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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!'

Watch:

UN exhibit on global terror ignores terror against Israelis

Outgoing Israeli Amb. to the UN Gilad Erdan walks through UN exhibit on international terrorism, notes how the exhibit does not acknowledge the existence of terrorism committed against Israelis.

Over anti-Israel bias:

US legislation would withhold UN funding

Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz introduce the Stand with Israel Act, which will require the withholding of US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years

The diagnosis comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

Erdan:

'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the UN, which is calls a 'sh-t show.'

Erdan at UN:

'You convened for these terrorists, but not for these children'

In his final speech at the UN, outgoing Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan attacks the Security Council for not considering to convene after the Majdal Shams massacre.

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.

UN rapporteur:

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.

Israeli Amb. to UN

'Fire Francesca Albanese for her antisemitism'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sent a stern letter to UN Under-Secretary-General in charge of combating anti-Semitism, Miguel Moratinos, demanding the condemnation and dismissal of Francesca Albanese, UN Rapporteur on the “Occupied Palestinian Territories,” due to her history of grossly antisemitic statements.

Gilad Erdan: UN silence on Iran akin to silence on Final Solution

Gilad Erdan, outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN, bids farewell to colleagues, stresses importance of hostages' release, and warns silence on Iranian threats only emboldens Iran.

Human Rights Expert:

UNRWA probe 'sad, pathetic testamant to rot at UN's core'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights tells Arutz Sheva the UN's acknowledgement 9 UNRWA employees 'may' have participated in October 7 massacre proves UNRWA's support must be immediately cut off.

Foreign Ministry on UNRWA:

'Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light'

Foreign Ministry responds to UN probe which acknowledged that UNRWA employees may have been involved in October 7 massacre: The UN must fire them immediately and not sweep the issue under the rug.

Amb. Erdan:

'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'

Israel's UN ambassador reacts to OIOS investigation finding 9 UNRWA employees "may" have participated in October 7 massacre, demands resignation of Secretary-General and closing of UNRWA.

UN admits UNRWA employees may have been involved in 10/7 massacre

Office of Internal Oversight Services completes investigation into accusations 19 UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre, says there is evidence to say 9 "may have" done so.

After massacre in Majdal Shams:

UN calls for 'maximum restraint' between Israel and Lebanon

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander deplore the death of 12 people in Majdal Shams rocket attack, but also call on both sides to "stop the ongoing intensified exchanges of fire".

'Not fit for any position'

US blasts UN rapporteur who compared Netanyahu to Hitler

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield rips Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese who endorsed a social media post comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader: No place for antisemitism.

'Beyond redemption':

UN rapporteur slammed for comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Israel slams UN rights expert Francesca Albanese for endorsing social media post comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader. Albanese responds: Institutional rants and outburst of selective moral outrage will not stop the course of Justice.

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Special meeting of United Nations Security Council to discuss Houthi UAV attack on Tel Aviv, Israel's retaliation at Houthi military port in Yemen.

Int'l law expert:

'ICJ ruling is a legal obscenity from start to finish'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva following ICJ ruling on "Israeli occupation": The UN has purportedly decided the outcome of all the items that were supposed to be subject to negotiation.

'Downright dangerous'

UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief

UN spokesman denounces spokesman in Netanyahu’s office who said UNRWA chief Lazzarini is "a Jew-killing enabler".

UN chief:

'There's no alternative to UNRWA'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declares there is no alternative to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”, urges countries to donate funds.

UK Amb. to UN:

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called on Israel to approve visas and allow entry of armored vehicles and personal protective equipment.

Anti-Israel UN rapporteur probed by UN investigative unit

UN investigative unit opens case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s trips to Australia and New Zealand. UN Watch demands her removal.

Cabinet approves Danny Danon as ambassador to UN

The unanimous appointment will see Danon replace Ambassador Gilad Erdan after Erdan tendered his resignation earlier this year.

Erdan blasts UN chief:

'He is an accomplice to terror and should resign today!'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who insisted that claims he has never condemned Hamas were “misinformation”.

UN moral bankruptcy:

Israel rejects UN reason of 'Hamas use of human shield’ oversight

Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians.

'Describes an alternate reality'

UN report accuses Israel of war crimes

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel claimed that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Report:

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US circulated a new draft Security Council resolution calling on Hamas to accept the hostage and ceasefire deal outlined by Biden. A vote is expected on Monday.

MK Danny Danon appointed as Ambassador to the UN

MK Danon will be stepping into the position for the second time, after serving as ambassador from 2015 to 2020.

Francesca Albanese calls rescue of 4 hostages 'genocidal'

UN Special Rapporteur with history of antisemitic statements criticizes operation in which Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued, citing Hamas-given casualty figures.

'Shocking and unacceptable'

UN spokesperson blasts Ambassador Erdan

UN spokesperson criticizes Erdan for sharing video of his blasting UN for blacklisting Israel: Something I've never seen in my 24 years serving this organization.

Alongside Israel:

UN to also blacklist Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Diplomatic source says Hamas and Islamic Jihad will also be added to the UN’s blacklist of offenders for committing violations against children, after the IDF was blacklisted.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'There will be consequences for Israel's relations with the UN'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for adding the IDF to the blacklist of countries and entities that harm children during conflict: The inclusion of Israel in the list is a deplorable act.

'Immoral decision, reward to Hamas'

Israel officialy added to UN 'Blacklist'

Israel's Ambassador Erdan receives official notification from UN Secretary-General about Israel’s addition to blacklist, responds that the Secretary-General "is blacklisting himself"

Guterres to put Israel on UN blacklist

UN Secretary-General informed IDF Attaché in Washington that he is adding Israel to list of countries and groups that harm children in conflict zones.

UN chief criticizes Israel:

'UN premises are inviolable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s strike on UNRWA school in which terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre were eliminated.