UN General Assembly

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

General Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.

JFNA Discusses Future of Diaspora Jews, Israel

Jewish Federations of North America holds conference in Jerusalem, not in US; interview with CEO Jerry Silverman on Arutz 7 TV.

New York Times: Netanyahu on 'Messianic Crusade'

Ten days after attacking Netanyahu in front page op-ed, Times calls him 'shrill', 'frozen in the past.'

Netanyahu Speech Too 'Combative' for NYT

Influential newspaper warns it could be "disastrous" to exaggerate the Iranian threat.

Watch Live: PM Netanyahu at the UN Assembly

Tune in for the Israeli Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Netanyahu Convoy Leaves to Meet Obama

The Prime Minister is expected to speak with U.S. President about a resolve to stop Iran from arming themselves with nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu's UN Speech 'Depends on Obama'

Prime Minister wants to hear what Obama has to say before deciding what to say to the world.

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Iran Has Enough Uranium for Nukes

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to tell the UN that Iran has enough uranium to produce nuclear weapons, reports the Sunday Times.

Netanyahu to 'Tell the Truth' at the UN

"I intend to tell the truth in the face of the sweet talk and charm offensive of Iran," says PM as he leaves for New York.

UN Hails Iran For Shift in Attitude on Nuclear Program

Western diplomats welcome "significant shift" in Iran's attitude following high-level UN talks, but skepticism remains.

Lapid: 'Boycotting Rouhani Speech A Mistake'

Criticizing protocol set by the Prime Minister, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says Israel should not appear to be "a serial objector."

Analysis: Obama's Learning Curve Meets Bibi's Red Line

During last year's UNGA meeting, Obama had time for an appearance on "The View," but not to meet Netanyahu. Has something changed?

Netanyahu Postpones UN Speech to Meet Obama

Last year, Obama preferred “The View” to a meeting with the PM. This year, the meeting will take place.

Abbas Planning Another UN Move, Says Israeli Official

Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.

Arabs, Leftists Harass Shimon Hatzaddik Jews With Signs

Arab and leftist anarchists posted signs in Jerusalem's Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood calling for Jews to be expelled from their homes

UN Tweets One-State 'Typo of Epic Proportions'

Hours before UN voted for upgraded PA status, its official Twitter account made egregious typo, tweeting in favor of one-state solution.

ICC Examining 'Legal Implications' of PA Statehood Bid

The International Criminal Court says it is considering the legal implications of the UN vote to recognize the PA as a non-member state.

European Nations 'Capitulated' in Approving PA Bid at UN

ADL: European nations acted “without courage" and "capitulat[ed] to Arab intimidation" during PA's bid for upgraded UN status.

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

Abbas Confirms UN Bid for November 29

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announces that the PA will present its bid for non-state UN membership on November 29.

PA Unveils UN Membership Resolution

PA envoys unveil the resolution they hope will give them observer membership at the United Nations.

Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel

ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.

Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel

A terrorism scare overtook JFK Airport Saturday night, when PM Netanyahu arrived for his flight back to Israel, after addressing the U.N.

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

PA to Submit UN Statehood Bid After U.S. Elections

PLO's Hanan Ashrawi says the PA will submit a resolution seeking enhanced UN observer status after the U.S. presidential election.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

Netanyahu Lands in NYC, Heading to UN

Prime Minister expected to be explicit about the red line that will trigger attack on Iran.

Video: Prime Minister Addresses U.N.

Netanyahu wants the international community to spell out "red lines" in Iran's nuclear weapons program that will trigger a military strike.

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

A new report says Iran is being hard hit by international sanctions, but evidence shows its nuclear development program is galloping ahead.

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

In a UN speech, Egypt's new president hits out at Israel over its veiled threats to attack Iran and the deadlock in the peace process.

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

"The executioner and criminal Ahmadinejad doesn't represent the Iranian people," said opposition supporters

Netanyahu on UN: 'Black Day' for those Who Didn't Walk Out

Before boarding flight to New York, Prime Minister pens message: Jewish people surmounts all obstacles.

Ahmadinejad in UN: "Uncivilized Zionists" are Threatening Us

U.S. spokeswoman: Ahmadinejad "spouting paranoid theories and repulsive slurs against Israel."

Obama to Talk About Iran, Muslim Unrest in UN Speech

President Barack Obama will tell world leaders the United States "will never retreat from the world" at the UN General Assembly.

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

In ‘honor’ of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s arrival in NY, The New York Post decided to deliver a gift basket to his luxury suite.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

UN Chief Wags Finger at Ahmadinejad on ‘Inflammatory Rhetoric’

Ban Ki-moon warned Ahmadinejad of the”potentially harmful consequences of inflammatory rhetoric” three days before he speaks to the UN.

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his trip to the U.S. where he was due to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting.

U.S. Denies Visas to Iranians Coming to UN General Assembly

The U.S. has denied entry visas to 20 Iranian officials accompanying Ahmadinejad to attend the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

PA: Going to UN Is Part of ‘Peace Process’

The PA has decided, in effect, that going to the UN to meet its demands is part of the “peace process” that required direct talks.

Prosor Criticizes UN Over 'Unilateral' Decisions on PA

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, criticizes the UN over its unilateral decisions regarding the Palestinian Authority.

Israeli Law Center Sues Ahmadinejad's NYC Hotel

An Israeli law center is suing a NYC hotel that agreed to host the Iranian President during his visit next week, when he will address UN.

US to Oppose Abbas’ Bid for Statehood

The Obama administration says it will “make the case” at the UN for Israeli-PA talks when Abbas bids for recognition of the PA.

Ahmadinejad to Address U.N. General Assembly on Yom Kippur

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Yom Kippur.

Abbas Names Date for UN Statehood

PA Chairman Abbas says he will ask the UN member states to declare a ‘state of Palestine’ on September 27.

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations accuses Iran of actively assisting Assad in murdering his own people.

Groups Blast NY Hotel for Agreeing to Host Ahmadinejad

Activist groups are slamming the Warwick hotel in NY for reportedly agreeing to host Ahmadinejad during next month's UN General Assembly.

PLO Determined to Ask UN General Assembly for Recognition

PLO reiterates its determination to approach the United Nations and ask for recognition of ‘Palestine’ as a non-member state.

Prosor: PA Gets Attention but not a Country

Abbas will probably succeed in gaining UN status as a non-member observer, but the PA will be no closer to statehood, says Ron Prosor.

Prosor Attacks Syria in Fiery UN Speech

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, fiercely attacks Syria and its ambassador during a speech to the General Assembly.

UN Condemns Syrian Government, Demands Political Transition

UN General Assembly votes 133-12 to condemn the Syrian government, demands a political transition in Syria.