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UN Security Council holds crisis meeting on Syria

As ceasefire falls apart and bombing rolls on, UN officials desperately cling to hope that truce can be reinstated.

UN Security Council holds crisis meeting on Syria

Danon to host UN event on Israeli innovation in Africa

Ambassador Danon: 'Momentous growth in Israel’s diplomatic and economic ties with Africa.'

Danon to host UN event on Israeli innovation in Africa

United States concludes Russia attacked Syrian aid convoy

Officials say the United States has reached the preliminary conclusion that Russian warplanes bombed aid convoy in Aleppo.

United States concludes Russia attacked Syrian aid convoy

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

In speech to UN General Assembly, Francois Hollande calls for 'quick end' to war in Syria, blames regime for collapse of truce.

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

Israeli Ambassador Danon blasts UN 'obsession with Israel'

After UN Secretary-General says 50 years of 'occupation' is 'madness', Ambassador Danon says the UN 'obsession' with Israel must end.

Israeli Ambassador Danon blasts UN 'obsession with Israel'

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

In his last UN General Assembly speech, President Obama speaks about his vision for global future, including Israel and the Palestinians.

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

Netanyahu: I'll speak truth to power at United Nations

Prime Minister promises UN will hear Israeli side of the story as he departs for US ahead of meeting with President Obama.

Netanyahu: I'll speak truth to power at United Nations

France planning big push for Mideast peace conference

Foreign Minister Ayrault looks to use annual UN event to push for Mideast peace conference, promises benefits package if deal reached.

France planning big push for Mideast peace conference

Syria: 12 killed as aid convoy attacked

18 trucks in a 31-vehicle convoy delivering aid attacked in Aleppo.

Syria: 12 killed as aid convoy attacked

'New diplomatic battle against Hamas'

Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon announces new initiative aimed at “battling diversion of humanitarian funds to Hamas terrorists in Gaza.”

'New diplomatic battle against Hamas'

War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

UN war crimes investigators asked European countries to allow them access to Syrian refugees who could help them document war crimes.

 War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

Netanyahu's rebuke to the UN is well-earned

Netanyahu's rebuke to the UN is well-earned

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

UN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat.

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

'Netanyahu's comments unacceptable and outrageous'

UN Secretary General blasts Netanyahu, warns 'two-state solution in danger.'

'Netanyahu's comments unacceptable and outrageous'

Fallen soldier's drawings displayed at the UN

Special exhibit featuring the drawings of Hadar Goldin opens in the United Nations.

Fallen soldier's drawings displayed at the UN

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

Minister of Defense Liberman, orders security establishment to cease all communication with Nikolay Maldenov, UN coordinator to Middle East.

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

'Our son died during your ceasefire - take responsibility'

Parents of fallen soldier killed during ceasefire call upon UN to pressure Hamas to release their son's body for burial in Israel.

'Our son died during your ceasefire - take responsibility'

Anti-Israel UN seminar led by BDS activists

After biased UN conference in Pretoria, Ambassador Danon says 'Millions of Dollars diverted to serve as PR for the Palestinian cause'.

Anti-Israel UN seminar led by BDS activists

Syrian aid groups suspend ties with UN

More than 70 Syrian aid groups are suspending cooperation with the UN, accusing it of being manipulated by the Syrian regime.

 Syrian aid groups suspend ties with UN

UN to battle online anti-Semitism

UN forum on global anti-Semitism outlines plan for fighting online anti-Semitism and limiting its presence in social media.

UN to battle online anti-Semitism

'War crimes are a hallmark of this bloody conflict'

UN urges all parties involved in war in Syria to restore the collapsed cease-fire, accusing all sides in the conflict of war crimes.

'War crimes are a hallmark of this bloody conflict'

UN official: Israel should ratify nuclear test ban in 5 years

UN official says Israel should ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty within five years.

UN official: Israel should ratify nuclear test ban in 5 years

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Days after UN special envoy demands Israel halt construction in Judea and Samaria, government approves nearly 300 new units in Yesha.

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

Russia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

Danon: Middle East envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

Israel's UN Ambassador blasts remarks by the UN's Middle East Envoy who said “Israeli settlement expansion” harmed peace.

Danon: Middle East envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

UN awarded contracts to Assad associates despite sanctions

Guardian newspaper reveals the UN has awarded contracts to people closely associated with Syrian President as part of an aid program.

UN awarded contracts to Assad associates despite sanctions

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

UN’s Middle East envoy claims Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace. Netanyahu: The envoy is distorting history.

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

Israel dismisses UN's 'unfounded' claims

Foreign Ministry dismisses UN's demand that employee arrested for assisting Hamas be released on the grounds of diplomatic immunity.

Israel dismisses UN's 'unfounded' claims

UN: Release our employee - who worked with Hamas

UN Ambassador Danny Danon: "Israel operates according to the law...we do not grant immunity to terrorists trying to harm our citizens."

UN: Release our employee - who worked with Hamas

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN investigation finds Syrian President's forces carried out at least two chemical attacks, and ISIS jihadists used mustard gas as a weapon.

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN honors fallen IDF soldier in new exhibition

While family and activists are working to return his body held by terrorists in Gaza, Hadar Goldin's art will be exhibited at the UN in NYC.

UN honors fallen IDF soldier in new exhibition

UN official blasts 'sinful' carnage in Aleppo

UN top aid official Stephen O'Brien voices anger at world powers' inability to agree on a truce to allow aid into Syria's second city.

UN official blasts 'sinful' carnage in Aleppo

Missing soldier's drawings to be displayed in special UN exhibit

Hadar Goldin's drawings will be displayed in one of the main exhibition areas of the UN headquarters during the upcoming General Assembly.

Missing soldier's drawings to be displayed in special UN exhibit

UN buying 'blue and white'

UN purchases from Israel have increased by over one hundred percent over the past two years, new report shows.

UN buying 'blue and white'

Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'

Russia has announced its intent to join a proposed UN weekly ceasefire to aid civilians embroiled in the Syrian conflict.

Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'

UN demands justice for worker who assisted Hamas

Watch: UN speaks out about Israel's allegations that aid meant for Palestinian civilians has been allocated to help Hamas terror efforts.

UN demands justice for worker who assisted Hamas

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

Russia searching for solutions for war-torn Aleppo

Russia is considering expanding a three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo. UN: A 48-hour halt in fighting was needed to bring in aid.

Russia searching for solutions for war-torn Aleppo

UN to probe Hamas aid allegation

UN vows internal probe after Israel arrests UNDP worker who provided help to Hamas.

UN to probe Hamas aid allegation

UN aid agency official collaborated with Hamas

Indictment filed against engineer for the UN Development Program who took advantage of his position to aid Hamas terror activities.

UN aid agency official collaborated with Hamas

UN: Two million at risk of siege, starvation in Syria's Aleppo

UN demands "humanitarian pause" in fighting between regime forces and rebels in Aleppo so as to bring in food and medical supplies.

UN: Two million at risk of siege, starvation in Syria's Aleppo

UN envoy concerned over World Vision funding Hamas

UN envoy expresses concerns over World Vision's transfer of funds to Hamas, but also calls for fair trial for Muhammad Halabi.

UN envoy concerned over World Vision funding Hamas

'If they see the facts, they won't believe Palestinian lies'

Ambassador to the UN Danon explains why Israel visit by 11 ambassadors is so important, claiming they will not be deceived easily anymore.

'If they see the facts, they won't believe Palestinian lies'

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Since Jordan closed its border with Syria in June, tens of thousands of refugees remain trapped between war and starvation.

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Danon: UN breeds 'incubators of terrorism'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon questions how much UN can oversee its "humanitarian aid."

Danon: UN breeds 'incubators of terrorism'

Delegation of UN Ambassadors Visits Site of Sarona Terror Attack

Israeli Ambassador Danon: We Explained to the Ambassadors, There’s No Difference Between Terror in Tel Aviv and terror in Paris.

Delegation of UN Ambassadors Visits Site of Sarona Terror Attack

UN invites Syria to new peace talks

UN deputy Syria envoy invites Damascus to new peace talks with the opposition at the end of August.

UN invites Syria to new peace talks

Golan Druze leader rips UN claim of ‘hardship of occupation’

Leader of Druze community in Golan slams UN accusations against Israel as 'total joke'.

Golan Druze leader rips UN claim of ‘hardship of occupation’

UN remembers Israeli athletes murdered in 1972 Olympics

Israeli Mission to the UN holds memorial event to honor the Israeli athletes murdered in the attack on the 1972 Munich Olympics.

UN remembers Israeli athletes murdered in 1972 Olympics

UN institution condemns Israeli 'occupation'

UN Economic and Social Council passes resolution condemning Israel for the economic and social repercussions of the “occupation”.

UN institution condemns Israeli 'occupation'

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Lebanese envoy to the UN accuses Israel of repeatedly violating truce which ended 2nd Lebanon War; Amb. Danon says opposite is true.

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

The UN called for a 48-hour truce in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in order to send aid to the civilians.

UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon takes some time to answer a few questions about Hezbollah and life representing Israel in the UN.

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

As fighting rages in the streets of Juba, an IsraAid team is blockaded in South Sudan. The organization is racing to save them in time.

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Special UN court set up to prosecute killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri cancels decision to try Mustafa Badreddine.

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Ambassador Danon calls for UN to condemn Kiryat Arba murder

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls for UN Security Council to condemn Ariel murder, 'put end to Palestinian incitement'

Ambassador Danon calls for UN to condemn Kiryat Arba murder

UNRWA denies hiding Israel-free map during visit by UN chief

Gaza school run by UNRWA hides map which erases Israel during visit by UN chief Ban Ki-moon, then denies incident ever took place.

UNRWA denies hiding Israel-free map during visit by UN chief

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

PM u calls on Ban Ki-moon to help secure the release of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin and Avera Mengistu, held by Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

UN chief calls on Israel, PA to fight 'extremism'

Ban Ki-moon blasts 'occupation' for 'undermining' peace, calls on both sides to rein in 'extremism'.

UN chief calls on Israel, PA to fight 'extremism'