Jews back partition of Jerusalem in exchange for peace deal with PA. 64% say UN resolutions on Jerusalem meaningless.

Israelis overwhelmingly oppose partition of Jerusalem

Amb. Haley calls for UN emergency sessions on Iran

US Ambassador to the UN calls for Security Council, Human Rights Council in response to the mass protests in Iran

Amb. Haley calls for UN emergency sessions on Iran

A new low in US-PA ties? PA recalls ambassador to US

PA foreign affairs chief orders top diplomat in US Husam Zomlot, back to Ramallah for 'consultations' following Jerusalem recognition.

A new low in US-PA ties? PA recalls ambassador to US

Israel's Security Council candidacy bothers PA

Palestine Committee of Arab Parliament joins forces with PA to oppose Israel's candidacy for UN Security Council.

Israel's Security Council candidacy bothers PA

INTO THE FRAY:  A disturbing diplomatic debacle

INTO THE FRAY:  A disturbing diplomatic debacle   

Israel misses 2017 deadline to withdraw from UNESCO

Israel unable to fulfill pledge to withdraw from UN cultural agency this year as organization closed until after January 1.

Israel misses 2017 deadline to withdraw from UNESCO

Lapid: We'll give up isolated settlements

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid says he's willing to sacrifice 'isolated settlements' in exchange for Jerusalem, settlement blocs.

Lapid: We'll give up isolated settlements

'We won't let UN take advantage of our generosity'

After clashing with US over Jerusalem recognition, UN agrees to slash core budget.

'We won't let UN take advantage of our generosity'

'What they say is less important than what we do'

Chief Rabbi Lau: 'The connection between Jerusalem and the Jewish people does not need proof. When we are steadfast, less will condemn.'

'What they say is less important than what we do'

UN ingrates

UN ingrates

'What kind of mental illness is sweeping through the UN?'

Jewish economist and actor Ben Stein blasts UN after vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'What kind of mental illness is sweeping through the UN?'

'Our son was the victim of a UN ceasefire'

Parents of Israeli soldier whose body is held by Hamas urge Security Council to take action to bring him home.

'Our son was the victim of a UN ceasefire'

US to hold 'thank you' event for allies after UN Jerusalem vote

Ambassador Nikki Haley invites representatives of states which voted with US against anti-Israel UN resolution to 'thank you' reception.

US to hold 'thank you' event for allies after UN Jerusalem vote

'Vote shows that Israel is not isolated'

European Coalition for Israel slams UN vote on Jerusalem, but notes that Israel is not alone after 65 members didn't vote in favor.

'Vote shows that Israel is not isolated'

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan mocks Thursday's anti-Israel resolution denouncing President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

UN votes against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

UN General Assembly votes 128 to 9 to adopt anti-Israel resolution denouncing US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 35 abstain.

UN votes against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

'UN declarations encourage terrorism'

Naftali Bennett says UN decision rejecting Trump's Jerusalem recognition 'shows terrorists that they can succeed'.

'UN declarations encourage terrorism'

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

Nikki Haley slams UN 'hostility towards Israel', rips General Assembly vote against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

'The era of American appeasement is over'

Former Israeli ambassador to the US says Trump's standing up to the UN shows US is once again the leader of the free world.

'The era of American appeasement is over'

Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote

Turkish President Erdogan slams US President Trump's promise to cut funding to nations voting against US recognition of Jerusalem.

Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote

PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members

PA official in charge of foreign affairs accuses U.S. of threatening UN member countries ahead of vote on Jerusalem.

PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

UN human rights experts say trial of Belgium professor accused of spying for Israel featured numerous violations of his rights.

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Foreign Ministry instructs ambassadors to act to prevent a vote against American recognition of Jerusalem.

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Bibi:

'There'll be recommendations, so what?'

PM speaks at candle lighting with Likud activists, dismisses investigations. 'Starts with explosive headlines, usually ends with nothing.'

'There'll be recommendations, so what?'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Spokesman says US veto despite support of rest of security council 'proves that US seeks compromise by trampling Palestinian rights.'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Report: UN to vote on new Jerusalem resolution this week

Israeli officials say UN General Assembly could pass resolution renouncing Trump's recognition of Jerusalem this week.

Report: UN to vote on new Jerusalem resolution this week

OIC in fantasyland

OIC in fantasyland

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

More work for President Trump

More work for President Trump

Amb. Danon: Slander and lies

Israel's ambassador to the UN says report on investigation against him politically motivated, timed to coincide with holding of event.

Amb. Danon: Slander and lies

The UN and Israel

The UN and Israel

First time ever:

Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

​​​​​​​Britain joins US, Canada in opposing UN resolution on 'Syrian Golan.'

Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

'Proud a Brazilian presided over the UN vote partition plan'

Brazil honors diplomat who presided over 1947 UN vote for partition plan.

'Proud a Brazilian presided over the UN vote partition plan'

PA: We'll demand equal rights throughout 'Palestine'

PA's UN envoy speaks in Abbas's name, demands equal rights if Israel does not end the "occupation".

PA: We'll demand equal rights throughout 'Palestine'

'The Palestinians chose to say yes to Hamas'

Ambassador Danon: November 29, 1947 was a moment that turned an age-old dream of self-determination into a real-life miracle.

'The Palestinians chose to say yes to Hamas'

Israel co-sponsor of agricultural resolution at UN

Israeli record at the UN: 117 co-sponsors for Agricultural Technology Resolution, only one vote in opposition.

Israel co-sponsor of agricultural resolution at UN

Mike Pence: Trump considering when to move embassy to Jerusalem

Vice Pres. Pence addresses 70th anniversary of historic UN vote on establishment of Israel. 'Trump admin. will always stand with Israel.'

Mike Pence: Trump considering when to move embassy to Jerusalem

70 Years Later: UN marks historic vote on Israeli independence

Watch: United Nations marks 70 years since historic vote endorsing establishment of a Jewish state in the Land of Israel.

70 Years Later: UN marks historic vote on Israeli independence

WJC President:

'Israel’s legitimacy will never be up for question'

Ronald Lauder ahead of 70th anniversary of UN vote on Israel: We must continue to defend Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.

'Israel’s legitimacy will never be up for question'

Watch: 5 anti-Israel reports by UN in 1 day

UN human rights chief in New York Craig Mokhiber has the dubious 'honor' of presenting 5 different anti-Israel reports in 1 speech.

Watch: 5 anti-Israel reports by UN in 1 day

'We have ties with a dozen Arab countries'

Israel's UN Ambassador says that Israel enjoys ties with many Arab countries who officially refuse to recognize Israel's existence.

'We have ties with a dozen Arab countries'

Is it true the UN created Israel?

Is it true the UN created Israel?

PA: It's Israel's fault Arab men beat their wives

PA praises its payments to terrorists in report submitted to UN agency, says terror attacks part of 'liberation movement.'

PA: It's Israel's fault Arab men beat their wives

'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'

Israeli Ambassador to UN joins family of Israeli man taken captive by Hamas terror organization, calls on UN to force Hamas to set him free.

'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'

UN diplomat falls to death in New York

Australian diplomat dies after falling 5 stories while playing 'trust game' telling friend to catch him.

UN diplomat falls to death in New York

Israeli public invited to suggest new exhibit at UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon asks public for help in choosing exhibit to represent spirit of Israel to world leaders.

Israeli public invited to suggest new exhibit at UN

Trump to Netanyahu: We will take on Iran together

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for his support, promises to work together with Israel to confront Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

Trump to Netanyahu: We will take on Iran together

Syria at UN: There is no Jewish people

Syrian representative at UN says there is no Jewish people, therefore there should be no Jewish state.

Syria at UN: There is no Jewish people

J'lem court requires State to confront illegal UN building

Court obligates State to clarify how it intends to enforce law against illegal UN construction in Jerusalem.

J'lem court requires State to confront illegal UN building

UN continues illegal building

Even as PM agrees with UN Sec Gen that future construction would be in accordance with law, UN prepares for new illegal construction.

UN continues illegal building

'PA joining up with Hamas proves fears about joining Interpol'

PA delegate to UN anti-corruption conference attacks Israel on PA Interpol bid. Israeli delegate points out hypocrisy of joining Hamas.

'PA joining up with Hamas proves fears about joining Interpol'

Danon to PA: Learn history

UN committee discusses impact of Balfour Declaration on Palestinian people. Danon: An example of Palestinian incitement.

Danon to PA: Learn history

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Syria urges UN to take action following reports of Israeli attack on an arms factory in Homs.

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Israeli tactics succeed in delaying hostile UNESCO resolution

Successful Israeli filibuster prevents the adoption of yet another an anti-Israel UNESCO resolution.

Israeli tactics succeed in delaying hostile UNESCO resolution

Terror tunnels found under UN-funded school

UNRWA discovers Hamas terror tunnel underneath one of its schools in Gaza.

Terror tunnels found under UN-funded school