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Amb. Danon to UN: Israel's presence in Syria is temporary

IDF will safeguard Israel's security, Israel is not intervening in the Syrian conflict, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon tells UN Security Council Pres. Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Amb. Danon to UN: Israel's presence in Syria is temporary

US Ambassador to the UN:

'We will continue to push for the release of hostages'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield issues statement after announcement that US citizen Omer Neutra was murdered on October 7 and his body is held in Gaza: A few months ago, I had the chance to meet Omer's parents, who made it their life’s mission to share his story and push for his return. May his memory be a blessing.

'We will continue to push for the release of hostages'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'UNRWA needs reforms, but there is no alternative to it'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield acknowledges the need for reforms in UN agency for "Palestinian refugees", but expresses concerns over Israeli legislation banning UNRWA.

'UNRWA needs reforms, but there is no alternative to it'

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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.

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

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.

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

'Israel needs to ensure UN personnel are protected'

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.

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the UN Security Council that the overall US goal in the Middle East is to "turn the temperature down" and that begins with a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

'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.

US blasts UN rapporteur who compared Netanyahu to Hitler

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Israel accepted the deal, we want Hamas to do so as well'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Hamas to accept ceasefire and hostage release deal proposal which was outlined by President Joe Biden.

'Israel accepted the deal, we want Hamas to do so as well'

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

Report:

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

Canadian minister says US Ambassador to the UN pressed the Canadian government to resume funding to UNRWA even as the US had cut funding over organization's ties to Hamas, employees participation in October 7.

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

US Ambassador to the UN says resolution calling for immediate ceasefire without condemning Hamas would be counterproductive.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

US officials:

'UNRWA needs to make fundamental changes'

US Ambassador to the UN says US is seeking more detail from Israel about the allegations against UNRWA. State Department spokesperson: US needs to see accountability from UNRWA.

'UNRWA needs to make fundamental changes'

Ambassador Erdan:

'Security Council has not yet condemned the October 7 massacre'

Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council after vote on Gaza resolution.

'Security Council has not yet condemned the October 7 massacre'

Gallant to top US officials:

'Iran undermines stability in the Middle East'

During the meetings the minister discussed the Abraham Accords, Iran, IDF counterterrorism efforts in Judea and Samaria, among other things.

'Iran undermines stability in the Middle East'

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US equates Burqa incident to Palestinian Arab terrorism

US Ambassador to the UN expresses concern over terrorist attacks against Israelis but also condemns "terror attack by settlers in Burqa".

US equates Burqa incident to Palestinian Arab terrorism

US Amb: 2023 on track to be deadliest year since 2nd Intifada

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield addresses Security Council meeting on Middle East, does not mention Smotrich speech.

US Amb: 2023 on track to be deadliest year since 2nd Intifada

US to UN Security Council:

'Condemn North Korea's missile launches'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.

'Condemn North Korea's missile launches'

US backs UN Security Council condemnation of settlements

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns both murder of Israelis, Jewish settlement activity at Security Council.

US backs UN Security Council condemnation of settlements

Hungary slams US for false Holocaust memorial vandalism claim

Hungarian government demands apology after Biden's UN ambassador lists vandalized Swedish Raoul Wallenberg memorial as located in Hungary.

Hungary slams US for false Holocaust memorial vandalism claim

US Ambassador to UN condemns 'unilateral acts' in Middle East

Amb. Thomas-Greenfield mentions Israelis being held by Hamas during address to Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East

US Ambassador to UN condemns 'unilateral acts' in Middle East

US Ambassador to the UN:

'We must call out the horrifying spike in antisemitism'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield denounces recent surge in antisemitism in the United States: We must stand with the Jewish community.

'We must call out the horrifying spike in antisemitism'

US Ambassador:

'UN's lopsided focus on Israel brings sides no closer to peace'

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns deadly Jerusalem bombing at UN Security Council

'UN's lopsided focus on Israel brings sides no closer to peace'

US Amb: No shortcuts to Palestinian statehood

US Ambassador to the UN reiterates Biden Admin's support for Two-State Solution during Security Council briefing on Middle East conflict.

US Amb: No shortcuts to Palestinian statehood

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization, we support Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns Islamic Jihad: We fully support Israel’s right to defend its people against terrorist threats.

'Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization, we support Israel'

US Ambassador to the UN tests positive for COVID-19

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is experiencing mild symptoms and will isolate at home.

US Ambassador to the UN tests positive for COVID-19

'Deeply disturbing'

Israel criticized following clashes at journalist's funeral

White House Press Secretary: Images from funeral of Al Jazeera reporter "deeply disturbing". Rep. Tlaib: Violent racism.

Israel criticized following clashes at journalist's funeral

New UN rule would change veto procedures

Under proposed resolution backed by the US in response to repeated Russian vetoes, General Assembly would convene after a veto is used.

New UN rule would change veto procedures

US to seek suspension of Russia from UNHRC

US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US will ask General Assembly to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council.

US to seek suspension of Russia from UNHRC

US Ambassador to UN:

'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns shooting attack in Hadera in which two Border Police officers were murdered.

'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Russia's attack on power plant reckless and dangerous'

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield condemns Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia plant. Russian Ambassador: This is artificial hysteria.

'Russia's attack on power plant reckless and dangerous'

US protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution on Russia

US protests to Israel over refusal to join 87 countries in backing resolution condemning Russia at Security Council.

US protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution on Russia

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise and we must act to root it out'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: We have more work to do.

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise and we must act to root it out'

US envoy: 'Settlement' expansion has reached a critical juncture

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticizes Israel’s construction of homes in Judea and Samaria.

US envoy: 'Settlement' expansion has reached a critical juncture

Thomas-Greenfield speaks with King Abdullah

US Ambassador to the UN reiterated the U.S. government’s commitment to the U.S.-Jordanian strategic partnership.

Thomas-Greenfield speaks with King Abdullah

US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to Israeli TV: We have made clear that we will not allow the Iranians to gain access to a nuclear weapon.

US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA chairman meets US ambassador to the UN, urges Washington to recognize a Palestinian state.

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

US ambassador and Gantz discuss regional threats caused by Iran

U.S. Ambassador met Defense Minister Benny Gantz today and discussed the regional instability orchestrated by Iran.

US ambassador and Gantz discuss regional threats caused by Iran

US Ambassador to the UN visits IDF to discuss security threats

U.S. Ambassador to the UN visited the IDF to Discuss Overcoming Regional Threats Together.

US Ambassador to the UN visits IDF to discuss security threats

US Ambassador reiterated support for Palestinian state

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, completed visit in Israel.

US Ambassador reiterated support for Palestinian state

PM Bennett, US Amb. reiterate strong US-Israel relationship

Prime Minister meets US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, hail shared values between the two nations.

PM Bennett, US Amb. reiterate strong US-Israel relationship

Herzog to US amb: Israel committed to fighting climate change

President Isaac Herzog hosts US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the President's Residence.

Herzog to US amb: Israel committed to fighting climate change

Watch: US Ambassador to the UN arrives at Israel

Ambassador set to visit Jerusalem and Ramallah before heading to Jordan, in first cabinet-level visit to Israel since new government formed.

Watch: US Ambassador to the UN arrives at Israel

Ambassador Erdan to accompany US Ambassador in Israel

US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, will visit Yad Vashem and meet Israel’s President and Prime Minister.

Ambassador Erdan to accompany US Ambassador in Israel

US Amb: Committed to defending Israel from biased UN resolutions

US Amb. to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, prior to visit in Israel: We are committed to ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

US Amb: Committed to defending Israel from biased UN resolutions

US Amb. to the UN to visit Jerusalem, Ramallah, Amman

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to meet Israeli officials to reiterate America's 'unwavering commitment to Israel's security.'

US Amb. to the UN to visit Jerusalem, Ramallah, Amman

'Antisemitism must not be tolerated'

US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, comments on anniversary of Tree of Life shooting: I stand with the Jewish community.

'Antisemitism must not be tolerated'

US Amb. calls out Security Council focus on Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls for more 'balanced' approach to Middle East at the UN.

US Amb. calls out Security Council focus on Israel

US re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council

Former US President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018, citing its longstanding anti-Israel bias.

US re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council

Bennett to US Ambassador to the UN: I value your friendship

Bennett meets US Ambassador to the UN: I think the new spirit between America and Israel can bear fruit and do good things together.

Bennett to US Ambassador to the UN: I value your friendship

'US to be generous in resettling Afghans in our country'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls for doors to be open for Afghanis fleeing the Taliban to seek refuge.

'US to be generous in resettling Afghans in our country'

US UN Ambassador: Relationship with Israel to continue as before

US UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield gives best wishes to President Rivlin on his farewell

US UN Ambassador: Relationship with Israel to continue as before

US Amb. to the UN: Never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons

Thomas-Greenfield spoke at the J Street National Conference and expressed support in "the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people"

US Amb. to the UN: Never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons

'Horrific banned weapons used against innocent people'

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Horrific banned weapons are being used against innocent people.

'Horrific banned weapons used against innocent people'

Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violence

Israeli Ambassador Erdan and US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urge world to adopt new technologies, ramp up fight against domestic violence.

Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violence

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Israel’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak.

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence