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Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on members to unite in the global fight against all acts of terrorism.

Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

US, Israel vote against UN 2021 budget

In rare move, both Israel and US vote against passage of UN budget in protest against continued anti-Israel bias at the UN.

US, Israel vote against UN 2021 budget

Minister: What is UN's anti-Israel bias if not anti-Semitism?

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich responds to UN General Assembly condemning Israel 3 times as often as the rest of the world.

Minister: What is UN's anti-Israel bias if not anti-Semitism?

Ambassador Kelly Craft visits Western Wall & City of David

Craft meets with Israeli officials and declares: 'US is committed to a peaceful, secure Israel and sees Iran as the greatest threat to that'

Ambassador Kelly Craft visits Western Wall & City of David

'As we speak, UN Gen. Assembly targets Israel in 17 resolutions'

UN Watch rep Hillel Neuer visits Knesset to discuss the "UN assault on Israel" and "how we're fighting back."

'As we speak, UN Gen. Assembly targets Israel in 17 resolutions'

Drop in support for anti-Israel resolutions at UN

Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and Switzerland among countries which moved from abstaining to opposing annual anti-Israel resolutions at UN.

Drop in support for anti-Israel resolutions at UN

Israel's ambassador to UN: Recognize Jewish refugees too

Gilad Erdan demands a righting of the "historic injustice" of focusing solely on "Palestinian refugees."

Israel's ambassador to UN: Recognize Jewish refugees too

Israeli elected to UN Committee on Persons with Disabilities

In unprecedented achievement, Israel’s Odelia Fitoussi elected to serve on UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Israeli elected to UN Committee on Persons with Disabilities

Why is UN ignoring Israeli terror victim?

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ignores murder of Israeli rabbi, leaving him off list of terror victims.

Why is UN ignoring Israeli terror victim?

Amb. Erdan to UN Sec. Council: Remove Iranian forces from Syria

Israel's UN Ambassador condemns recent events in which explosives were planted along the border between Israel and Syria.

Amb. Erdan to UN Sec. Council: Remove Iranian forces from Syria

Jewish orgs. criticize Canada’s support of biased UN resolution

Three Jewish groups in Canada express disappointment after government votes in favor of UN resolution on Palestinian self-determination.

Jewish orgs. criticize Canada’s support of biased UN resolution

Israeli victory in UN

Sustainable entrepreneurship resolution passes despite opposition from adversarial states.

Israeli victory in UN

UN Secretary General: Hezbollah violating Resolution 1701

Israeli Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to act to ensure disarmament of Hezbollah terrorist organization.

UN Secretary General: Hezbollah violating Resolution 1701

9 Israelis rescued from Ethiopia conflict zone

Foreign Ministry, Ethiopian government, and UN cooperate to bring Israeli citizens home from Tigray conflict zone.

9 Israelis rescued from Ethiopia conflict zone

The gang assault on Israel at the 75th session of the UN

A squad of the most non-democratic countries will use upcoming UN General Assembly session for more Israel-bashing resolutions. Op-ed.

The gang assault on Israel at the 75th session of the UN

Canadian PM urged to return to principled voting at UN

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government last year changed course on its voting on UN resolutions entitled "The Question of Palestine."

Canadian PM urged to return to principled voting at UN

Watch: UN, PA slam Israel's building in 'Occupied Jerusalem'

Israel confirms plans to build new communities in areas liberated in Six-Day War, UN special council, Abbas decry 'illegal actions.'

Watch: UN, PA slam Israel's building in 'Occupied Jerusalem'

'We'll fight anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN formally presents his credentials to UN Secretary-General and the two hold consultations.

'We'll fight anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Dutch Senate: Present pro-Israel position at UN

Dutch Senate calls gvmt to take active pro-Israel position at UN: 'Clear message against attempts to erase Jewish connection to Jerusalem.'

Dutch Senate: Present pro-Israel position at UN

Still stuck in a time warp

Seven resolutions condemning Israel were passed at the UNGA Fourth Committee last week, with UAE, Bahrain and Sudan voting in favor. Op-ed.

Still stuck in a time warp

Senior PA official attacks Ambassador Erdan

Head of PLO's "refugee department" rejects Erdan's claim that the UN's failure to resolve the conflict stems from its support for UNRWA.

Senior PA official attacks Ambassador Erdan

UN resolution: Call Temple Mount solely by its Muslim name

Ambassador Gilad Erdan after UN passes more anti-Israel resolutions: General Assembly sabotages peace and distorts history.

UN resolution: Call Temple Mount solely by its Muslim name

Abbas to UN: Convene an international peace conference

Abbas again calls for international peace conference to "end the Israeli occupation".

Abbas to UN: Convene an international peace conference

Watch: Embarrassing glitches at UN Zoom conference

Glitch causes Israeli ambassador to accidentally interrupt speech by PA foreign minister during online UN conference.

Watch: Embarrassing glitches at UN Zoom conference

Erdan: Now everyone sees Palestinian incitement

Israeli Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to break from old paradigms. recognize new reality in the Middle East.

Erdan: Now everyone sees Palestinian incitement

Live: UN marks 75th anniversary

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan to deliver his first address to the UN Security Council on UN Day.

Live: UN marks 75th anniversary

Verbal agression against Israel

Calling Israel a "pariah state" while ignoring its growing acceptance in the Arab world, is evidence of blind antisemitism.Op-ed.

Verbal agression against Israel

UN arms embargo on Iran expires

Iranian Foreign Minister welcomes end of UN arms embargo on Iran, says it is a win for peace and security.

UN arms embargo on Iran expires

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: Israeli construction could lead to 'apartheid'

Israeli Legal Advisor appointed Vice Chair of UN Legal Affairs

Following diplomatic effort led by Ambassador Erdan, Legal Advisor Sarah Weiss Maudi appointed to leadership position on UN Legal Committee.

Israeli Legal Advisor appointed Vice Chair of UN Legal Affairs

Imagine a different Netanyahu speech

Imagine that Bibi once again addresses the community of nations. This time, he takes a crown out from his bag of tricks.

Imagine a different Netanyahu speech

Netanyahu: We must all stand up to Iran

Read PM Netanyahu's full address to the United Nations. Regarding the Abraham Accords and Hezbollah activity in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: We must all stand up to Iran

Report: Netanyahu to reveal intelligence on Hezbollah

Political source says PM will reveal secret Hezbollah preparations in Lebanon in address to UN General Assembly.

Report: Netanyahu to reveal intelligence on Hezbollah

Danon: Netanyahu will emphasize Iran in UN speech

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN says PM will emphasize sanctions on Iran, hopes for more peace deals with Arab states in UN speech.

Danon: Netanyahu will emphasize Iran in UN speech

Netanyahu reveals Hezbollah weapons depot near Beirut Airport

Israeli PM addresses 75th annual UN General Assembly via video address, calls on international community to act against Iran, Hezbollah.

Netanyahu reveals Hezbollah weapons depot near Beirut Airport

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 starts steps towards international peace conference

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran.

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Israel, UAE ambassadors to the UN hold inaugural meeting

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan meets with the UAE's UN Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh for the first time.

Israel, UAE ambassadors to the UN hold inaugural meeting

'Understandings' would waive Israeli Jerusalem sovereignty

Regavim's petition regarding the UNTSO Compound in Armon HaNatziv continues.

'Understandings' would waive Israeli Jerusalem sovereignty

Case filed at UN against Hamas over detained Gazan

70 NGOs file complaint with UN panel over 5-month detention of peace activist who spoke with Israelis.

Case filed at UN against Hamas over detained Gazan

Israel demands Security Council strengthen UNIFIL's mandate

Erdan: There is no justification for having an ineffective force operate in territory which Hezbollah is using to arm itself.

Israel demands Security Council strengthen UNIFIL's mandate

Erdan to UN chief: Work to bring back the missing Israelis

Ambassador Gilad Erdan speaks to UN Secretary General for the first time, stresses the importance of the fight against anti-Semitism.

Erdan to UN chief: Work to bring back the missing Israelis

1 Hezbollah member convicted for killing of Lebanon PM

1 Hezbollah member convicted, 3 acquitted in 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri

1 Hezbollah member convicted for killing of Lebanon PM

Amb. Erdan presents evidence of Hezbollah infiltration to UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN sends official letter of complaint to UN Security Council over last month's infiltration attempt by Hezbollah.

Amb. Erdan presents evidence of Hezbollah infiltration to UN

Danon: Arab states support and admire Israel

Outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN says it is possible to make progress and do good at the UN despite the UN's anti-Israel bias.

Danon: Arab states support and admire Israel

'Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran'

Secretary of State welcomes Gulf Cooperation Council’s call for extension of arms embargo on Iran.

'Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran'

Gulf Arab nations call for extension of Iran arms embargo

Gulf Cooperation Council sends letter to UN Security Council backing extension of Iran arms embargo.

Gulf Arab nations call for extension of Iran arms embargo

US to submit UN resolution for extension of Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says that one way or another the Trump administration will make sure the UN embargo on Iran is extended.

US to submit UN resolution for extension of Iran arms embargo

Report: North Korea pressing on with nuclear program

Reports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.

Report: North Korea pressing on with nuclear program

UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger

UN says coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.

UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

IDF and Foreign Ministry host 12 diplomats and ambassadors on a tour of Israel’s northern border ahead of renewal of UNIFIL mandate.

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

Israel joins board of UN's Food and Agriculture Organization

Israel to begin serving three-year term in board of FAO as of July 12.

Israel joins board of UN's Food and Agriculture Organization

Israel:

UN High Commissioner 'politicizing' office against Israel

Foreign Ministry: 'Israel has lost any faith in High Commissioner's abilities to promote human rights in our region in fair manner.'

UN High Commissioner 'politicizing' office against Israel

UN Human Rights chief: 'Annexation is illegal - period'

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet denounces Israel's sovereignty plan, warns of increased violence.

UN Human Rights chief: 'Annexation is illegal - period'

'Iranian weapons freely transported throughout the Middle East'

Israeli ambassador to the UN warns Security Council about the dangers of not renewing Iranian arms embargo set to expire in October.

'Iranian weapons freely transported throughout the Middle East'

UN envoy: Sovereignty will ignite a regional conflict

UN's Middle East envoy warns that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria could do irrevocable damage to Israeli-Palestinian relations.

UN envoy: Sovereignty will ignite a regional conflict

Pompeo warns: UN sanctions on Iran could return

Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.

Pompeo warns: UN sanctions on Iran could return

'Sovereignty can be applied despite world's threats'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker points out UN and European moves to thwart sovereignty, but thinks Israel should make its own decisions.

'Sovereignty can be applied despite world's threats'

UN Secretary General calls on Israel to abandon sovereignty plan

UN diplomats say sanctions against Israel unlikely over application of sovereignty.

UN Secretary General calls on Israel to abandon sovereignty plan

American Jewish leaders slam UN over settlement blacklisting

Senior American Jewish officials condemn United Nations for blacklisting Jewish businesses in Judea and Samaria.

American Jewish leaders slam UN over settlement blacklisting