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

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

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

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

Report: UN teachers celebrate deaths of Israelis

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.

UNHRC to probe 'abuses' during Israel-Gaza fighting

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.

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

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.

Report: UN funds BDS organizations

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.

PM Bennett speaks with President of Brazil

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.

New report: UN funneling millions to terror-linked 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".

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

For first time, UN condemns anti-Semitic terrorism

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

For first time, UN condemns 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.

Report: UN agrees to distribute Qatari money to Gaza

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.

UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters

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.

Gap between rich and poor countries widened during pandemic

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.

Mother of slain captive soldier asks foreign powers for help

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.

UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect

President Rivlin's farewell visit to the US

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

President Rivlin's farewell visit to the US

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President Rivlin

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

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President 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.

Guterres elected to second term as UN Secretary-General

UN Security Council backs Guterres for second term

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

UN Security Council backs Guterres for 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.

Israel elected for first time to UN Economic and Social Council

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.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

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.

Israel blasts 'anti-Semitic' UN Human Rights Council

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,'

Israeli Ambassador storms out of UN GA debate

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.

UN chief 'dismayed' by Israeli air strikes in Gaza

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.

Israel presses UN Security Council to condemn Hamas 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 envoy: Stop the fire immediately

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.

UN demands Israel permit PA election to take place in Jerusalem

'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.

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

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.

US restoring assistance programs for the Palestinian Authority

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.

Experts: Iran must release academic convicted of espionage

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

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.

UN hosts virtual conference on combating anti-Semitism

The USSR and the Old Middle East

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".

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

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".

Nikki Haley lambasts Biden for rejoining UNHRC

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.

Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpart

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.

Israel demands UN condemn Iranian attack on civilian ship

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.

Erdan welcomes new US Ambassador to the UN

US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran

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

US rescinds 'snapback' of 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.

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

Biden's UN envoy pledges to stand by Israel

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

Biden's UN envoy pledges to stand by 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.

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

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.

Biden Admin. pledges to restore aid to PA

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

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

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

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.

PA complains to UN over UAE-Samaria deals

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.

Israel increases efforts to expose Iranian threat

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