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Danon: This is a sensitive time for Israeli diplomacy

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, spoke of the diplomatic initiatives being launched against Israel ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Danon:  This is a sensitive time for Israeli diplomacy

UN to fund 'blacklist' of Israeli companies

UN to vote to fund a "blacklist" of companies operating in Jerusalem, the Golan and Judea and Samaria. Danon: We will oppose this move.

UN to fund 'blacklist' of Israeli companies

Danon: I am optimistic about the UN

Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon says that 'quiet' support for Israel exists in the UN - the support just needs to be coaxed out of hiding.

Danon: I am optimistic about the UN

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Less than half of Americans support the idea of President Obama backing a UN resolution on Israel-PA conflict before he leaves office.

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Danon: We're expecting an anti-Israel UN resolution very soon

“I hope our American friends will not deviate from their traditional position of vetoing one-sided resolutions against Israel."

Danon: We're expecting an anti-Israel UN resolution very soon

North Korea threatens 'countermeasures' following UN sanctions

North Korea warns it will take "tougher countermeasures for self-defense" following new UNSC sanctions on the country.

North Korea threatens 'countermeasures' following UN sanctions

Liberman: The UN is irrelevant

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tells delegation of UN ambassadors that the UN is failing to stop mass killings and rogue dictators.

Liberman: The UN is irrelevant

Danon: History tells us the Palestinians don't want a state

Ambassador Danon says the PA's real goal is to continue to exist as a corrupt entity living off the goodwill of the international community.

Danon: History tells us the Palestinians don't want a state

The return of Palestinian refugees and international law

The first step to solving the Palestinian refugee problem is Israel’s own clear recognition of the historical facts.

The return of Palestinian refugees and international law

16,000 refugees flee from Eastern Aleppo

UN reports say 16,000 civilians have fled from Eastern Aleppo after intense battles between Syrian army and rebels

16,000 refugees flee from Eastern Aleppo

Iran: Claims we shipped weapons to Hezbollah are baseless

Iran rejects Ambassador Danon's report showing the Revolutionary Guards used commercial airline flights to ship weapons to Hezbollah.

Iran: Claims we shipped weapons to Hezbollah are baseless

Trump taps Nikki Haley for UN Ambassador

President-elect picks South Carolina governor, a fierce critic during the GOP primaries, to represent US at United Nations.

Trump taps Nikki Haley for UN Ambassador

Watch: The UN - Where Terrorism gets promoted

Video by human rights NGO shows how Muslim nations justify terrorism against Israeli civilians at the UN.

Watch: The UN - Where Terrorism gets promoted

US opposes UN resolution against glorifying Nazism

The United States voted against a United Nations resolution that condemned the glorification of Nazism.

US opposes UN resolution against glorifying Nazism

Danon: No one will pressure us into making dangerous concessions

'Attempt to use transition period in America to force through anti-Israel concessions will fail - we will not be forced,' says Danon.

Danon: No one will pressure us into making dangerous concessions

Bolton to Obama: Don't act against Israel at the UN

Former Ambassador to the UN warns Obama not to take any actions before leaving office that could hurt Israel at the UN.

Bolton to Obama: Don't act against Israel at the UN

UN: Time is running out in Aleppo

UN envoy says time is "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo.

UN: Time is running out in Aleppo

123 countries support Israeli resolution at the UN

UN approves Israeli-sponsored resolution focusing on international innovation and development, despite Arab attempts to thwart it.

123 countries support Israeli resolution at the UN

'We will not stop until we expose every lie'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon hosts a UN conference about legal means of fighting BDS.

'We will not stop until we expose every lie'

UN to Israel: Stop shooting terrorists

UN official blasts IDF soldiers' self-defense against knife-wielding Arab terrorists, demands Israel do more to protect lives of terrorists.

UN to Israel: Stop shooting terrorists

Canada again backs Israel at the UN

Canada votes against an anti-Israel resolution at the UN General Assembly.

Canada again backs Israel at the UN

Russia denies UN request for longer Aleppo ceasefires

Russia says UN request to extend future pauses in fighting in Aleppo is "counterproductive".

Russia denies UN request for longer Aleppo ceasefires

Obama's revenge?

With the election over, Obama is free to act against Israel at the UN in the weeks before he leaves office. But will he?

Obama's revenge?

Israel to France: Don't push us

PM Netanyahu's envoys warn France not to advance initiatives against Israel's official policy.

Israel to France: Don't push us

Danon visits Dubai in secret

Israel's UN ambassador visits Dubai in secret to attend UN conference, despite lack of relations between Israel and UAE.

Danon visits Dubai in secret

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Security Council extends mandate of a panel investigating chemical attacks in Syria until November 18.

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Kosher food to be served in UN cafeterias

Amidst anti-Israel resolutions, Israel Ambassador Danon wins small victory: UN agrees to serve kosher food.

Kosher food to be served in UN cafeterias

Kerry blasts UN Human Rights Council for anti-Israel bias

US Secretary of State chastises UN body for 'biased focus on Israel'.

Kerry blasts UN Human Rights Council for anti-Israel bias

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Israel condemned for its treatment of B'Tselem

UN Rapporteur blasts Israel's "worrying" reaction to B'Tselem's appearance before the UN Security Council.

Israel condemned for its treatment of B'Tselem

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Due to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

UNESCO passes new anti-Israel resolution

Measure demands Israel cease efforts against Jerusalem holy places, again ignores Jewish ties to Temple Mount.

UNESCO passes new anti-Israel resolution

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

As new UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem looms, Ted Cruz rips Obama administration for ignoring bipartisan opposition.

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

Greece returns Syrians to Turkey

Greece defends decision to return Syrians to Turkey.

Greece returns Syrians to Turkey

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

The Israeli Ambassador to the UN says that the UN's funding of B'Tselem has to stop and that Israel can still count on the US at the UN.

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

The head of Jewish Home Party's Druze forum slams UNESCO vote, says even children know the land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel.

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

Caroline Glick op-ed: Israel must go on offensive at UN

Journalist and author Caroline Glick says Israel must be more aggressive at the UN to prevent US from using Security Council against Israel.

Caroline Glick op-ed: Israel must go on offensive at UN

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

UN General Assembly officially appoints Antonio Guterres to replace Ban Ki-moon.

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

MK Kish: Time to disconnect from B'Tselem and Peace Now

MK says we must disconnect from leftist organizations because they have cut themselves off from the rest of the nation and its suffering.

MK Kish: Time to disconnect from B'Tselem and Peace Now

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

UNESCO resolution expected to pass not only denies Temple Mount's Jewish ties, but also portrays Western Wall as Muslim holy site.

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

UN chief calls for war crimes investigation against Syria

Ban Ki-moon again asks the Security Council to formally request that the ICC begin investigations of war crimes in Syria.

UN chief calls for war crimes investigation against Syria

As Obama prepares to ambush Israel what will American Jews do?

As Obama prepares to ambush Israel what will American Jews do?

Danon to UN: Why don't you ask PA to condemn terror attack?

Israeli Ambassador to UN shows Arab celebrations following deadly shooting attack, calls on Security Council to demand PA condemnation.

Danon to UN: Why don't you ask PA to condemn terror attack?

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

NY Times tells Obama to pass decision in UN spelling out borders of Israel, 'Palestine.'

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

UN chooses Ban Ki-moon's replacement

Ex-PM of Portugal selected as next UN Secretary-General.

UN chooses Ban Ki-moon's replacement

Watch: Who refused to join in congratulating Israel at UN?

As representatives from around the world congratulated Israel as it chairs UN committee for first time ever, one representative refused.

Watch: Who refused to join in congratulating Israel at UN?

António Guterres to be next UN secretary general

The UN Security Council says Portugal’s Antonio Guterres is unanimous choice to be next UN secretary-general

António Guterres to be next UN secretary general

Ban orders inquiry into bombing of aid convoy

UN Secretary-General announces a board of inquiry will investigate the bombing of an aid convoy in Syria.

Ban orders inquiry into bombing of aid convoy

UN aid chief: Aleppo facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

United Nations aid chief warns that Aleppo faces a humanitarian catastrophe "unlike any" witnessed so far in Syria's brutal five-year war.

UN aid chief: Aleppo facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

Memorial ceremony for Peres held in United Nations

UN Secretary-General, US Ambassador, join representatives from more than 40 countries to pay last respects to Israeli president.

Memorial ceremony for Peres held in United Nations

UN ambassador Danon wants kosher food at UN cafeterias

A new initiative by Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon has UN restaurants putting kosher food on the menu.

UN ambassador Danon wants kosher food at UN cafeterias

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

President Obama calls Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian' - in contradiction to international law.

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

Netanyahu offers Israeli technology to African nations

Netanyahu and UN Ambassador Danny Danon hold special event focusing on Israeli innovation in Africa and developing countries.

Netanyahu offers Israeli technology to African nations

Danon rips Abbas' UN speech as 'ticking time bomb' of incitement

Israeli Ambassador to United Nations warns PA leader's accusations of 'Israeli aggression against holy sites' could spark attacks.

Danon rips Abbas' UN speech as 'ticking time bomb' of incitement

Netanyahu: Change is coming to the UN

'Lay down your arms - the war against Israel at the United Nations has ended.' Prime Mininster invites Abbas to address Israeli Knesset.

Netanyahu: Change is coming to the UN

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution

'Israeli settlers are just like terrorists', says PA president at UN. Abbas demands UK apologize for Balfour Declaration.

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution

UN deputy says peace talks in Syria could resume in 'weeks'

After the breakdown of the Syrian ceasefire this week, UN envoy said he hopes peace talks could resume in coming weeks.

UN deputy says peace talks in Syria could resume in 'weeks'

UN 'ready' to resume Syria aid convoys

After a bombing of an aid convoy left 20 dead and suspended deliveries, UN says it is now ready to continue - if allowed to do so.

UN 'ready' to resume Syria aid convoys

Kerry tells UN that Russia must ground Syria air force

Still hoping to revive failed cease-fire, US Secretary of State demands that Russia force the grounding of Syrian regime air force.

Kerry tells UN that Russia must ground Syria air force