UN

UN Gaza Probe Head: Me? Anti-Israel?

Prof. William Schabas once suggested that Netanyahu should be 'in the dock of an international court.'

George Clooney's Fiancée Rejects Serving on UN's Gaza Panel

Amal Alamuddin, was named to the UN panel that will investigate Israel’s alleged “war crimes”, says she's too busy to take part.

UN Not Rushing to Correct Gaza Casualty Tally

Media giants note that the Palestinian Health Ministry's numbers do not add up - the UN 'hasn't yet analyzed data.'

UN Urges Extension of Gaza Truce

The UN urges for an extension 72-hour truce that is set to end Friday morning, as Hamas sets preconditions for such an extension.

UN Chief: This is the Last Time We'll Rebuild Gaza

Ban Ki-moon says the UN is ready to help rebuild Gaza but it would be “the last time”.

Liberman: UN 'Waits for Israel to Do Its Job'

Foreign Minister slams UN hypocrisy, says the international body should be fighting Hamas instead of waiting for Israel to do so.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu: Israel Prepared, If Ceasefire Is Violated

In live press conference, Prime Minister notes that the operation has been successful - but the international community's reaction is not.

Ron Prosor Hits Back at UN 'War Crimes' Accusation

After Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon accuses Israel of 'war crimes' in Gaza, Israeli ambassador to the UN calls out anti-Israel bias.

Jordan Pushes for UN Security Council Action for 'Lasting Truce'

Jordanians back Egyptian initiative, want firmer UN action.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza

Hassan Rouhani condemns 'massacre' in Gaza Monday - despite the fact that Tehran provides Hamas with the rockets causing the conflict.

France Calls to 'Impose' Ceasefire as Europeans Slam Israel

Paris condemns alleged IAF shelling, says lack of Hamas compliance justifies 'imposed' solution; UK implies IAF 'violated int'l law.'

Liberman Calls to Hand Gaza Over to UN

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says 'several options' are on the table for Gaza - including leaving it to the international community.

Hamas Demands UN 'Apologize' for Demanding Soldier's Release

The UN 'owes an apology to Palestinians' for demanding the return of presumed-kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, Hamas claims.

UN Condemns Worldwide Spike in Anti-Semitism

Belated statement surfaces after Jews have been threatened across the globe - due to incitement the UN may have encouraged.

UN Blasts Israel for Not Sharing Iron Dome with Hamas

UN's human rights official condemns Israel for "war crimes", cites its failure to share Iron Dome with the "governing authority" of Gaza.

Security Council Calls for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

UN Security Council renews an appeal for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Netanyahu Vows to Continue Destroying Terror Tunnels

Prime Minister issues harsh response to UN calls for a cease-fire, insists international community 'addresses the needs of murderers.'

Iran to UN: Do More to Stop the 'Zionist Crimes'

Iran's Foreign Minister criticizes the United Nations for failing to end Israel's operation in Gaza.

UN Chief to Visit Middle East in Peace Push

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will fly to the Middle East on Saturday in an effort to end the latest violence in Gaza.

Breaking news

Israel Accepts UN Request for Six-Hour 'Humanitarian Ceasefire'

Hamas yet to respond to request from UN envoy Robert Serry. Ceasefire to begin tomorrow.

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza

"Too many Palestinian civilians have been killed", says Ban Ki-moon as he urges Israel not to launch a ground operation in Gaza.

Abbas Asks for 'Protection for Palestine'

PA Chairman asks the UN to put “the state of Palestine” under "international protection" due to the violence in Gaza.

Operation Protective Edge

UN Human Rights Commissioner Attacks Israel Over Self-Defense

UN Human Rights Commissioner accuses Israel of 'breaching international law' in stopping Gaza attacks.

Israel Ambassador Sounds Siren at UN

Ambassador Prosor plays sound of siren into microphone, as John Kerry calls for de-escalation, Ban Ki-Moon demands ceasefire.

Israel to Security Council: Condemn Hamas Before It's Too Late

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations says it's time to condemn Hamas’s indiscriminate attacks against millions of Israelis.

Abbas Calls for UN to Investigate 'Settler Crimes'

PA Chairman calls on UN chief to form an international committee to investigate “crimes by Israeli settlers.”

UN Chief Condemns Murders, Calls to Find Terrorists

As UN Secretary-General condemns the murders of three teens, Ambassador Prosor says the Security Council should to so as well.

Ban to Peres: We Take Kidnapping Very Seriously

In a meeting with President Peres, UN chief says the body condemns the kidnapping of three students.

UN: Klos C Weapons Weren't Destined for Gaza

A UN report says that the weapons on Klos C ship seized by Israel earlier this year was headed for Sudan, not Gaza.

UN Human Rights Office Calls Israel to 'Exercise Restraint'

UN's human rights office urges Israel to “exercise restraint” amid the IDF’s Operation Brother’s Keeper.

Dictators Unite at UNHRC to Slam Israeli 'Violations'

For an hour before Racheli Frenkel spoke at UNHRC, reps from repressive regimes such as N. Korea and Sudan condemned 'colonial' Israel.

Deputy Minister Fires at UNHRC's 'Lack of Shame'

Danny Danon issues fierce condemnation of UN 'hypocrisy' after Israel repeatedly condemned over search for kidnapped teens.

A Mother's Brave Testimony

Kidnapped Teen's Mother Speaks Out at the UN

"It is wrong to take children and use them as an instrument in any struggle. You are responsible for human rights."

Rights Group: Ten Syrian Soldiers Killed in IAF Airstrikes

Retaliatory measures for explosion in Golan Heights leave rights groups, Damascus grumbling about IDF response to the spillover.

Netanyahu to Ban: No Doubt that Hamas Was Behind Kidnapping

Israel has information that proves without a doubt that Hamas was behind the kidnapping of three youths, PM tells UN chief.

UN Envoy Urges 'Israeli Restraint' During Security Operations

UN's Middle East envoy, Robert Serry, speaks out against Israel’s operation in Judea and Samaria to locate three kidnapped teenagers.

Global Displaced Persons Highest Since World War Two

UN report through 2013 finds 'quantum leap' in number of displaced persons, breaks 50 million for first time since WWII.

UN Asked to Revoke PA Observer Status Over Abduction

Former Ambassador Dr. Alan Baker: UN's legitimization is responsible for the abduction, violates Oslo Accords.

Israel UN Envoy Condemns 'Dehumanizing' World Response

Ron Prosor says world nations' weak condemnations of kidnapping stem from delegitimization of Israel.

UN 'Unsure' If Kidnapping Really Happened

Ban Ki-Moon spokesperson says no 'concrete evidence' from independent investigation that three teens were kidnapped.

UN Rights Chief: ISIS 'Almost Certainly' Committed War Crimes

UN's human rights chief, Navi Pillay, says ISIS terrorists have almost certainly committed war crimes by executing hundreds in Iraq.

MK Calls on UN to Enforce International Law on Kidnapping

'As the head of the United Nations, I expect you to act in accordance with the International Convention on Rights of the Child,' MK writes.

Israeli Students Ask UN Chief to Help Locate Missing Teens

If yeshiva students were kidnapped by terorrists, UN has the power to assist in their release, write students to Ban Ki-moon.

Report: PA Considers Applying to More UN Groups

A report Thursday said that the Palestinian Authority was set to get more UN groups to admit it as 'Palestine.'

World Leaders Alarmed over Islamist Takeover of Iraqi City

US, UN officials alarmed about 'extremely serious' fall of Iraq's second city to Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

UN Envoy Meets Ministers of New PA Unity Government

UN's Robert Serry becomes first senior international official to meet with ministers of the new government in Gaza.

UN Joins Condemnation of Israeli Construction Plans

Ban Ki-Moon adds his criticism of new construction to that of US, EU, slams 'unilateral actions' despite approving PA unilateral moves.

UN Debates UNRWA Perpetuation of 'Palestinian Refugees'

Discussion held about UN org that focuses on 'Palestinians,' grants 'inherited' refugee status and reportedly radicalizes kids.

UN Concerned Over Violence Against Women in the PA

The UN organization for women says it is "seriously concerned" over the rising rates of violence against women in PA-assigned areas.

Israel Seeks UN Recognition for Yom Kippur

UN recognizes Christian and Muslim holidays, but no Jewish holidays. Israel's UN mission trying to change that.

PM Urges International Community 'Not To Let Ayatollahs Win'

Binyamin Netanyahu, Chick Hagel meet over concerns about Iran's nuclear program, says neither surprised about UN report.

UN 'Israel Expert' Falk Steps Down as Wife Appointed

Hilal Elver becomes UN 'human rights expert' in 'biased' move criticized by US, while Goldstone Report co-author again misses Israel post.

Rebel Strongpoint in Syria Surrenders to Assad

Homs, flashpoint for clashes, reverts to Assad's control - in exchange for the release of terrorists.

PA Officially Joins Five International Treaties

UN announces that PA has become a formal party to five global treaties, hails move as "a significant step" for "Palestine".

US State Dept. Anti-Terrorism Report Focuses on 'Price Tagging'

Report calls on UN, NGOs to prosecute 'settlers' for ruining property - but not Palestinian Arab terrorists for trying to kill Israelis.

Israel's UN Envoy Warns the World: Your Money Will Go to Hamas

"When Israel tries to tango with Abbas, we find ourselves abandoned on the dance floor," says Israeli Ambassador Prosor.

Israel Accuses UN Envoy of 'Abusing Position' to Stoke Tensions

UN special envoy Robert Serry accused by Israel of provoking tensions on Easter, 'abusing position to express personal opinions.'

Jurists Petition UN to Force Aid into Syria

Jurists' letter states that Syria is withholding humanitarian aid arbitrarily, demands UN deliver relief 'with or without consent.'

Palestinian Authority to Ask UN to Boycott Israel

PLO, Abbas, to ask the General Assembly and the UN Security Council to boycott companies which help 'settlements', 'Judaize' Jerusalem.

UN: Aid Missions to Syria Have Failed

Over nine million people in need of humanitarian relief in Syria, UN claims - and 'the worst days are yet to come.'