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Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

Danon blasts Guterres:

'UN silent on Syria massacre, targets Israel'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, ignoring the Syrian military's massacre of the Druze. Israeli Ambassador Danon fires back and accuses Guterres of "moral bankruptcy".

UN official Francesca Albanese urges global action against Israel

At a conference in Colombia, notorious anti-Israel UN special rapporteur calls on nations to suspend all ties with Israel, claiming its economy "is structured to sustain the occupation".

In Senate:

Trump's former security advisor grilled over group chat scandal

Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, during a fiery Senate hearing to discuss his nomination for ambassador to UN, grilled over his use of a Signal chat for military plans.

Danon

Resignations of UN inquiry leaders 'step in right direction'

Israeli Amb. to the UN vows 'we will not stop exposing those who abuse their senior positions to spread antisemitism and lies about Israel' after 3 heads of permanent UN inquiry against Israel resign.

COGAT: UN wrong on Gaza fuel, aid deliveries ongoing

COGAT says UN statement on Gaza fuel deliveries is 'misleading' and urges agencies to 'get updated or stop spreading lies.'

All 3 heads of UN anti-Israel inquiry suddenly resign

Navi Pillay, Miloon Kothari, and Chris Sidoti all announced their resignations from the UN Human Rights Council permanent inquiry against Israel.

'No red lines'

Anti-Israel rapporteur decries US sanctions

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for anti-Israel bias, labels new US sanctions "scary" and a "dangerous" precedent.

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

European Union criticizes the US for sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, known for her anti-Israel stance.

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

Human Rights Expert

'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'

Touro Institute on Human Rights head Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that UN Rapporteur's attempt to downplay a new report documenting Hamas's sexual violence is reminiscent of Joseph Goebbels.

Google co-founder calls UN 'transparently antisemitic'

Google co-founder Sergey Brin says in memo to employees that accusing Israel of genocide is 'deeply offensive' to Jews who suffered a real genocide after UN accuses tech companies of profiting from the alleged Gaza 'genocide.'

UN: Noting the Muslim slaughter of Christians is 'Islamophobic'

The UN shuts up anyone who exposes Islam’s heavily documented pattern of violence against non-Muslims, including the murders of over 1000 Christians worshipping in churches. No "Fight Christianophobia Day" is planned.

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats

Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.

Danon to UN:

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

Danon

'The UN should stop standing in the way of Gaza aid'

Israeli Amb. to the UN accuses UN officials of engaging in misinformation campaign against the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and seeking to sabotage the successful aid program.

UN chief:

US-backed Gaza aid operation 'killing people'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as "inherently unsafe" and "killing people." Israel's Foreign Ministry blasts Guterres' remarks, says UN is "aligning with Hamas" by opposing GHF efforts and blaming Israel for UN failures and Hamas's actions.

'Verge of nuclear disaster'

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box'

At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.

Iran's neighbors fear retaliation

Following the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, nations across the Middle East and beyond voice alarm over potential retaliation and escalating tensions. Global leaders call to renew diplomatic efforts.

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

The discussion is being held at the initiative of several countries, including Russia and China, who are promoting a draft resolution condemning the US and Israel.

UN chief:

'Gravely alarmed by US use of force against Iran'

UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.

Human Rights Expert:

'UN Commission of Inquiry seeks destruction of Jewish State'

After UN Human Rights Council COI accuses Israel of extermination, defends anti-Jewish discrimination on Temple Mount, Touro Institute on Human Rights Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva the COI is attacking biblical history.

Danon to UN:

'Support Israel’s fight against Iran’s nuclear and terror threat'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN urges UN Secretary-General and Security Council to support Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.

Danon after aid worker killings:

'If you refuse to condemn Hamas, you commend them'

Israeli Amb. to the UN chides organization for pushing a 1-sided ceasefire resolution in the General Assembly while failing to condemn Hamas for murdering Gazan humanitarian aid workers.

Trump admin warns world:

Skip Palestinian state summit or face consequences

Washington issues warning as European nations, led by France, move toward recognition of a Palestinian state.

Spain to push anti-Israel resolution at UN

Spain set to advance a contentious anti-Israel resolution at an emergency UN General Assembly session. Co-authored with the Palestinian Authority, the draft demands a ceasefire and hostage release, while controversially backing UNRWA despite its Hamas ties.

Lebanese PM condemns

UN peacekeepers targeted in south Lebanon

UNIFIL says its peacekeepers were attacked by rocks and a Finnish soldier was slapped in south Lebanon. PM Salam condemns "repeated attacks," demands accountability.

Report:

France, UK walk back Palestinian state recognition

France and the UK reportedly postpone plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN conference.

Ambassador Danny Danon:

'We will recruit the US against a Palestinian state'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva about his push to ensure the USA vetoes France's attempt to recognize a Palestinian state.

UN condemns Houthi detention of dozens of aid workers

UN marks one year since Houthi rebel crackdown on humanitarian personnel, urges immediate accountability and compassion during Eid al-Adha.

Israel:

Guterres silent on Hamas attacks, demands probe into UN bias

Jerusalem slams UN chief for omitting Hamas role in Gaza aid disruption, calls statement 'a disgrace'.

UN claims delisting of groups ties to US Gaza aid was an 'error'

UN acknlowledges removal of NGOs that participate in the efforts of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after Israel's UN ambassador accuses UN of 'mafia-like' behavior.

US Envoy to UN:

Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups

Danon accuses UN of 'shakedown' of NGOs involved in Gaza aid

Israeli UN Ambassador accuses UN of 'mafia-like' conduct against NGOs that participate in the new intitiative by Israel and the US to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Israel accuses UN of refusing to collect, distribute aid for Gaza

COGAT publishes photograph of aid trucks waiting at the Kerem Shalom Crossing for the UN to use them to distribute aid in Gaza. 'The UN still refuses to do its job.'

US Ambassador:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against Houthi terror'

US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea condemns Houthi terrorists, affirms US support for Israel's right to respond to Houthi missile attacks.

Erdan warns:

Dictatorships laugh while Israel is targeted by UN institutions

Fmr. Amb. Gilad Erdan accused the UN of enabling dictatorships and warned that President Trump is making ‘serious mistakes’ by negotiating with Iran and accepting gifts from terror-supporting states.

Hostage’s mother:

'The UN chose terror over Israeli lives'

At the Jerusalem Conference in New York, Ayelet Samerano, mother of hostage Yonatan Samerano who was kidnapped by an UNRWA worker, delivers an emotional plea for the return of her son and 57 other hostages. “The people of Israel live—and we will not stop until all our loved ones return.”

Gaza aid impasse:

UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

UN says it will not participate in a new US-backed Gaza aid operation, citing concerns over impartiality and independence.

Hostage's father to UN:

'We're here with a message in the name of the deceased'

Ruby Chen, father of hostage Itay Chen, addresses the United Nations Security Council and says the UN cannot declare an end to the war in Gaza if all of the hostages are not returned.

UN obstructed US investigation into UNRWA ties to Hamas

USAID report states that the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) redacted the names of UNRWA employees under investigation for ties to Hamas, rendering the documents it provided for the American probe "unusable."

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

UN chief:

'Israeli strike in Syria a violation of sovereignty'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns an Israeli air strike near the presidential palace in Damascus, says Israel must respect Syrian sovereignty.

President Trump nominates Mike Waltz as US Ambassador to UN

Trump nominates Mike Waltz to be replaced as national security adviser; to be appointed as US Ambassador to United Nations.

Republicans propose cut to UN funding over anti-Israel actions

Republican senators introduce "Stand with Israel" act that would strip US funding from United Nations agencies found to be discriminating against Israel.

Prime Minister meets delegation of Ambassadors to the UN

The ambassadors, who represent countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, heard from the Prime Minister at length about various issues.

Syrian FM urges UN to pressure Israel to withdraw

Syria’s Foreign Minister calls on the UN Security Council to press Israel to pull back from Syrian territory, following the ouster of former President Bashar Al-Assad.

Danny Danon:

'80 years have passed, but the hate is still here'

Israel's Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says that once you go into Auschwitz you walk out a different person: 'we are lucky that there are still survivors who can share what happened here.'

UN appoints UK envoy to review UNRWA

UN Secretary-General António Guterres tasks veteran diplomat Ian Martin with leading a strategic review of UNRWA’s operations.

US slams UN rapporteur Albanese, citing her anti-Israel bias

US Mission to the UN reaffirms its strong opposition to Francesca Albanese's role as UN Special Rapporteur, citing antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Israel bias. Despite objections, the UNHRC recently extended her mandate.

UN chief rejects Israeli proposal for Gaza aid oversight

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres firmly rejects Israeli plan to oversee humanitarian aid entering Gaza, warning it could severely limit supplies. While Israel insists the system would prevent Hamas from misusing aid, Guterres emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and calls for unrestricted access to those in need.

UN extends mandate of anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese

UN Human Rights Council extends Francesca Albanese’s mandate as special rapporteur on “Palestinian territories”, despite widespread condemnation from Israel and others over bias, controversial remarks, and conflicts of interest.

UNHCR passes resolution denying Israel's right to self-defense

UN Human Rights Council passes another resolution condemning Israel without mentioning Hamas, claiming the part of the UN charter that establishes a nation's right to self-defense does not apply to Israel.

Sa'ar to UN Peace coordinator:

'PA must stop payments to terrorists'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar told Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Sigrid Kaag that the PA's current patterns of action do not allow for trust in it.

US lawmakers warn UN against new anti-Israel probe

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast and Senate Foreign Relations Chair Jim Risch warn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres against creating a new investigatory body targeting Israel.

Iran complains to UN:

'Trump's threats are reckless and belligerent'

Iran complains to UN Security Council after Trump threatened the Islamic Republic with bombings and tariffs if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal.

Trump floats David Friedman as UN ambassador

Trump says former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is among some 30 names he is considering for the UN envoy post after withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination.

Ambassador Danon: Stefanik a ‘true ally’ of Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN comments on White House’s decision to withdraw the nomination of Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the UN: "I am confident that she will continue to stand by our side".

WH withdraws nomination of Elise Stefanik as UN Amb.

The nomination of Rep. Stefanik, known for her stands against campus antisemitism, was withdrawn to preserve the GOP House majority.

UN worker injured in Gaza has Nazi tattoos

UN employee injured in Gaza and hospitalized in Israel bears neo-Nazi tattoos on his body - including a tattoo of an SS officer and a Nazi slogan.