UN General Assembly

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

PA envoy Riyad Mansour withdraws bid for UN President after diplomatic pressure. Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon hails the move: The PA should focus on stopping incitement.

UN General Assembly backs ICJ call for Israel to work with UNRWA

UNGA votes 139-12 to back ICJ’s call for Israel to allow Gaza aid via UN agencies, including UNRWA. Israel denounces UNRWA as complicit in terror, rejecting the resolution as “morally distorted.”

'We will not abandon the Golan'

UN passes resolution against Israel’s Golan presence

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

Norway to propose a UN resolution demanding Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions, citing ICJ ruling that Israel must allow Gaza aid via UNRWA.

On Yom Kippur eve:

Israeli Ambassador prays for hostages at UN General Assembly

For the first time in history: On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon prayed for hostages' release at the UN General Assembly. Watch.

Jack Engelhard

A nation that dwells alone at the UN

Times don’t change when it comes to Israel, a people destined to dwell alone among the nations… as Bilam prophesied in the Book of Numbers. Opinion.

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

'Words without action are meaningless'

Hostage families denounce Netanyahu’s UN speech, accusing him of endangering captives and ignoring murdered hostages. They urge immediate action and support President Trump’s call to end the war.

PMO's orders

Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'

New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

Campaign aims to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.

Yemen pres. to UN

'Houthis no longer just rebels, but a global terror org'

Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi warns the UN General Assembly: 'Anyone who underestimates this militia today should imagine what will happen tomorrow when the Red Sea and maritime trade routes become permanent hostages in the hands of terror.'

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

In virtual address, PA chairman says he "rejects what Hamas did on October 7," claims he is ready to rule Gaza without Hamas.

Evading Arrest?:

PM's plane takes unusual detour to USA

The Prime Minister's plane, Wing of Zion, is making its way to the United States on a particularly unusual flight path that crosses only southern Europe.

Telling it like it is:

The United Nations hates Jews

Save for a few courageous souls, this deeply troubled and inept organization has become the United Nations of Jew-Haters. Only Indonesia and Donald Trump's words shone like beacon in the darkness this past Tuesday. Opinion.

Iran’s President:

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.

Netanyahu departs for US:

'I will speak truth, I will condemn those who support terrorists'

Netanyahu takes off for visit to the US, during which he will address the UN General Assembly and meet Trump: "I will discuss with Trump the need to complete the war's objectives."

UN General Assembly

Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’

President Trump demands a UN investigation after claiming “triple sabotage” during his speech - citing a stopped escalator, failed teleprompter, and audio issues. The White House backs the call for a probe.

Trump at UN:

Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.

Malta joins European rush to recognize 'Palestine'

Malta joins a growing list of nations that are set to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN on Monday.

Japan holds back on Palestinian state recognition

Japan will reportedly not recognize a Palestinian state for now, even as a growing list of countries, including Britain and France, announce plans to do so at the UN.

Luxembourg PM announces plan to recognize ‘Palestine’

Luxembourg follows in the footsteps of other countries, plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorses Palestinian statehood

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passes non-binding resolution outlining "irreversible steps" toward a two-state solution. Israel responds: General Assembly is a political circus detached from reality.

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Leaders of US Jewry declined a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, citing his push to recognize a Palestinian state and the rise in antisemitism.

Sa'ar blasts Macron:

'Trying to intervene in a conflict to which he is not a party'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blasts French President Macron for opposing US visa bans on PA officials, accusing him of ignoring incitement and terror rewards while destabilizing the region with misguided interference.

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.

Abbas:

'US visa denial violates international law'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemns the US decision to deny visas to PA officials, calling it a breach of international law and urging reversal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

21 Foreign Ministers parrot false United Nations propaganda

Continuing to ignore article 80 of the UN Charter and acting in flagrant breach of its provisions has proved to be a recipe for total disaster for both the Security Council and General Assembly. Opinion.

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

An unnoticed moment of divine intervention at the United Nations

A small country they keep on condemning again and again simply for fighting for its existence was able to achieve in three days what world powers failed to accomplish in fifty years .

'Reward for terrorism'

UN General Assembly approves anti-Israel resolution

UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".

Danon after aid worker killings:

'If you refuse to condemn Hamas, you commend them'

Israeli Amb. to the UN chides organization for pushing a 1-sided ceasefire resolution in the General Assembly while failing to condemn Hamas for murdering Gazan humanitarian aid workers.

United Nations readies to increase Jew-hatred worldwide

Guterres' own anti-Israelism deliberately stokes the fires of conflict and confrontation. Opinion.

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

US, Israel, and Ukraine

Unlike Zelenskyy, the darling of the West, Netanyahu’s been vilified and his country condemned, even by allies, including Ukraine, at the United Nations. Opinion.

President Herzog:

'Former anti-Nazi alliances now allow antisemitism to flourish'

UN General Assembly honors Israeli President Isaac Herzog at ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

159 countries vote in favor of UN General Assembly resolution affirming full support for the mandate of UNRWA and deploring Israel's legislation halting UNRWA's activities in Israel.

8 countries vote against

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution'

Israel, US and six other countries vote against General Assembly resolution calling for the organization of a high-level conference aimed at achieving a two-state solution. 157 countries vote in favor, seven abstain.

Dismantle the United Nations

The malice of the world body against Israel has twisted the Western mind. It has made the world sick. Opinion.

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.

Israel's campaign in NYC:

'When someone tells you who they are, believe them'

The National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office launched a campaign amid the UNGA to show the Iranian regime's true face.

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.

Netanyahu in New York:

'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in New York ahead of his UNGA address and declared: 'My policy, our policy, is clear: we continue to strike Hezbollah with full force.'

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.

Without media statement

Netanyahu departs for the UN

The Prime Minister and his wife take off for New York, where the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly.

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'.

Iranian President at UN:

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

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.

Haredi source:

'Better for Netanyahu to cancel trip than desecrate Shabbat'

Better for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his scheduled UN speech than to fly back to Israel on Shabbat, source in haredi United Torah Judaism party says.

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"

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.'

United Nations? Really?

Go on the internet and review the UN Charter. Are the members adhering to the principles they signed? Opinion.

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.

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.