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UN Soldiers Wounded in Syria Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Netanyahu: Abbas Speech Venomous, Israel Will Respond

Netanyahu says that UN decision to recognize "Palestine" is "a meaningless decision that will not change anything."

UN Conspires to Oust Jewish Group from PA Vote

UN conducted "an intense campaign of exclusion and disenfranchisement” to ban prominent Jewish group from events.

'With UN Bid, Arabs Once Again Try to Steal Israel's Heritage'

November 29th is a day that belongs to Israel, says one historian - and the PA is trying to 'steal' it for themselves

PM: Ignore the Sound of UN Applause

Regardless of the outcome of the PA statehood bid, Israel will not compromise its security, Binymain Netanyahu said.

Officials: PA Will 'Regret' Latest Statehood Ploy

Recognition by the UN will boomerang on the PA, Israeli officials said

Israel Braces for PA Arab 'Disturbances'

Israel is bracing itself for possible 'disturbances' by PA Arabs in the wake of its probable statehood vote Thursday at the United Nations.

Iran Criticizes UN for Condemning its Human Rights Record

Iran criticzes a UN committee for passing a resolution condemning its human rights record, says the West uses the issue for political gain.

A 'State' Without Borders

UN Set to Violate Its Own Rules on ‘State’

The UN is to pass a resolution that contradicts its own rules that a state must have defined territory and a functioning government.

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

Denmark to Vote for PA at United Nations

Denmark will back a PA bid to upgrade its United Nations status to that of a non-member observer state, its foreign ministry announced.

UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses

A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.

Video: Abbas' Bus to UN Heading in the Wrong Direction

The Israeli embassy in the U.S. has posted an animated video of Abbas, encountering a myriad or cliffs and roadblocks, en route the U.N.

Hamas Supports PA UN Statehood Bid?

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told PA chairman Mahmud Abbas that his terror organization supports the PA’s bid for enhanced UN status.

Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis

British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.

Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'

Iran has filed formal accusations against the U.S., accusing it of carrying out "illegal and provocative acts."

PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in Mideast

China can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday.

UN Sends Protest to Syria Over Golan Attacks

UN sends protest letter to the Syrian government for claiming it had UN permission to attack rebel opponents in the Golan Heights.

Prosor to UN: Time to Condemn Hamas

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations sends a letter of complaint over the ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel.

US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes

The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.

Abbas ‘No’ Puts Obama in His Place

Obama called Abbas to express opposition to his bid to the UN. Abbas did what Netanyahu could never do – tell the president “no.”

Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose

Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.

UN Condemns Spillover from Syria into Golan Heights

The United Nations condemns fighting by Syrian forces close to Golan Heights, says it threatens stability in the region.

Israel Complains to UN About Syrian Civil War Spillover

Israel has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations about the military spillover over the northern border from Syria's civil war.

US Targets Suicide Operations Chief of 'Sopranos of Afghanistan'

The Obama administration announced that it placed sanctions on Qari Zakir, the chief of suicide operations for Pakistan's Haqqani Network.

Saudi King Demands UN Resolution Condemning Religious Insults

Saudi King Abdullah demanded a U.N. resolution Saturday condemning insults on religions.

US Slams 'Irresponsible and Unacceptable' Israel Boycott

Amb. Susan Rice slammed Richard Falk's call for a boycott of companies accused of profiting from “illegal Israeli settlements."

Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel

ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.

Surprise Vote for Australia to Help Israel at UN

Israel received a surprise gift with Australia’s winning a temporary seat on the UN Security Council, with the help of spies and candy.

49 Dead in Syria Airstrikes

Syrian jets strike the rebel-held town of Maarat al-Numan, killing 49, as UN and Arab League push for a ceasefire.

UN-Recognized Arab Group Praises Murder of Israelis

Jewish lawyers call to strip an Arab lawyers’ group of UN recognition after it praises bomber who murdered 21 Israelis.

Saudi-Funded UN Agency Seeks to Edit Textbooks Worldwide

The UN agency that promotes education and which is heavily funded by Saudi Arabia, is seeking to edit school textbooks worldwide.

US Warns PA Statehood Bid Would Jeopardize Peace Process

The PA's bid for statehood at the United Nations next month would jeopardize the peace process with Israel, U.S. ambassador Susan Rice said.

Iran Calls Netanyahu a ‘Nutty-Netty Stand-Up Comic’

Netanyahu’s “red line” speech at the UN showed him up as a “nutty-nutty not-so-funny stand-up comic” says Iranian media.

New Report On Iranian Abuses

A new report calculated numbers from the 2009 Green Revolution, condemns death by stoning and the detainment of journalists

Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions

While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.

UN Raises Syrian Refugee Estimate to 710,000

The United Nations has again raised its estimate of the number of Syrians will flee their country by their country by the end of this year.

US Pressures EU To Oppose PA Statehood Ploy at UN

The US has warned EU countries that granting the PA Non-Member Observer status in the UN would have “significant negative consequences.”

Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel

A terrorism scare overtook JFK Airport Saturday night, when PM Netanyahu arrived for his flight back to Israel, after addressing the U.N.

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.

Obama Free on Day He Refused Netanyahu Meeting

While Obama cited "campaign obligations" that would prevent meeting with Netanyahu, his schedule shows he had afternoon free.

Video:US Envoy to UN Skips Netanyahu's Speech to Attend Luncheon

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. skipped PM Netanyahu’s address to the U.N. Thursday, opting instead to go to a luncheon with foreign ministers.

Lieberman: Abbas Just Wants to Blame Israel

Lieberman tells foreign dignitaries that PA head Abbas plans to use Israel as a scapegoat rather than make peace.

Assange Mocks Obama on ‘Free Speech’

WikiLeaks founder Assange talks at UN via video, accuses Obama of opposing free speech.

UN: Up to 700K Syrian Refugees by Year's End

The United Nations agency for refugees is predicting that up to 700,000 Syrians will flee their homes to other lands by the year's end.

NYPD Rescues Iranian Diplomat From Angry Mob Outside UN

The New York Police Department was forced to rescue an Iranian diplomat from angry protesters Wednesday near the United Nations.

Ambassador Prosor: Ahmadinejad Has No Place in This World

Ahmadinejad “has no place in the world,”says Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor. He did not comment on the “World to Come.”

Ambassador Prosor: 'No Justice' at UN When Ahmadinejad Speaks

Israel's UN ambassador stormed out of a session Monday when Iran's president began to speak, declaring loudly, "There is no justice here."

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

In ‘honor’ of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s arrival in NY, The New York Post decided to deliver a gift basket to his luxury suite.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Ayalon in UN: Stop Donating Blindly to PA

Deputy Foreign Min. says cash reaches terrorists: "It is more profitable to be a Palestinian terrorist than to be a nurse or teacher."

Iran Accuses IAEA of Sharing 'Secrets' with Israel

Iran has accused the United Nations' nuclear agency of sharing its classified information with Israel.

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his trip to the U.S. where he was due to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting.

Israeli Law Center Sues Ahmadinejad's NYC Hotel

An Israeli law center is suing a NYC hotel that agreed to host the Iranian President during his visit next week, when he will address UN.

Gross' Lawyers Ask UN to Help Release Him

Lawyers for Allan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba, ask a UN working group on arbitrary detentions to press for their client's release.

Ahmadinejad to Address U.N. General Assembly on Yom Kippur

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Yom Kippur.

Groups Blast NY Hotel for Agreeing to Host Ahmadinejad

Activist groups are slamming the Warwick hotel in NY for reportedly agreeing to host Ahmadinejad during next month's UN General Assembly.

New UN Envoy to Syria: Mission 'Nearly Impossible'

New UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said he is deeply pessimistic at his chances of restoring calm to the war-torn country.