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UN: Brussels attacks are 'an attack on us all'

United Nations strongly condemns the terrorist bombings in Brussels which killed 34 people.

UN: Brussels attacks are 'an attack on us all'

Human Rights Council: Israel is worse than ISIS, Syria, N. Korea

Human Rights Council discusses five resolutions against Israel, nothing on ISIS, Syria, North Korea, Iran, Yemen.

Human Rights Council: Israel is worse than ISIS, Syria, N. Korea

War looms in Western Sahara

Morocco demands UN pull out troops after Ban condemns 'occupation,' Sahrawi independence groups warn doing so spells return of war.

War looms in Western Sahara

UN's Ban condemns Israeli 'land grab'

Following Peace Now report on declaration of 234 hectares as state land, Ban gets riled up, demands Israel backtrack for two state solution.

UN's Ban condemns Israeli 'land grab'

Danon: Ignoring Iran violations encourages its nuclear program

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon speaks at special Security Council session on Iranian violations of UNSC resolutions.

Danon: Ignoring Iran violations encourages its nuclear program

More peace talks?

Kerry: Two state solution requires a 'global' push

Kerry still set on peace deal, discussing French initiative says 'international' effort necessary, amid reports of Obama's UN plans.

Kerry: Two state solution requires a 'global' push

South Sudan fighters allowed to rape in lieu of wages

UN report reveals gov't-linked militias get permission to rape instead of pay, as children and disabled get burned alive.

South Sudan fighters allowed to rape in lieu of wages

UN calls for elections in Syria

Envoy urges UN-observed elections in 18 months, as Russia calls to include Kurds in negotiations.

UN calls for elections in Syria

UN chief urges Iranian 'restraint' following missile tests

UN Secretary-General urges Iran to act with moderation and caution in the wake of its latest ballistic missile launch.

UN chief urges Iranian 'restraint' following missile tests

Danon demands Security Council finally condemn terror

After US terrorist murdered, Israeli Ambassador to UN calls on Security Council to 'open your eyes,' and issue first condemnation.

Danon demands Security Council finally condemn terror

UN angry at Israeli demolition of illegal Arab buildings

UN's top envoy to Palestinian Authority attacks 'alarming' rate of demolition of EU- and other foreign-funded illegal Arab settlements.

UN angry at Israeli demolition of illegal Arab buildings

Danon: UN uses International Women's Day to attack Israel

UN report blames Israel for Palestinians' actions, downplays Palestinian attacks. Israel's ambassador: 'Report is distortion of truth.'

Danon: UN uses International Women's Day to attack Israel

Danon to UN chief: Condemn Iranian support for terrorism

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands Ban Ki-moon condemn a statement by Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon in support of terrorism against Israelis.

Danon to UN chief: Condemn Iranian support for terrorism

Aid trucks rolling into besieged Syria towns

At least 100 trucks left Damascus for Madaya, Zabadani, Moadimayet al-Sham, Fuaa and Kafraya.

Aid trucks rolling into besieged Syria towns

'We must clarify to overcome'

Israel won't say 'Islam' in urging UN to fight 'extremism'

Irony: Israeli Legal Adviser says to defeat terror 'we must be clear about ideology at its source' - but neglects to clarify which ideology.

Israel won't say 'Islam' in urging UN to fight 'extremism'

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Watch: Power hopes to see 'Palestine' at UN

US Ambassador says 'UN tries to delegitimize Israel,' but notes 'the problem isn't the UN, it's the players active there.'

Watch: Power hopes to see 'Palestine' at UN

UN investigator accuses Israel of using 'excessive force'

UN human rights investigator for Palestinian territories blasts Israel in final report before stepping down.

UN investigator accuses Israel of using 'excessive force'

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Matti Goldstein of ZAKA International speaks of his organization being internationally recognized by the UN.

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Israel criticizes North Korean rocket launch

Israel joins international condemnation after illicit North Korean launch.

Israel criticizes North Korean rocket launch

UN's Ban gets booed at New York synagogue

Congregants at Park East Synagogue greet Ban with jeers during Holocaust Day speech, after he called Palestinian terrorism 'human nature.'

UN's Ban gets booed at New York synagogue

Hadar Goldin's parents meet UN Assistant Secretary-General

Leah and Simcha Goldin hold meeting at UN HQ, in order to secure the return of the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul from Hamas.

Hadar Goldin's parents meet UN Assistant Secretary-General

Gunmen assault UN base in Timbuktu

UN base and Malian army checkpoint come under fire, with bodies seen on the ground near UN facility.

Gunmen assault UN base in Timbuktu

UN official 'alarmed' by condition of hunger striking terrorist

Top UN official expresses concern for Mohamed al-Qiq, a Palestinian journalist who was arrested over his ties with Hamas.

UN official 'alarmed' by condition of hunger striking terrorist

Danon: UN chief's comments are unacceptable

Israel's UN ambassador says the UN must condemn all acts of terror, no matter where they take place.

Danon: UN chief's comments are unacceptable

Danon: I experience anti-Semitism daily in the UN

‘New York is a strong Jewish city, but cross one street into the UN and it is a different world,’ said the Israeli ambassador.

Danon: I experience anti-Semitism daily in the UN

Tension at UN between Danon, Ban Ki-moon

Israeli ambassador to UN sends hints to Secretary-General about danger of Arab terror in Israel. 'Hamas is a murderous terror organization.'

Tension at UN between Danon, Ban Ki-moon

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation' of Palestinians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon blasts Israel one day after sympathizing with terrorists.

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation' of Palestinians

Holocaust survivor takes on the world from UN stage

Marta Wise speaks on behalf of Israel at UN: 'If anti-Semitism not taken seriously, Holocaust could happen again.'

Holocaust survivor takes on the world from UN stage

Watch live: Holocaust memorial ceremony at UN

UN Secretary-General kicks off official International Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial at UN headquarters in NY.

Watch live: Holocaust memorial ceremony at UN

UN officially grants ZAKA consultative status

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon praises 'diplomatic win' for Israel as emergency response org. receives status it deserves.

UN officially grants ZAKA consultative status

UN sends invitations to Syria talks

UN sends out invitations to new Syria peace talks in Geneva, as opposition representatives debate whether to attend.

UN sends invitations to Syria talks

UN Secretary-General sympathizes with Palestinian terror

UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns Israeli 'settlements,' but justifies murderous Palestinian terrorist attacks.

UN Secretary-General sympathizes with Palestinian terror

12 UN Security Council resolutions against terror - 0 for Israel

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon slams UNSC at Security Council session; 'it's just business as usual when it comes to Israel.'

12 UN Security Council resolutions against terror - 0 for Israel

Holocaust survivor to represent Israel at the UN

Danny Danon relinquishes seat at UN to 81-year-old Auschwitz survivor Martha Weiss in honor of International Holocaust Day.

Holocaust survivor to represent Israel at the UN

UN decries Syrian starvation 'war crimes'

Human rights chief calls for prosecution of starvation by regime and rebels in Syria.

UN decries Syrian starvation 'war crimes'

Israel abuses refugees? Look closer at the rest of the world

New study reveals that, while foreign countries claim Israel abuses Palestinian refugees, they treat own refugees worse.

Israel abuses refugees? Look closer at the rest of the world

'No words strong enough to describe Israel's contempt for Iran'

Knesset Speaker demands UN chief condemn Iran's 'insistent Holocaust denial' and threats to destroy the Jewish state.

'No words strong enough to describe Israel's contempt for Iran'

Edelstein: UN is still biased against Israel

Knesset Speaker blasts UN for continued bias against Israel, 40 years after passing a resolution claiming that Zionism is racism.

Edelstein: UN is still biased against Israel

UN envoy meets with Syrian opposition in Saudi Arabia

UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, meets with diplomats, Syrian opposition in Riyadh.

UN envoy meets with Syrian opposition in Saudi Arabia

UN urges 'restraint' following Lebanon border incident

UNIFIL urges both Israel and Lebanon to exercise restraint after Hezbollah detonates explosive near IDF soldiers in the north.

UN urges 'restraint' following Lebanon border incident

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

Danon files official complaint, demanding UN condemn Hezbollah bomb that detonated near Israeli soldiers on Lebanese border.

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

UN General Assembly adopts Israel's agriculture resolution

UN votes in favor of an Israeli resolution on agricultural technology for sustainable development despite efforts by Arabs to block it.

UN General Assembly adopts Israel's agriculture resolution

Refugees and displaced persons break record at 60 million

New UN report shows forced displacement figures at unheard of new levels, with voluntary return at the lowest in over 30 years.

Refugees and displaced persons break record at 60 million

Historic decision

UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday

Long Israeli diplomatic effort results in UN decision to recognize Day of Atonement as an official holiday.

UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday

Israel ranked 18th best country in the world to live

The UN's Human Development Index has ranked Israel in 18th place for its list of the best countries in the world to live

Israel ranked 18th best country in the world to live

Obama seeks to restore aid to bodies that recognize 'Palestine'

Obama/Kerry seek to renew funding to organization that accepts state" not recognized by U.S. – despite law forbidding this.

Obama seeks to restore aid to bodies that recognize 'Palestine'

Watch: Ban Ki-Moon admits UN anti-Israel bias

UN watchdog exposes never-before-seen footage of Ban Ki-Moon admitting 'bias against Israel, Israeli people, and government.'

Watch: Ban Ki-Moon admits UN anti-Israel bias

Foreign min. slams UN spokeswoman's 'alleged attackers' remarks

Israeli foreign ministry condemns UN human rights spokeswoman for criticizing Israeli forces shooting 'alleged attackers.'

Foreign min. slams UN spokeswoman's 'alleged attackers' remarks

UN begins looking for Ban Ki-Moon's replacement

Security Council and General Assembly heads send letter asking for candidates, as current secretary-general's term winds to a close.

UN begins looking for Ban Ki-Moon's replacement

UN panel: Iran missile test violated resolutions

UN sanctions monitors determine that Iran violated a UN Security Council resolution by test firing a ballistic missile.

UN panel: Iran missile test violated resolutions

Blaming the victim?

UN bashes Israel for 'excessive force' against terrorists

UN spokesperson demands Israel investigate its defense against terror wave, berating security for killing 16 of 17 Hevron attackers.

UN bashes Israel for 'excessive force' against terrorists

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

Amb. Danon tells Ban Ki Moon top PA negotiator paid visit to terrorist's family on December 5, after terrorist was killed.

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

‘The light of Israel will overcome the darkness terror spreads’

President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials.

‘The light of Israel will overcome the darkness terror spreads’

'United Pianos': Israel at UN calls to replace war with music

Watch new Israeli mission to the UN video, featuring 11 pianists worldwide playing seamlessly together in call for 'unity through music.'

'United Pianos': Israel at UN calls to replace war with music

Near unanimous UN support for Israel 'an important achievement'

Arab representatives abstained on the proposal on farming technology for political reasons, even when it hurt their own country.

Near unanimous UN support for Israel 'an important achievement'

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

Israel’s UN Ambassador speaks at UN as it marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

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Ambassador: Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

UN envoy Danny Danon hails victory despite massive Arab opposition, outlines his fight against UNRWA incitement.

Ambassador: Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

UN approves Israeli resolution despite Arab opposition

124 countries support Israeli resolution on agricultural technology, despite Arab pressure to prevent its passage.

UN approves Israeli resolution despite Arab opposition

UN calls on Israel to prosecute Duma arsonists

UN 'concerned' by 'slow progress' in case, as rumors swirl of a major breakthrough under gag order.

UN calls on Israel to prosecute Duma arsonists

UN event held on the 'Jewish Nakba' - refugees from Arab lands

Amb. to the UN Danny Danon, WJC, Conference of Presidents join UN to commemorate expulsion of 850,000 Jews from Arab countries.

UN event held on the 'Jewish Nakba' - refugees from Arab lands