UN General Assembly

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

'Netanyahu's speech was the best he ever delivered'

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi tells Arutz Sheva: Israel can be satisfied with the results it achieved this week.

Watch: Netanyahu at UN

'Fix Iran nuclear deal or nix it'

Israeli PM speaks at UN, slams Iran nuclear deal for allowing Iran to develop an 'arsenal' of nuclear weapons.'

Trump addresses UN

'We may have no choice but to destroy North Korea'

US President tells UN Iran nuclear deal 'one of the worst transactions US ever entered into' and 'an embarrassment' to the US.

J Street: Trump, Netanyahu's opposition to Iran deal is reckless

The leftist advocacy group J Street slammed Netanyahu and Trump's intention to redo the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Watch: Netanyahu mobbed on Manhattan streets

Prime Minister Netanyahu walked the streets of Manhattan, greeting passersby and police officers. 'I'm not saying hi to him, I'm Muslim.'

Trump: Fate of Iran nuclear deal depends on UN enforcement

President Trump said that the US will abandon the Iran deal if the United Nations body enforcing it isn't tough enough.

Abbas to give 'important' speech at UN

Abbas spokesman says his UN speech will "define the characteristics of the next stage".

Netanyahu says 'no' to Swedish PM

PM Netanyahu refuses to meet Swedish PM Löfven at UN General Assembly.

Danon begins term as UN General Assembly Vice President

Israeli Ambassador to the UN elected to represent western European group, to help set General assembly's agenda.

PM Netanyahu leaves on historic visit to Latin America

Netanyahu leaves for trip to Argentina, Mexico, and Columbia, then meets world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York.

On the table: 3,000 units across Judea and Samaria

Approval of 3,000 housing units delayed until after UN General Assembly, so as not to 'arm' Abbas.

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon speaks to United Nations about unrest in Jerusalem, says there's 'always another excuse for terror.'

Ambassador Danon elected deputy president of UN General Assembly

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon was elected Wednesday as deputy president of the 72nd UN General Assembly.

Watch: Holocaust survivor & soldier grandson on UN stage

Auschwitz survivor Noah Klieger speaks at UN General Assembly ceremony marking International Holocaust Memorial Day.

UN to fund blacklist of companies in 'settlements'

UN General Assembly votes to approve funding for blacklist of companies doing business in 'settlements.'

UN to set up panel on Syria war crimes

UN General Assembly agrees to set up a panel to gather evidence on war crimes in Syria.

UN General Assembly president dons PLO flag

Israel’s UN Ambassador blasts Peter Thomson, who wore a scarf with the colors of the PLO flag to special "solidarity" session.

Danon: History tells us the Palestinians don't want a state

Ambassador Danon says the PA's real goal is to continue to exist as a corrupt entity living off the goodwill of the international community.

Canada again backs Israel at the UN

Canada votes against an anti-Israel resolution at the UN General Assembly.

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

UN General Assembly officially appoints Antonio Guterres to replace Ban Ki-moon.

ADL condemns Abbas 'sidestepping' UN speech

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas 'falsely cast Israel as an impediment to peace' rather than working towards a solution via direct negotiations.

20 special agents escort Netanyahu to the bathroom

Netanyahu causes a commotion at upscale restaurant in New York.

Satmar Jews to protest Netanyahu speech

The Satmar community in the USA have been called upon to protest Netanyahu’s speech at the General Assembly in New York

Trudeau calls terror attacks in New York 'violent extremism'

Trudeau refrains from calling attacks acts of terror in his speech at the General Assmebly

Abbas to bring up 'right of return' in UN speech

PA media hints that Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will bring up demands for all 'Palestinian rights.'

Erdogan: We'll promote solution between Israel and the PA

Turkish President tells UN General Assembly his country would use the reconciliation agreement with Israel to bring about peace.

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

In speech to UN General Assembly, Francois Hollande calls for 'quick end' to war in Syria, blames regime for collapse of truce.

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

In his last UN General Assembly speech, President Obama speaks about his vision for global future, including Israel and the Palestinians.

Oren: Hillary's not a little girl anymore; race takes its toll

Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's office Michael Oren talks American politics in an interview with Arutz Sheva

Will Netanyahu meet Obama in September?

Officials on both sides of the Atlantic are working to arrange a meeting between the two at the UN, though for very different purposes.

New UN symposium for Israeli technology in Africa

Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon is set to host an event at the UN called "Israeli Innovation & Technologies in Africa".

'We need a UN that brings Israel closer, not pushes it away'

Ambassador David Pressman of the United States UN delegation criticizes UN treatment of Israel, calls for change of attitude

UN General Assembly adopts Israel's agriculture resolution

UN votes in favor of an Israeli resolution on agricultural technology for sustainable development despite efforts by Arabs to block it.

Insanity reigns in the UN mad-house

Canada's new PM supports Israel at UN

Government of Justin Trudeau votes against the six resolutions condemning Israel passed by the UN General Assembly.

Amid terror wave, UN adopts six resolutions - all anti-Israel

'Surreal'? Israel should hand Golan Heights to Assad regime, and has no right to sovereignty in Jerusalem, according to General Assembly.

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Mohammad Javad Zarif ignored Iran's 'red lines,' asserts MP, by shaking hands with the president of an 'enemy nation.'

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Enough Muslim Incitement over Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will leave for the U.S. on Tuesday, in advance of his expected appearance at the UN Thursday.

At UN, Jordan's King Abdullah Threatens Israel over Temple Mount

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Jordan's King Abdullah 'rejects any threat to the Arab character' of Jerusalem.

Netanyahu to Meet Kerry in New York

Prime Minister would like to meet Obama as well but an invitation has not been issued yet.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

'Terrorism Does Not Distinguish Between Blood'

President Reuven Rivlin, speaking at UNGA, says that the 'mission of today' is preventing Holocaust-level genocide from Islamists.

Rivlin Leaves for New York, Will Address UN on Holocaust Day

Israel is not compensation for the Holocaust, but the Holocaust proved why there was a need for the State of Israel, says President Rivlin.

UNGA Demands Israel Pay for Oil Spill in Lebanon During 2006 War

Non-binding resolution claims Israel caused massive oil spill from airstrike during 2006 war; Israel rejects biased resolution.

UN Votes to Try North Korea for Crimes Against Humanity

UN General Assembly votes to try Kim Jong-Un at ICC over atrocities committed against his own people; North Korea calls it 'political plot.'

Israel: Geneva 'Human Rights' Convention Undermines Int'l Law

US, Israel boycott Geneva Conventions conference on 'human rights' in the Middle East as 'political exercise.'

UN Criticizes Israel for Not Joining Proliferation Treaty

United States and Canada among five countries to oppose Arab resolution criticizing Israel for refusing to join NPT.

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

In landmark speech, PM calls UNHRC 'an oxymoron' - and defends Israel as 'the most moral army in the world.'

Netanyahu Departs for New York, Vows to 'Fight the Lies' at UN

Prime Minister reiterates his pledge to refute the 'slander and lies' spread by PA and Iranian leaders at UN plenum.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Abbas: Israel in ‘New War of Genocide’ Against Palestine

Arutz Sheva brings you excerpts from Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the UN General Assembly Friday.

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

Iranian President Rouhani Uses Racist Phrase at UN

Hassan Rouhani saved by quick-thinking translator, after using racist word for black people in General Assembly speech.

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Abbas accuses Israel of 'genocide' at the UN General Assembly - prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington.

Watch: Abbas's Staff Scuffle with UN Security

Security staff protecting PA Chairman scuffle with security guards after prevented from following Abbas into the General Assembly chamber.

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

U.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.

Abbas Will 'Drop a Bomb' on Israel at the UN

Abbas is in New York riling up students against 'drunk' Israel, ahead of UN address to get world behind 'Palestinian strategy.'

UN General Assembly to Discuss Gaza

In an initiative of Arab countries, envoys from all 193 countries of the United Nations will meet and discuss Gaza on Wednesday.

General Assembly Says Crimea Referendum is Invalid

UN General Assembly approves a non-binding resolution calling the Crimean referendum to secede from Ukraine invalid.