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Liberman Seeks ‘New Page’ with UN Rights Council

Liberman expresses interest in fresh start vis-a-vis UNHRC, after cutting ties in 2012 due to persistent bias.

MFA on Illegal Immigrants: 'The Situation is Complex'

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs releases statement explaining that Israel is following international law regarding infiltrators.

Bennett Names 'Hot Mic' UN Interpreter as His Person of the Year

Jewish Home chairman placed in the #2 spot on Channel 2’s “Politicians of the Year” list for 2013, after Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Erekat: The Talks Have Failed, Let's Go to the UN

Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of destroying the peace talks, says the PA should seek statehood recognition at the UN.

Prosor: PA Incitement is to Blame for Terror

Israel’s ambassador to the UN asks the Security Council to condemn PA incitement, says it is the direct cause of this week's terror attacks.

Syrian Jihadist Leader Targeted UN Workers

The leader of the Al-Nusra Front sought to kidnap United Nations workers, reveals The Associated Press.

Iran Rejects UN Condemnation, Says it is 'Biased'

Iran rejects a UN resolution which condemned its human rights violations, claims it was based on reports by "terrorists".

UN: Chemical Weapons Used in Syria 'At Least 5 Times'

Final report by UN inspectors confirms that chemical weapons have been used at least five times during the Syrian conflict.

UN Offices in Yemen's Capital to Close Thursday

A warning of a possible attack in the part of Sanaa where UN offices are located prompts an order for staff to stay home.

UN Confirms: Israel to Allow Building Materials into Gaza Again

For the first time since the discovery of 'terror tunnel' targeting Israeli civilians, IDF to once again allow building materials into Gaza.

Jordan Elected to UN Security Council

UN General Assembly elects Jordan to the Security Council seat that Saudi Arabia rejected.

Liberman Meets Ban at UN Headquarters

Foreign Minister Liberman meets UN chief. Iran and peace talks are among issues discussed.

UN Chief Urged to Condemn Khamenei's Anti-Israel Remarks

Jewish lawyers ask Ban Ki-moon to condemn Khamenei's comments that Israel is "rabid dog".

Avigdor Liberman to Meet with John Kerry in Washington

FM flying to US this week after talks resume with PA, as polls show Israeli confidence in US relationship plummeting.

Samantha Power Welcomes Israel to UNHRC

"For far too long Israel has been unfairly excluded" at the UN, says American ambassador.

Australia Criticizes 'One-Sided' UN Condemnation of Israel

Australia shifts position to abstain on 2 UN anti-Israel resolutions, FM pans them as 'one-sided' and 'pre-judging' peace talk outcomes.

Israel Accepted to Join UN Human Rights Council

Israel slated for membership in Western European and Others Group, formal invitation to come soon from oft-critical UNHRC.

UN Distributes Fuel to Gaza in Midst of Crisis

UNRWA buys fuel for Gaza where shortage has caused ongoing power outages, garbage collection by donkey-carts, and fears of health crisis.

Israel to Join United Nations Human Rights Council

In total about-face, UNHRC accepts Israel. Analysts: Israel threatened to leave UN; UN feared Syria, North Korea to follow.

UN Official: 'Settlements' Are Holding Back Peace

UN's Jeffrey Feltman warns that chances of peace may be damaged because of Israel's plan to build beyond the 'Green Line'.

UNRWA Can't Pay Wages in Financial Crisis

'Palestinian refugee' aid organization will not pay wages next month due to $36 million deficit, criticizes lack of Gaza building materials.

Inappropriate Use of the Fourth Geneva Convention

'Hot Mic' Catches UN Disbelief at Anti-Israel Bias

Video: A UN interpreter, unaware that her microphone was still on, expresses shock at the UN's insistence on condemning Israel.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

UN Chief to Visit Auschwitz

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is planning to be the first ever UN chief to visit the Auschwitz death camp in Poland.

Philippines: Aid Arrives, but Delivery Delayed

Typhoon victims still waiting for help; UN appeals for $301 million.

Netanyahu: Refusal to Recognize Jewish State is Root of Conflict

Prime Minister reminds Palestinian Arabs that recognizing Jewish State is precondition for peace on 96th anniversay of Balfour Declaration.

Watchdog Group: Syrian Chemical Weapons Production – Destroyed

Watchdog group says Syria can no longer produce new chemical weapons. Group now moving to ‘phase 3’ of weapons destruction.

Saudis Pushing UN Resolution to Condemn Syria Violence

Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.

UN Ambassador Complains About Abbas's Incitement

In letter to Secretary General Ban, Ambassador Prosor points out condolence letter sent by Abbas to family of killed terrorist.

Ban: Releasing Murderers is Good, Building is Bad

UN chief condemns Israel for building, but welcomes its "gesture" of releasing murderers.

HRW Praises Israeli Decision to Attend UN Rights Review

Human Rights Watch praises Israeli submission to UN Human Rights Council review, but calls for further concessions.

Israel Condemns Iran's Selection to UN Disarmament Committee

Letting Iran serve on a disarmament committee is "inconceivable" and "erodes the UN's legitimacy", writes Israeli envoy.

US & Russia Call For November Syria Peace Conference

Both countries urge a UN conference to seek the formation of a transitional government in the war-torn country.

UN International Conference on Syria is a Pipe-dream

Syria: Weapons Team Officially Starts Work

Six weeks after hundreds die in sarin gas attack, UN team begins dismantling Syria's chemical weapons stock.

Iraqi September Death Toll Reaches 1,000

September was one of the bloodiest months for Iraq in a year marred by bombings and almost daily loss of life, according to the UN.

Netanyahu: The Jews are Home – And We’re Not Leaving

Netanyahu says Israel ready to make ‘painful concessions,’ but demands recognition of Jewish State.

Netanyahu Urges the UN: Keep Pressure on Iran

Only a strong approach to Iran will allow the world to avoid war, Netanyahu cautions. Israel will stand alone if it must, he says.

Rice: 'Every Reason in the World' to Doubt Iran Charm Offensive

U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice said that the West had “every reason” to doubt Iran's "peaceful intentions"

Rouhani: Iran Doesn't Threaten Anyone

In his first speech to the UN, Iran's president calls for talks on his country's nuclear program, denounces "occupation" of "Palestinians."

Obama: We Respect Iran’s Right to Nuclear Power

Obama supports supervised Iranian nuclear program, but warns against trying for nuclear weapons.

Obama at UN: 'End Occupation of West Bank'

Obama supports Israel as ‘Jewish state,’ but sympathizes with Arabs over ‘indignity of occupation.’

Jewish MP to Join Rouhani at UN

Iran's only Jewish parliamentarian will accompany the Iranian President Hasan Rouhani to the UN next week.

UN Hits Back at Russia on Syria's Chemical Weapons

United Nations slams Russia's remarks that inspectors' report on Syria was "one-sided."

UN Inspectors to Return to Syria

United Nations investigators are planning to return to Syria to follow up on more allegations of chemical weapons use.

UN Envoy: Golan Fighting Could Draw Israel into Syrian War

UN's Mideast envoy: The clashes between Syria's army and rebels on the Golan Heights risk drawing Israel into Syria's civil war.

UN Powers Begin Talks on Syria Resolution

Diplomats launch talks on a resolution that would demand the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal.

China: 'UN Report on Syria Not Impartial'

Despite a UN report indicating the Syrian regime was behind a deadly sarin gas attack China says it is not ready to accept the findings.

UN Envoys: No Doubt that Assad is Behind Chemical Attack

Ambassadors to the United Nations call to hold Syrian President accountable for the chemical attack on August 21.

UN to Confirm: Sarin Used in Syria Attack

UN finds ‘convincing evidence’ that sarin gas was used in Syria – but still cannot say who did it.

UN Inspectors Hand In Report on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon receives inspection team's report on last month's chemical attack in Damascus.

Iran, British Foreign Ministers May Meet in New York

Britain said it looked forward to the possibility of a meeting between Foreign Minister Hague and Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif.

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.

Obama to Discuss Russian Plan at Security Council

Kerry: America supports Russian proposal, ‘but we’re not waiting for long.’

Kerry: UN Syria Resolution Still an Option

President Barack Obama has yet to make a decision on returning to the United Nations Security Council.

UN Inspectors Wrap Up Visit to Syria

UN inspectors finish collecting samples from the site of the alleged chemical weapons attack, will leave Syria on Saturday.

Syria: Rebels Also Hit Regime Troops with Gas

Syria's UN ambassador demands that chemical experts probe three attacks in which soldiers "inhaled poisonous gas".

UN Pushes for Delay on Syria Strike

UN Secretary-General urges US, UK to give inspectors more time; Syria takes advantage of advanced warning to evacuate top military posts.

Khamenei: Region is Like a Gunpowder Depot, US Attack a Disaster

Britain to present a draft to the UN Security Council Wednesday "authorizing necessary measures to protect civilians" in Syria.