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Hizbullah Slams UN Human Rights Council Report

Hizbullah slammed the UN Human Rights Council for a report saying its members murdered Syrian soldiers who deserted the Assad regime.

Investment in Israel Up 16%

Finance: Foreign Direct Investment in Israel Up 16%

Foreign direct investment rose from $4.44 billion in 2009 to $5.15 billion in 2010, says UN.

Ambassador Prosor: Abbas’ UN Ploy a ‘False Idol’

Ron Prosor, Israel’s new ambassador to the United Nations, asks the Palestinian Authority observer, “Do you represent Abbas or Hamas?”

Mansour: PA 'Ready For Statehood'

PA envoy to the UN tells Security Council the PA is 'ready for statehood' during a dry run for September; Israel rejects move.

PA to Unilaterally Set Borders in September

PA officials are planning to unilaterally set their own borders after their statehood bid at the UN in September.

US Pushes Qaddafi Ouster

US Warns: Qaddafi Must Go; Libyans Appeal to Moscow

US and Libyan officials met in secret face-to-face talks over the weekend. US insists Qaddafi must go. Russia offers hope of a "compromise".

Abbas Going for Broke in Bid to UN against ‘Gutless Obama’

Abbas “goes for broke” on UN recognition of the Palestinian Authority despite what a Saudi Arabia news column called “Obama’s gutlessness.”

South Sudan Admitted as 193rd UN Member

The United Nations General Assembly voted to admit South Sudan as the world body's 193rd member.

UN Wants Media Bias for Peace Process

The United Nations has removed any doubts about objectivity on the “peace process.” It asks media to be biased and blames Israel for its failure.

Ban Ki-Moon Blames Israel, Also Arabs for Nakba Day Riots

UN report says Israel used excessive force during Nakba Day riots, chides Arab demonstrators who behaved 'provocatively'.

‘A Diplomatic Eye for an Eye,’ Lieberman Warns PA

Avigdor Lieberman warns that if Abbas takes unilateral steps for statehood, Israel will reply in kind. One step could be annexing parts of Yesha.

UN 2010 Gaza Flotilla Report Coming This Week

The final draft of the UN committee report on the 2010 Gaza Flotilla will be submitted this week as the 2011 flotilla gets underway.

Fayyad: UN's 'PA State' Symbolic Only

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad acknowledged Tuesday that U.N. recognition of its “state” would change nothing.

PA Arabs Plan Human Chain 'In Support of Palestine'

PA Arabs launch a Facebook campaign in which they call on Arabs to create “the largest human chain” in support of a Palestinian state.

UN Panel: Qaddafi Committed War Crimes

UN panel finds that Libyan leader Qaddafi has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity - and that rebels, too, committed some war crimes.

Poll: Ungrateful PA Pans UN

Although the Palestinian Authority has been one of the greatest beneficiaries of the UN's largesse, PA Arabs don't care for the United Nations.

Lawyers to Ban: Declaring a Palestinian State is Illegal

Lawyers and international law experts appeal to UN Secretary-General, asking that he prevent the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Peres Discusses Future Flotillas with Deputy UN Head

President held a working meeting with Dr. Asha Rose Migiro, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations

What Lies Behind Omar Bashir's Military Moves

The North's armored thrust into a disputed border region can upset the painfully built peace agreement.

UN Slams Australia Over Infiltrator Policy

The United Nations has slammed Australia for being “racist” over a new policy regarding its treatment of infiltrators.

Qatar to Chair UN General Assembly During PA Bid

As the Palestinian Authority advances plans to seek a unilateral declaration of statehood from the UN, Qatar is set to chair the General Assembly.

UN Trying to Broker Libya Ceasefire

UN sends envoy to Libya; NATO continues air strikes; ICC sets sights on Qaddafi for "crimes against humanity;" Qaddafi: "You cannot kill me!"

Jewish Organizations Barred from UN Conference

Jewish NGO announces legal action against UN after being barred from conference on indigenous issues.

Iran Sent Banned Weapons to Syria, Says UN Report

More details released of a UN report which says Iran is continuing to circumvent the sanctions imposed on it.

US Congress Demands UN Rescind Goldstone Report

The US Congress has unanimously passed a bill demanding the UN rescind its 2009 anti-Israel Goldstone Report. The PLO calls on Obama to veto it.

Congressmen Want Goldstone Report Withdrawn

15 Congressional Representatives ask the US Ambassador Susan Rice to push for the withdrawal of the Goldstone Report at the United Nations.

UN Recognizes Hamas-Supporting Organization

The UN has recognized the anti-Israel Free Palestine Movement as an organization working to achieve “a just solution to the Palestinian problem.”

'Gaza Has Become a Terrorist State'

Gaza is already a terrorist state, President Peres tells ambassadors. UK, US condemn “cowardly” attack on bus.

Russia and China Prove Willing to Sacrifice Qaddafi

Both Russia and China refrained from wielding their veto feeling they had bigger fish to fry.

UN Approves No-Fly Zone Over Libya

The UN Security Council passes a resolution approving a no-fly zone over Libya as Qaddafi threatens to enter Benghazi and crush the revolt.

'Peace and Dialogue' Muslim Group Angered by Jewish Kotel

A pan-national Islamic group lauds “peace and dialogue” in the UN, while fighting Jewish prayer at the Western Wall.

Why Is the Obama Administration Seeking UN Approval

Even his liberal constituency is alarmed but the Obama Administration resists intervention without UN approval.

The Fairy Tale Stops in Tripoli

The seemingly inexorable march to democracy has stalled in Libya and the Western powers are between a rock and a hard place.

US Vetoes Resolution to Condemn Israel

The PA asks the UN Security Council to condemn Israel for allowing Jews to build in Jewish cities in Judea and Samaria. US vetoes resolution.

US: Fire Falk over Claims of US Cover-Up of 9/11

US officials have called on the UN to fire expert Richard Falk, over his statements on 9/11. Falk accused Israel of war crimes in the past.,

Canadian Report: Hizbullah Assassinated Hariri

A CBC investigative report claims UN has proof that terror group was behind assassination of former Lebanese PM.

UN Org.: Rachel's Tomb is a Mosque

UNESCO officially brands Rachel's Tomb a mosque, wants the tombs of Patriarchs and Matriarchs off “Heritage Site” list.

Kofi Annan's Holocaust Problem

Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Barak: 'Difficult Decisions' Will Be Necessary

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met on Friday with UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon. Barak said Israel hoped direct talks with the PA would begin soon.

UN Warns of New War in North; Claims on Gas May Be Trigger

The UN, which generally downplays war scares, warned that charges of Hizbullah’s obtaining advanced weapons have raised tensions that may erupt.

Iran, Egypt Line Up Against US, Allies at UN Nuke Meeting

Iran and Egypt are preparing to fight the U.S. and its allies over Israel's rights at the United Nations nuclear non-proliferation treaty meeting.

Report: Egypt Asks UN to Pressure Israel on Nukes

A leaked document shows that Egypt is hoping to bring UN pressure to bear on Israel over alleged nuclear arms.

China Agrees to 'Discuss' Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the six world powers, including Russia and China, may agree to increase sanctions on Iran.

UNICEF: PA Group Used our Logo Without Permission

After complaints by PMW and a report Israel National News, UNICEF admitted a PA group it funds used its logo for an ad that promotes anti-Semitism.

UN Sappers Enter Gaza

United Nations sappers entered Gaza Wednesday to find and explode the duds remaining from last year's counter-terrorist Operation Cast Lead.

"Gang of 54" Congressmen Slammed for Censuring Israel

More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are censured by American Israeli Action Coalition for accusing Israel of collectively punishing residents in Gaza.

Anti-Semitic Blood Libel Aimed at IDF in Haiti

As the world praises Israel’s massive aid to earthquake victims in Port-au-Prince, a US anti-Semite in Seattle renews the blood libel against Jews.

Israel's Peres at Controversial Climate Conference

President Shimon Peres is representing the State of Israel at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen.

UN General Assembly Endorses Goldstone Report

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt the Goldstone Report on Thursday by a vote of 114-18, with 44 abstentions.

Dore Gold vs. Goldstone: What Would You Do?

Former Ambassador Dore Gold defends Israel's human rights record, challenges Brandeis students: “What would you do?”

Netanyahu Challenges UN on Weapons Ship

PM Netanyahu calls weapons ship to Iran a “war crime,” chides UN for failure to respond.

Video: Goldstone Ignores Terror Victim Face-to-Face

A terror victim asked Goldstone why he did not examine Israel’s human rights while Hamas attacked for eight years. He ignored the question.

Israeli Ambassador to UN: Goldstone Report 'Born in Hate'

Israel's ambassador told the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday that the Goldstone Report was "conceived in hate and executed in sin."

Islamic Group Takes Credit for Goldstone

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Conference says his group initiated the Goldstone Report.

Four More Rockets Found in Lebanon; UN Demands Hizbullah Disarm

Four more rockets were found several hours after a Katyusha struck Israel. Israel’s envoy complained to the UN, which said Hizbullah must disarm.

Bibi, Lieberman Move to Squash Goldstone

Israeli leaders are working hard to prevent the Goldstone Report from winning approval in Friday's vote at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Peres: We Won't Let Hostile Majority Judge Us

President Shimon Peres says that Israel “will not allow a majority that is hostile to Israel to judge us,” calls on UN to condemn Iran.

Netanyahu Warns UN Against Accepting Goldstone Report

PM Netanyahu issues last-gasp warning to UN Human Rights Council not to endorse the Goldstone report, saying such a move would bolster terrorism.

Bibi Addresses General Assembly, Takes on Iran, UN

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the UN, slams UN's Gaza report. “Will you accept this farce?” he asks.