Abbas to 'Drop a Bombshell' at End of UN Speech
PA chairman won't 'reveal nature' of the bombshell, but other officials suggest he will abolish the 1993 Oslo Accords with Israel.
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UN, US More Worried about Jerusalem Police than N. Korea Missile
As Pyongyang prepares to launch a ballistic missile, the world's 'policemen' are focused on Jerusalem police's behavior.
UN Envoy: Temple Mount Clashes Could Go Beyond Jerusalem
Nikolay Mladenov warns that clashes between Israelis and Arabs in Jerusalem could ignite violence well beyond the old city.
Negotiations with Israel at PA's UN Flag-Raising Ceremony?
Although Israel says raising Palestinian flag 'not a sign of peace,' United Nations will attempt to impose talks at flag-raising ceremony.
Abbas Praises UN Vote to Raise PA Flag Over Headquarters
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas says overwhelming vote in favor of flying PA flag over UN HQ is 'justice.'
Prosor to UN: Time to Tell the Palestinians 'Enough'
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says the international body is allowing the Palestinian Authority to abuse it too much.
UN Overwhelmingly Approves Raising Palestinian Flag
UN voted in favor of allowing the Palestinian flag to be raised at its headquarters. 119 countries vote in favor, 8 against, and 45 abstain.
UN Poised to Approve Raising Palestinian Flag
Resolution to hoist PA flag at UN will likely be approved on Thursday, despite strong opposition from US and Israel.
France to Host PA at Official Government Meeting
Joint meeting does not imply France recognizes 'Palestine' but sources say meeting is 'step in that direction.'
IAEA to Consult Iran over Nuclear Deal 'Ambiguities'
UN atomic watchdog organization mum on details of inquiry, which follows torrential criticism over patchwork nuclear deal.
UN Invites Quartet, Arab Countries to Restart Israel-PA Talks
Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to be involved in international efforts to 'solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.'
European Countries May Abstain at UN Vote on PA Flag
Diplomat says European countries could decide to abstain in vote on a draft resolution on raising the Palestinian flag at the UN.
PA Rallying for 'As Many Votes as Possible' to Raise Flag at UN
PA envoy to UN claims that the international body will likely back the move to raise its flag, despite being a non-member state.
UNRWA Anti-Semitism Exposed; US Gives 40% of its Budget
Report of 12 anti-Semitic Facebook accounts run by UNRWA officials was issued to UN chief Ban Ki Moon, who is urged to fire the culprits.
Edelstein Urges Israel's Neighbors to Visit in UN Speech
Knesset Speaker urges lawmakers from Israel's neighbors to discuss issues such as water and air, says peace will follow.
UN: Satellite Images Confirm Destruction of Palmyra Temple
UN says satellite images confirm that ISIS has destroyed yet another temple in Syrian ancient city.
Watch: Iranian Speaker Leaves UN Plenum During Edelstein Speech
Iranian Parliament speaker filmed leaving the UN plenum as Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein begins speech.
Vatican Reaffirms Opposition to 'Palestinian Flag' at UN
Vatican opposed to move by Palestinian Authority asking to raise both flags over UN HQ in New York, in latest political ploy.
Edelstein to Push Israeli Opposition to Iran at UN Event
Knesset Speaker to visit NY to show off Knesset's environmentalism projects, but also promises to push Iran agenda.
Vatican Asks PA to Remove it From UN Flag Request
Vatican distances from PA, asking that it change resolution asking to fly their flags at UN HQ together with member states.
Liberal US Jewish Leaders Blast 'Disastrous' Danon Appointment
Sending Danny Danon to the UN is a 'strategic mistake' which will alienate American Jews from Israel, liberal groups assert.
Prosor Demands UN Chief Condemn Latest Terror Attacks
Israel’s UN ambassador points out 'immoral' trend, in which terrorists pose as people who need help and then attack Israelis.
Prosor Complains Against Anti-Semitic UN Executive
Israel UN ambassador submits demand for investigation into Rima Khalaf, who compared Israel to Nazi Germany.
'UN Won't Stop ISIS Even if it Beheads Everyone in Libya'
Libyan Ambassador to the UN reveals Security Council ignoring help requests to stop ISIS's local rampage, and thereby 'encourages' it.
Elkin Blasts Leftist Attacks on Israel's New UN Ambassador
'A right-winger can be appointed to the UN,' Ze'ev Elkin thunders in response to rampant leftist criticism of Danny Danon's new post.
UN Aid Chief to Pay Visit to Syria
Stephen O'Brien, the UN's top aid official, will pay his first visit to Syria next week to step up relief efforts for the war-torn country.
Watch: UN Forum Plans War Against Christian Anti-Semitism
50 years since Catholic Church changed stance on anti-Semitism, special forum urges Christians to recognize 'Christian roots are Jewish.'
UN Warns of Shortage in Food Assistance to Iraq
A major shortage of aid funding for Iraq threatens food assistance, warns the UN's humanitarian coordinator for the country.
Dozens of Palestinian Security Prisoners Join Hunger Strike
Over 100 terrorist detainees in Nafha Prison announce a hunger strike in solidarity with hospitalized prisoner Mohammad Allan.
UN Envoy: Don't Let Extremists Escalate the Situation
UN’s Middle East envoy warns against allowing extremists to escalate the situation, following the death of Sa'ad Dawabshe.
Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack
Israeli ambassador urges UN Secretary-General to condemn attack in Samaria, just as he condemns terror against Palestinians.
Christians at UN: We Didn't Replace the Jewish Covenant
Pro-Israel Christian groups to plan the fight against Christian anti-Semitism at special UN forum; 'our Biblical duty to defend the Jews.'
Arab League Urges UN to Act Against Israeli 'Terrorist Crimes'
Arab League foreign ministers agree to call on the UN to protect Palestinian Arabs from Israeli "terrorist crimes".
Jordan Demands UN 'End Israeli Occupation'
Kingdom joins PA to demand UN Security Council 'defend Palestinian nation' after arson attack, in escalation of diplomatic war.
UN Chief Blasts 'Settler Violence' After Arson Attack
Ban Ki-moon condemns the killing of 18-month-old Arab baby, blames "repeated acts of settler violence".
UN Envoy Invites Syrians to Parallel, Thematic Talks
'Sadly there is still no consensus on the way forward,' UN envoy to Syria laments.
Ban Hails Deal as 'Vital Contribution' to Middle East Peace
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon welcomes 'historic' Iran deal as 'testament to the value of dialogue' - before the terms are published.
Could ISIS Sue America?
It sounds ludicrous - but that's no different to the international community allowing Hamas to wage 'warefare' against Israel UK spox says.
Yemen's Government Places Conditions on Truce with Houthis
Yemen's government tells UN it would agree to a truce if key "guarantees" are met.
Iran Demands: Lift UN Arms Embargo
Arms embargo issue the latest in last-minute demands as a Tuesday deadline for a final deal looms ahead.
'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy as Rest of the World'
Israeli ambassador to UN, Ron Prosor, blasts Secretary-General for issuing no condemnation of terror attacks against innocent Israelis.
'The UN Must Overcome its Obsession with Israel'
World Jewish Congress leads 1,000-strong rally in Geneva, urging UN, in midst of discussion on Gaza war, to treat Israel more fairly.
Report: Netanyahu Considering Severing Ties with UNHRC
Prime Minister allegedly says in closed session that UNHRC's Gaza report has placed its relationship with Israel at risk.
Hotovely: The Flotilla Doesn't Change Our Right to Self-Defense
In a special interview with Arutz Sheva, Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel is using good "quiet diplomacy" to combat the latest flotilla.
British Commander: Anti-Israel UN Report is Dangerous
Col. Kemp debunks UN report showing how it contradicts itself, lacks military expertise and completely adopted Hamas narrative.
UN to Netanyahu: Translate Your Words into Actions
UN calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop building in Judea and Samaria as a means of showing commitment to "two-state solution".
Former Ambassador: UN Report on Gaza 'Completely Predictable'
When the UN decides to investigate Israel, “you can write the report in advance,” says former Ambassador John Bolton.
'No One is Surprised Anymore that Israel is Singled Out'
NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind says that no one should be surprised that the biased UN accused Israel of "war crimes" in Gaza.
State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council
State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.
UN Investigators Denounce 'Unspeakable Suffering' of Syrians
In new report, UN investigators denounce the deliberate targeting of civilians in Syria's civil war.
Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded NGOs Returns to Knesset
Law to mandate full transparency from NGOs under foreign influence, tax foreign state donations by 37%.
Top US General Slams UN Report on Gaza as 'Inaccurate'
Retired air force general notes UN fails to account for Hamas's 'gross violations' of international law during Protective Edge.
White House Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense
White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.
Former Ambassador: Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time
Former Ambassador Alan Baker reacts to UN report on Gaza, says it is a "political report by a political committee."
Expert: Saying Israel Attacked Civilians in Gaza Means Nothing
Lt. Col. (res) David Benjamin explains that any "military infrastructure" in Gaza is hidden behind civilian buildings.
Rivlin to UN: Israel Faces Unique Moral Dilemmas
President Reuven Rivlin notes he trusts the IDF completely to make the right decisions during conflict after damning UN report.
NGO Monitor: UN Report 'Tarnished' by Citing 'Biased' NGOs
UN Commission's use of 'unreliable' NGOs as references causes report on Operation Protective Edge to lack all 'credibility.'
Imagine: The Israeli Version
Film to the tune of John Lennon's 'Imagine' blasts the 'self-righteous hypocrisy' of the global community vis-a-vis Israel.
'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'
Naftali Bennett slams leftist organizations for contributing to 'war crimes' allegations in UN report.
'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'
MK Haim Yellin attacks UN report at Knesset, while holding up photograph of 4-year-old Daniel Tragerman, killed during Protective Edge.
