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UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

UN Watch urged Antonio Guterres to waive Philippe Lazzarini's immunity so national authorities can investigate allegations of complicity in terrorism.

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

'Mourning a dictator?'

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for expressing condolences over the death of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

1,000 days since Oct. 7 massacre:

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon urges international community to take a firm stand against terrorism, accuses UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas.

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Demands nation cut ties

US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas'

At a UN pledging conference, US envoy Jeff Bartos demands nations stop funding UNRWA over Hamas ties.

US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas'

UN chief pleads for aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges member states to fill a $100 million budget hole for UNRWA, claims the agency is on the verge of a total shutdown.

UN chief pleads for aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN Watch Chief:

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Hillel Neuer says the UN's hostility toward Israel has deepened since October 7 but insists the diplomatic battle can be won.

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Prof. Bayefsky blasts UN report

'This is a modern blood libel that endangers Jews worldwide'

Human rights expert Professor Anne Bayefsky condemns UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of targeting Gazan children without evidence.

'This is a modern blood libel that endangers Jews worldwide'

The UN's latest blood libel against Israel

A UN commission of inquiry claims without evidence in a new report that Israel is committing genocide.

The UN's latest blood libel against Israel

"Why were you silent?"

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky addressed UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, accusing UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem of ignoring the suffering of Israeli women who were abused and abducted during the October 7 massacre and Hamas captivity.

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN

'The stain is on you'

Danon clashes with UN officials

Israeli Ambassador to the UN engages in a heated shouting match with UN officials, demanding resignations over Israel's inclusion on a sexual violence blacklist.

Danon clashes with UN officials

US appeals court reinstates sanctions on UN envoy Albanese

US appeals court allows the Trump administration to reinstate sanctions against controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese while her family’s lawsuit proceeds.

US appeals court reinstates sanctions on UN envoy Albanese

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The speech defending Israeli civilians the UN had 'no time' for

The UNHRC held a discussion in which "settlers" were referred to as Nazis, but could not find 90 seconds for IDF Lt.-Col (res.) Maurice Hirsch to rebut the demonization of 750,000 people.

The speech defending Israeli civilians the UN had 'no time' for

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

'Change medication'

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

Security Council fails to condemn Hezbollah for UNIFIL death

Amb. Danon calls out UN for not mentioning Hezbollah in statement about a Serbian UN peacekeeper who was murdered by the terrorist organization.

Security Council fails to condemn Hezbollah for UNIFIL death

Colombia Pres compares Israel to Nazis after saying Heil 'Hitler'

Amb. Danon condemns UN Security Council for allowing Gustavo Petro to engage in Holocaust inversion after he tweeted 'Heil Hitler.'

Colombia Pres compares Israel to Nazis after saying Heil 'Hitler'

UN report:

Hamas committed war crimes with executions and torture in Gaza

A UN report states Hamas committed war crimes by torturing and publicly executing Gaza civilians.

Hamas committed war crimes with executions and torture in Gaza

From Watchdogs to Ideologues:

How politicized UN rapporteurs are subverting Human Rights

An important review of U.N. Watch’s new report on an issue that is an absolute scandal - like so much else at the corrupt and irrelevant organization that was meant to serve as a beacon of hope.

How politicized UN rapporteurs are subverting Human Rights

Diaspora Ministry exposes

How the UN turned Hamas propaganda into 'facts'

New website launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs unveils a special report detailing how the UN transformed Hamas propaganda into "established facts."

How the UN turned Hamas propaganda into 'facts'

WJC Israel Pres

'Under Guterres, UN has traded its soul for Qatari money'

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams slams UN as a 'subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood' after Israeli entities were added to a UN blacklist.

'Under Guterres, UN has traded its soul for Qatari money'

'Done with him'

Israel cuts off relations with UN Secretary General

Ambassador Danon announces the freezing of all cooperation with Antonio Guterres and his office after Guterres decided to include Israelis on blacklist along with Hamas and ISIS.

Israel cuts off relations with UN Secretary General

US reimposes sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

The US reimposes global financial sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for her anti-Israel bias.

US reimposes sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

State Dept:

Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary

US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.

Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary

US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese

The US Treasury removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list. No reason provided for the removal.

US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese

Danon

'Iran needs reality check, Trump knows something must be done'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva the New York Times should apologize for its "outrageous" claims against Israel, stresses importance of Israel Day Parade while Mamdani is mayor.

'Iran needs reality check, Trump knows something must be done'

Federal court rules antisemitic UN envoy Albanese can be served

A US court rules that UN official Francesca Albanese can be served by email in a Christian charity lawsuit.

Federal court rules antisemitic UN envoy Albanese can be served

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges Israel to scrap law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists. Foreign Ministry: “The UN should cease blaming Israel for seeking justice for victims."

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Accountability needed for those who deny, invert Hamas rapes'

Human rights expert tells Arutz Sheva there must be accountability for the UN officials who attempted to deny or downplay Hamas's atrocities following the publication of a 300-page report on those atrocities.

'Accountability needed for those who deny, invert Hamas rapes'

Danon at Security Council

'Lebanon can't talk sovereignty while Hezbollah is in control'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'

'Lebanon can't talk sovereignty while Hezbollah is in control'

JPPI:

Disproportionate UN focus and criticism toward Israel

A JPPI analysis of over 1,100 statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres finds Israel is mentioned far more than other nations and in a significantly more negative tone, raising concerns over consistency and neutrality.

Disproportionate UN focus and criticism toward Israel

Katz to UN envoy

'Naim Qassem plays with fire, Aoun gambles with Lebanon’s future'

Defense Minister to the UN envoy to Lebanon: 'There will be no ceasefire reality in Lebanon alongside attacks on our forces and the Galilee communities.'

'Naim Qassem plays with fire, Aoun gambles with Lebanon’s future'

Sa'ar

Hezbollah launched 10,000 attacks right under UNIFIL's nose

The Foreign Minister revealed to the UN mission to Lebanon that Hezbollah terrorists are moving around in vehicles that look exactly like the organization's vehicles and are hiding behind UNIFIL.

Hezbollah launched 10,000 attacks right under UNIFIL's nose

UN weighs future Lebanon presence as UNIFIL mandate nears end

UN says it is considering options for a continued presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL expires, likely with a smaller mission.

UN weighs future Lebanon presence as UNIFIL mandate nears end

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

For threatening US companies

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese

Danon shows Security Council

'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

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Anne Bayefsky vs Francesca Albanese at the UN

UNHCR VP cuts off human rights expert for calling out the antisemitism of a UN Special Rapporteur.

Anne Bayefsky vs Francesca Albanese at the UN

Sa'ar reveals:

Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Albanese at it again:

'World gave Israel license to torture Palestinians'

Controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese again criticizes Israel, claiming torture against Palestinian Arabs has become state policy. Israel: Albanese is an "agent of chaos" who promotes extremist narratives.

'World gave Israel license to torture Palestinians'

'Unacceptable interference'

Serbia slams UN's Albanese over latest Israel criticism

Serbia condemns UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese after she criticized the country’s military cooperation with Israel.

Serbia slams UN's Albanese over latest Israel criticism

Danon

'When Hezbollah attacks, Israel can't pretend diplomacy works'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says the failure of diplomacy to disarm Hezbollah necessitated the current military actions in Lebanon. 'Israel did not choose this situation. Hezbollah did.'

'When Hezbollah attacks, Israel can't pretend diplomacy works'

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Speaking at the UN on International Women’s Day, Israel's May Golan delivers a powerful speech honoring the strength of Israeli women in the ongoing fight for freedom and calling for global solidarity with the brave women of Iran.

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN, including a young Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by Iranian regime forces.

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

'You are irrelevant'

Gilad Erdan blasts UN chief after remarks on Iran strikes

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of escalation after strikes on Iran, prompting former Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan to accuse him of irrelevance: The UN has become a collaborator of dictators.

Gilad Erdan blasts UN chief after remarks on Iran strikes

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Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon today presented outside the Security Council chamber parts of an Iranian Shahed-136 attack drone.

Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN

UNHRC censors human rights expert who didn't toe anti-Israel line

UN Human Rights Council Pres. cuts off remarks by Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director Prof. Anne Bayefsky after she criticized UN officials for denying Hamas rapes.

UNHRC censors human rights expert who didn't toe anti-Israel line

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

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.

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

Estonia raises concerns over UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Estonia backs UN human rights system but warns Francesca Albanese’s rhetoric undermines credibility as France, Germany and Austria call for her resignation.

Estonia raises concerns over UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Netanyahu to UN reps

'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

PM Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors, together with Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Danon. 'The one thing that has changed is that when they come to slaughter us, we have the capacity to defend ourselves.'

'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

Maine university cancels conference featuring UN's Albanese

The University of Southern Maine cancels a "Consequence of Palestine" conference due to Francesca Albanese's inclusion as a speaker, after learning she is sanctioned by the US government for anti-Israel remarks.

Maine university cancels conference featuring UN's Albanese

Iran tells UN:

'We will respond decisively to any US aggression'

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani sends a letter to the Security Council condemning President Trump’s recent military threats and warning of a decisive response to any US aggression.

'We will respond decisively to any US aggression'