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New Zealand and Cyprus join boycott of Durban IV

16 countries are now boycotting the 20th anniversary commemoration of the widely condemned 2001 Durban conference.

Croatia joins growing list of nations boycotting Durban IV event

Croatia becomes the latest country to boycott Durban IV over concerns about anti-Semitism.

Family of Abbas opponent seeks int'l justice for his death

Family of Palestinian Arab activist who died in custody in June turns to British police and the UN in its request for justice.

Bulgaria latest country to boycott upcoming Durban IV conference

Bulgarian Foreign Minister states intention not to participate in Durban IV out of concern that it will be used for anti-Semitic propaganda.

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syrian Foreign Ministry appeals to UN to prevent further attacks by Israel on its territory following Thursday night's air strike.

UN calls for end to violence in Afghanistan

Security Council releases statement calling on all sides to respect human rights and negotiate after Taliban seizes control of country.

'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.

UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General urges Taliban and all other parties to exercise the “utmost restraint” in order to protect lives in Afghanistan.

Amb. Erdan: Outrageous Lebanon released Hezbollah terrorists

Israeli Ambassador to the UN writes to Secretary General calling on UN to condemn release of 4 terrorists who fired rockets at Israel.

'The world cannot ignore Hamas's human rights violations'

Israeli Ambassador demands probe of incident in which Hamas terrorists prevented UN experts from operating in UNRWA school.

Israel lays out plans against climate change

In response to the grim UN report on intensifying climate change, Israel has laid out plans to protect the planet.

Climate crisis: 'Human influence is to blame'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield responded to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report

'UN willfully turns a blind eye to Hezbollah's war crimes'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan fires back after UN chief calls on all parties to exercise restraint following rocket fire from Lebanon to Israel.

Abbas to demand international protection at the UN

PA chairman intends to demand international protection for the "Palestinian people" in upcoming speech at UN General Assembly.

Israeli Ambassador demands UN action against Iran

Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to Security Council, demands action following string of attacks carried out by Iran.

'UNRWA is a dangerous body that has no right to exist'

Israeli Ambassador demands immediate dismissal of UNRWA employees mentioned in damning report.

Report: UN teachers celebrate deaths of Israelis

According to a new report by UN Watch, over 100 UNRWA educators and staff have publicly promoted hate content, making the agency complicit

UNHRC to probe 'abuses' during Israel-Gaza fighting

Former UN high commissioner for human rights to chair commission investigating alleged abuses during recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

Israel to confront UN chief over funding of terror-linked groups

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations vows to bring report on UN funding of groups linked to terrorism to UN Secretary-General.

Report: UN funds BDS organizations

Im Tirtzu report finds UN is funding 19 organizations which support BDS including 2 which are branches of PFLP terrorist organization.

PM Bennett speaks with President of Brazil

The two leaders invited each other to visit one another's countries and agreed to the continued development of their countries' friendship.

New report: UN funneling millions to terror-linked NGOs

Zionist watchdog calls for US to enact law banning funding to United Nations until it ends funding to pro-terror NGOs.

UN investigator: Israeli 'settlements' amount to a war crime

Michael Lynk, UN’s human rights investigator, calls on countries to inflict a cost on Israel for its "illegal occupation".

For first time, UN condemns anti-Semitic terrorism

UN's biennial Global Counterterrorism Strategy includes first-ever recognition of anti-Semitic terrorism.

Report: UN agrees to distribute Qatari money to Gaza

PA sources confirmed say the UN has agreed to take on the responsibility of distributing Qatari monetary aid to Gaza families.

UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters

UN human rights chief's call comes after security forces and supporters of chairman Mahmoud Abbas attacked demonstrators over the weekend.

Gap between rich and poor countries widened during pandemic

Rich countries spent up to 212 times per capita more than poor nations on social assistance to cushion unprecedented economic shock.

Mother of slain captive soldier asks foreign powers for help

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin: Our boys need to be brought back as a confidence building measure in any agreement.

UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect

UN investigator on human rights in Iran calls for independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions by Ebrahim Raisi.

President Rivlin's farewell visit to the US

Outgoing President Rivlin holds final diplomatic visit abroad in Washington, meets dozens of UN ambassadors.

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President Rivlin

Ambassador Erdan holds farewell event with ambassadors from dozens of countries for outgoing President Reuven Rivlin.

Guterres elected to second term as UN Secretary-General

Ambassador Erdan congratulates Antonio Guterres: I hope you will work to stamp out bias in the halls of the UN.

UN Security Council backs Guterres for second term

UN Security Council gives its unanimous backing to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a second term.

Israel elected for first time to UN Economic and Social Council

Amb. Erdan: This is an incredible achievement for Israel and comes despite the efforts of Palestinians and their supporters against us.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.

Israel blasts 'anti-Semitic' UN Human Rights Council

Israeli ambassador to the UN excoriates UN Human Rights Council for call to probe Israel after latest conflict with Hamas.

Israeli Ambassador storms out of UN GA debate

Ambassador Gilad Erdan leaves General Assembly after PA foreign minister accuses Israel of 'massacring of children in their sleep,'

UN chief 'dismayed' by Israeli air strikes in Gaza

UN chief criticizes Israeli strikes in Gaza that caused civilian casualties and demolished building with international media outlets.

Israel presses UN Security Council to condemn Hamas attacks

Israel calls on United Nations Security Council to back Jewish state's right to self-defense, condemn terrorist attacks.

UN envoy: Stop the fire immediately

Tor Wennesland, UN envoy to Middle East, warns of a “full-scale war” amid Gaza rocket attacks.

UN demands Israel permit PA election to take place in Jerusalem

UN calls on Israel to permit all eligible Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote in next month's elections.

'Israel made very bad gamble by attacking Natanz nuke facility'

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif calls sabotage of Natanz nuclear site a 'very bad gamble by Israel', says attack will strengthen Iran.

US restoring assistance programs for the Palestinian Authority

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US resuming $15 million in aid to PA, says much criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic.

Experts: Iran must release academic convicted of espionage

UN rights experts say Tehran must immediately release Ahmadreza Djalali, who is reportedly in critical condition while awaiting execution.

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.

UN hosts virtual conference on combating anti-Semitism

On Monday, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) hosted a virtual conference on combating anti-Semitism.

The USSR and the Old Middle East

Iran denies attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship near Gulf of Oman

Iran’s UN ambassador says Israel's allegations are "unfounded", claims it is "playing the victim".

Nikki Haley lambasts Biden for rejoining UNHRC

Former US Ambassador to the UN says Biden's reversal of Trump Administration's moves is "bad and dangerous".

Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpart

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and the US speaks to US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The first of many no doubt.

Israel demands UN condemn Iranian attack on civilian ship

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan writes Security Council President demanding UN take action after bombing of Israeli vessel.

Erdan welcomes new US Ambassador to the UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan welcomes Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the UN: I’m looking forward to working closely with you.

US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran

US tells Security Council it is rescinding Trump administration move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions.

Biden's UN envoy pledges to stand by Israel

Linda Thomas-Greenfield at confirmation hearing: I look forward to standing with Israel.

Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVID

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ambassador Erdan calls on UN to address the threat from Iran and resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Biden Admin. pledges to restore aid to PA

Acting US Ambassador to the UN Richard Mills tells Security Council Biden Administration seeks 2-state solution.

'Holocaust denial has become a potent form of anti-Semitism'

Watch: Park East Synagogue and the UN host International Holocaust Remembrance virtual service.

PA complains to UN over UAE-Samaria deals

Palestinian Authority demands the UN punish the UAE for the trade deals which were signed between Samaria and UAE bussinesses.

Israel increases efforts to expose Iranian threat

Ambassador Erdan demands the Security Council act against Iran: Israel will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.