Riyad Mansour

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!'

Despite US opposition

PA insists on Security Council vote on statehood

PA’s UN envoy says "we believe it is high time now for our state to become a full member at the United Nations" despite US indications it will veto the motion.

PA seeking UN vote on full membership

Palestinian Authority envoy says he is seeking a Security Council vote on April 18 to make PA a full member of the world body.

'Why did they abduct my brothers?'

Relative of hostages confronts PA ambassador at UN

Ali a-Ziyadna berated Palestinian Authority Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour following a Security Council meeting that discussed Hamas's sexual violence.

PA envoy:

'We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution'

PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".

PA envoy to UN:

'We are negotiating with UNSC members on full membership'

PA officially renews push for full membership in the United Nations, its envoy confirms.

New diplomatic threat:

PA to seek full membership in the United Nations

PA appeals to Security Council members, asks to promote move in which "Palestine" will receive recognition as full member of the UN.

PA: Israeli construction could lead to 'apartheid'

PA envoy to the UN condemns approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria, says it "erodes" peace efforts.

PA starts steps towards international peace conference

PA envoy to the UN says PA holding consultations with UN chief and some countries to prepare for international conference.

PA to UN: Israel is hurting our efforts to fight coronavirus

Ambassador Danon: With one hand the Palestinians receive aid from Israel, and with the other they act against Israel in the UN.

PA dropping bid to become full UN member

PA's UN envoy says he's dropping bid to become full member state due to "obstacles".

Danon fires back after PA envoy condemns Israel

PA representative at the UN says Israeli response to Hamas attacks was "morally depraved". Danon: Blame Hamas.

PA officials denied visas for UN meeting in New York

PA representative to UN says six PA officials were denied visas by U.S. to attend high-level meeting at UN in New York.

PA envoy blames Israel for Gaza rocket attacks

PA observer at the UN, Riyad Mansour, says Gaza escalation followed an "Israeli provocation".

PA pushes for UN Security Council to broker peace talks

After denouncing US as broker for talks with Israel, PA suggests UN Security Council as replacement. 'US-led peace talks have failed.'

PA: We'll demand equal rights throughout 'Palestine'

PA's UN envoy speaks in Abbas's name, demands equal rights if Israel does not end the "occupation".

PA urges Red Cross to intervene in terrorist hunger strike

PA envoy to the UN calls on Red Cross to help end hunger strike by terrorist prisoners in Israeli jails.

'Your hero is a terrorist and a murderer'

Confrontation in UN Security Council over terrorist hunger strike as Ambassador Danon slams Arab support for arch terrorist.

Ambassador Haley makes bid to renew peace talks

U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley discusses reviving Israel-PA talks with PA envoy to the United Nations.

PA official: Resolution 2334 was 'pro-peace'

PA envoy to the UN insists the resolution passed last month by the UN Security Council is both “pro-Palestinian” and “pro-Israel”.

PA: We'll 'make life miserable' for Trump if he moves embassy

PA's UN envoy says the PA will act at the UN if President-elect follows through on his promise to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem.

PA envoy: Israel must face consequences for 'settlements'

PA envoy to the UN calls for Israel to face “consequences” for its construction of “Jewish settlements”.

Arab nations: Quartet report biased in favor of Israel

Arab nations call on Security Council not to endorse Quartet report because the Palestinians view it as biased in favor of Israel.

PA discusses maritime borders for future state with Egypt

In another unilateral move, PA UN envoy says talks have begun with Egypt on setting out the maritime borders of a future state.

PA envoy to UN compares Israel to Nazi Germany

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says comparison is 'despicable.'

Watch: Dramatic clash at the UN Security Council

Danon brings family of terror victim to UN, tells Palestinian representative 'shame on you' for refusing to condemn terror.

PA confirms it is pursuing resolution against 'settlements'

PA Ambassador to the UN confirms Palestinians are discussing UN resolution to confront Israel over its construction in Judea and Samaria.

PA announces new UN campaign to renew peace talks

PA’s UN envoy says PA may try to pass resolution condemning "settlements" as part of a campaign to force peace talks on Israel.

Danon: PA 'organ harvesting' UN blood libel must be denounced

Israeli envoy demands UN condemn PA envoy who accused Israel of "harvesting organs" of terrorists.

Palestinian Authority Wants UN 'Protection Force' in Jerusalem

In latest diplomatic move against Israel, and as Arab terror attacks continue to target Jews, PA to ask UN to deploy troops in Jerusalem.

UN Poised to Approve Raising Palestinian Flag

Resolution to hoist PA flag at UN will likely be approved on Thursday, despite strong opposition from US and Israel.

PA Rallying for 'As Many Votes as Possible' to Raise Flag at UN

PA envoy to UN claims that the international body will likely back the move to raise its flag, despite being a non-member state.

PA Envoy: ICC Can Start Investigating Israel's 'War Crimes'

The PA's representative at the UN says the ICC can begin examining Israeli "war crimes" without waiting until the PA becomes a member.

PA Presents ICC Membership Request to UN

PA envoy to the United Nations says PA seeks justice "for all the victims that have been killed by Israel".

PA Submits UN Resolution to Force Israeli Withdrawal

PA submits draft resolution to force an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, but says there could still be negotiations on the text.

PA Envoy: We Want to Join ICC and Prosecute Israel

The Palestinian Authority’s UN envoy declares that the PA plans to join the ICC "at an appropriate time."

PA Becomes 'Observer' at International Criminal Court

PA named an observer at the summit meeting of the countries that are members of the International Criminal Court.

France Working on Alternate Resolution on Israel-PA Talks

PA's UN envoy says a draft resolution to revive peace talks will be presented to the UN Security Council by the middle of the month.

PA Threatens to Sue Individual Israelis at Int'l Court

PA official threatens to sue Israelis who "committed crimes against Palestinians" if resolution to "end the occupation" fails to pass.

PA Asks UN to Condemn Israel's 'Provocation'

The Palestinian Authority blames Israel for unrest in Jerusalem, accuses it of "provocation and incitement".

PA Ambassador: If Our UN Bid is Rejected, We'll Go to ICC

PA's UN ambassador: We will join the ICC if the Security Council refuses to set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

PA's UN Envoy Pleads for Action Against Israel

PA envoy Riyad Mansour asks the Security Council to take action against "Israel's atrocities".

PA Threatens to Join More International Organizations

PA envoy to the United Nations threatens more unilateral moves, "depending on Israel’s actions."

PA Complains to UN Over Temple Mount

PA’s observer in the UN calls on the UN Security Council to prevent Israel’s “illegal activities” at the Temple Mount.

PA's UN Envoy Blames Israel for Lack of Progress in Peace Talks

“Tangible progress remains elusive” because of Israel, says the Palestinian Authority’s envoy to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour.

PA Envoy: Most Security Council Members will Condemn Israel

PA's UN observer predicts that all members of the Security Council except the U.S. will condemn new Israeli construction.

PA's UN Envoy Confident Statehood Bid will Pass

PA envoy to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, calls world powers to follow France and support the entity’s unilateral statehood bid.

UN Security Council to Meet About Gaza

The UN Security Council will meet in emergency session to discuss escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza.

PA Statehood Bid Submitted to UN Sub-committee

The PA's unilateral statehood bid has been submitted to a 15-member Security Council sub-committee for further debate.

No Final Decision on UN Route, Says PA's Observer

PA's permanent observer to the United Nations says that no final decision has been made on the unilateral statehood bid.

Mansour: PA 'Ready For Statehood'

PA envoy to the UN tells Security Council the PA is 'ready for statehood' during a dry run for September; Israel rejects move.

PA Pursuing Statehood Bid No Matter What

Palestinian Authority envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour says the PA's unilateral statehood bid in September will proceed no matter what