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UN, NGOs demand release of staff detained by Houthis

United Nations expresses 'concern' over criminal prosecution of 3 employees held by Houthi rebels over claims of belonging a 'US-Israeli Spy Network.'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

UN report blames Israel, not Hamas, for starvation of hostages

Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of Human Rights Voices speaks to Arutz Sheva about new report on the Gaza war by UN official Navi Pillay accusing Israel of many war crimes while downplaying or denying the war crimes of Hamas.

Danon:

'Hezbollah calls for ceasefire while murdering Israeli civilians'

Israeli UN Ambassador dismisses Hezbollah officials' call for Israel to cease fire in Lebanon after 2 civilians were killed in a rocket strike in Kiryat Shmona, demands Hezbollah relocate north of the Litani River.

UN chief:

'Israeli legislation against UNRWA would be a catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he expressed concerns about Israel's legislation to block UNRWA to Netanyahu: Such a measure would suffocate efforts to ease human suffering and tensions in Gaza and the entire Occupied Palestinian Territory.

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Israel's UN Mission marks one year since October 7 massacre

Israel’s Mission to the UN is holding a memorial event at the UN to mark the anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Danon:

'The UN has failed in its mandate to protect the innocent'

Israel's UN Ambassador speaks to media on October 7 massacre, accuses UN of being 'an institution that has failed us time and time again' in refusing to condemn Hamas for massacring 1,200 people.

UN chief:

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres releases video statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 massacre: October 7th scarred souls, I demand once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

US Ambassador tells UNSC:

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Security Council to condemn and sanction Iran after its missile attack on Israel: We have a collective responsibility to impose sanctions on the IRGC.

FM Katz declares UN chief persona non grata

Foreign Minister Israel Katz bans UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering Israel: Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil.

Erdogan:

'UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped'

Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

How long will the UN continue to dine with the devil?

Orwell is alive and fighting alongside us. Opinion.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'There is an unfair focus on Israel at the UN'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield asked about Netanyahu’s statement that the UN is antisemitic: I have no doubt that there are individuals that might be, but I would not apply it to the entire UN system.

Netanyahu at UN:

I have a message to the world - we are winning

The Prime Minister spoke at the General Assembly of the UN, against the backdrop of escalating conflict with Hezbollah and nearly a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

UN chief:

'There is no alternative to UNRWA'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to increase support for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: We have failed the people of Gaza.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'Biden's coddling of Abbas allows him to spew more hate'

Human Rights Voices President tells Arutz Sheva the PA leader feels no 'compunction' about spreading lies, antisemitic, and incitement to violence at the UN because of the soft treatment he has received from the US.

Abbas to UN:

We won't leave, if anyone will, it will be the occupying usurpers

PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.

Macron at the UN:

'Israel can’t expand its operations in Lebanon'

French President calls for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. On Gaza, he says Israel has the right to protect its people but the operation in Gaza has gone on for “too long”.

Opposition MK supports Netanyahu's trip to the UN

MK Alon Schuster: Netanyahu should fly to the UN, give a speech and return quickly. We support the important trip.

Despite tensions:

PM Netanyahu to speak at UN General Assembly

Despite tensions, Prime Minister's Offices confirms that Netanyahu will travel to US to speak at UN on Thursday; and will hold consultations with security officials on attacks in Lebanon.

Lebanese Foreign Minister:

'Biden's comments were not promising'

Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.

Danon says thank you

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, blasts UN during speech at the General Assembly. Ambassador Danon: You are a true friend of the State of Israel.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

Guterres applauded for accusing Israel of "collective punishment'

UN Secretary-General's statement condemning October 7 and taking of hostages during address to UNGA met with silence, attack on Israel met with applause.

Biden in last UN speech:

'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

Outgoing President delivers farewell address to global body as Gaza conflict continues and Lebanon conflict heats up.

Amb. Danon to Fox News:

'Countries should thank Israel, but they condemn it instead'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN on latest developments in Lebanon: Shameful to hear the condemnations of Israel in the UN after Israel eliminated the Hezbollah terrorist responsible for murdering hundreds of Americans and planning attacks against Israel.

Danny Danon:

'We will not stand by while our country is under attack'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, speaks at General Assembly, as part of 'Summit of the Future': "We are a peace-seeking nation that does not want war, but we will not stand by while our country is under attack"

UN after Beirut strike:

'We urge all parties to deescalate immediately'

UN chief Guterres' spokesman says the UN is "very concerned" following Israeli strikes in which Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated: We urge all parties to deescalate immediately. All must exercise maximum restraint.

Danon to Lebanese FM:

'The suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders'

During UN Security Council meeting, Lebanese Foreign Minister accuses Israel of attacking Lebanon. Ambassador Danon responds: If you continue to ignore Hezbollah’s aggression, the pain and suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders.

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UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed

Or Gat, brother of slain hostage Carmel Gat, shows UN chief Antonio Guterres IDF footage of the tunnel in which she and six other hostages were murdered.

Danon at UNSC:

'World must stand with Israel for the future of the Middle East'

Israeli Amb. to UN lambasts Security Council for endlessly debating Middle East conflict while ignoring the cause, Iran's desire to destroy Israel and take over the Middle East.

Danon demands UNSC condemn Houthi ballistic missile attack

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon submits letter of complaint to the President of the Security Council demanding a condemnation of the Houthis following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen which damaged the central train station in Modi’in.

UN Human Rights Chief:

'Lebanon pager blasts a violation of humanitarian law'

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for “independent, thorough and transparent investigation” into the explosions of pagers by Hezbollah terrorists.

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israel'

Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'US failed to inspire other countries to do the right thing'

Human Rights Voices President tells Arutz Sheva US Amb. to the UN Thomas-Greenfield 'groveled and debased the USA' when the General Assembly passed a resolution calling for sanctions against Israel.

World Jewish Congress:

'UN resolution denies Israel right to self-defense'

WJC condemns UN General Assembly for passing PA resolution calling for sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel that ignored Hamas terrorism and the hostages in Gaza.

UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls General Assembly vote a "shameful decision" for refusal to condemn Hamas or call for the release of the hostages.

US Senators:

'PA proposed resolution an insult to anyone who knows history'

A group of US Senators, led by Marco Rubio, released a statement condemning the PA's proposed resolution to force Israel to relinquish control of Judea and Samaria. 'An absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.'

Ambassador Danon:

PA proposal rewards terrorism

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, spoke before the General Assembly ahead of the vote on the Palestinian resolution calling for sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Borrell is an antisemite and Israel-hater'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz again criticizes EU Foreign Policy Chief after he condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza: He consistently tries to pass resolutions and sanctions against Israel.

Sen. Cotton to UN:

'Is Hamas a terrorist organization?'

Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

President of Human Rights Voices NGO, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, explains to Arutz Sheva how the Palestinian Authority was permitted to draft a UN General Assembly resolution and the threat this resolution represents.

IDF detains UN convoy in order to question suspects

IDF troops detain convoy of UN vehicles in the northern Gaza Strip, after intelligence was received that a number of Palestinian Arab suspects were present in the convoy.

PA resolution at UN:

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

PA proposal to UN:

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA draft resolution calls on countries not to legally recognize Israel's presence in 'the Palestinian territories,' to enforce sanctions on Israeli officials, among other things.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

US Amb walked out before Israeli Amb spoke on killing of hostages

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the UN Security Council meeting on the issue of the hostages was hijacked by anti-Israel elements, US Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield walked out before Amb. Danon spoke about the killing of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Danon to Security Council:

'Have you forgotten why we're in Gaza? Put pressure on Hamas'

UN Security Council convenes for first session on hostages in Gaza; Israeli Ambassador demands Council rethink its approach. 'We will not stop until we bring everyone home.'

Human Rights Expert:

'Hamas playbook resembles despicable UN diversionary tactics'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN Security Council's first-ever official discussion about the hostages held by Hamas, and cautions not to expect UN to suddenly care about Israeli lives after 11 months of inaction.

Geneva:

UN discusses suffering of Israeli children during the war

Delegation led by Israel's Ambassador to UN Institutions, Daniel Meron, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Welfare and Health participate in a special UN Council meeting on 'Suffering of Israeli children during the war.'

UNHCR wants independent investigation into execution 'reports'

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into "reports" about the execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas last week.

Following hostages' murder:

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon calls on the Security Council to urgently convene a briefing to condemn Hamas in the strongest possible terms. 'Vile and heinous should shock the conscience of the world.'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Israel needs to ensure UN personnel are protected'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls on Israel to “take concrete actions to ensure UN personnel are fully protected” after shots were fired towards a World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle inside Gaza.

Ambassador Danon:

'The UN doesn't care about our hostages'

In interview with Fox News, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN criticizes the UN for ignoring the humanitarian situation of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

Danon to Hezbollah:

'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

During a UN Security Council meeting to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon presented images that prove that Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel from facilities adjacent to UN bases.

Amb. Danon to Security Council:

'Condemn Hezbollah’s hostilities and enforce UNSCR 1701'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says Hezbollah’s attack which was planned for Sunday morning “unequivocally demonstrates the daily threats Israelis have been facing for the past 11 months."

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

Israel's Ambassador to UN:

'We are the captains of our own ship'

Palestinian observer to UN: 'Israel is committing genocide'; Israel’s Ambassador, Danny Danon: 'If you cannot condemn Hamas, you are one of them. You are a terrorist in a suit!'