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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 to UN: Israel is hurting our efforts to fight coronavirus

UN rights chief: Re-evaluate the sanctions on Iran

UN rights chief calls for sanctions imposed on countries like Iran to be "urgently re-evaluated" due to coronavirus pandemic.

UN rights chief: Re-evaluate the sanctions on Iran

Unions criticize Norwegian fund over UN settlement blacklist

Two international trade unions use UN blacklist to attempt to press disinvestment in Israel.

Unions criticize Norwegian fund over UN settlement blacklist

The history of the Land Is Jewish, not Palestinian

The history of the Land Is Jewish, not Palestinian

Erdan to congressmen: Cut US funding to the UN

Public Security Minister meets two congressmen from the Republican party, discusses UNHRC's "blacklist" with them.

Erdan to congressmen: Cut US funding to the UN

Cruz: UN has descended to a new anti-Semitic low

Texas Senator blasts publication of UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.

Cruz: UN has descended to a new anti-Semitic low

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels.

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

'UNHRC demonstrates its hatred for Jewish State'

Jewish Federations of North America rejects UN human Rights Council blacklist of companies working in Judea and Samaria.

'UNHRC demonstrates its hatred for Jewish State'

Secretary Pompeo:

'US will never cooperate with anti-Israel blacklists'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says decision by UN Human Rights Commissioner to publish list of 112 companies shows 'unrelenting bias.'

'US will never cooperate with anti-Israel blacklists'

PA cabinet leader threatens businesses on UN blacklist

Mohammad Shtayyeh threatens to take legal action against companies on UNHRC's blacklist of companies doing business in Judea and Samaria.

PA cabinet leader threatens businesses on UN blacklist

Democratic Rep. blasts 'shameful' UNHRC blacklist

Rep. Ted Deutch criticizes UN Human Rights Council following release of "blacklist" of companies which do business in Judea and Samaria.

Democratic Rep. blasts 'shameful' UNHRC blacklist

Netanyahu: 'This is a low point in history of State of Israel'

PM: 'Gantz has no government without Ahmad Tibi, and Ahmed Tibi will do whatever Abbas tells him.'

Netanyahu: 'This is a low point in history of State of Israel'

Mahmoud Abbas, former Israeli PM Olmert brief reporters

Former PM and PA Chairman make joint statement to journalists hours after Abbas' speech in Security Council.

Mahmoud Abbas, former Israeli PM Olmert brief reporters

Abbas calls Trump initiative 'full of holes like Swiss cheese'

PA Chairman to Security Council: 'Trump proposal perpetuates Israel's apartheid regime, rewards for occupation crimes.'

Abbas calls Trump initiative 'full of holes like Swiss cheese'

UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear program in breach of sanctions

New UN report finds North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of sanctions.

UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear program in breach of sanctions

Criticism of US Mideast plan softened in UN draft resolution

Palestinian Authority preparing to submit resolution to the UN Security Council challenging Trump's Mideast peace plan.

Criticism of US Mideast plan softened in UN draft resolution

Abbas planning 'diplomatic intifada' against Trump plan

PA chairman to present alternative peace plan in speech at the UN this week.

Abbas planning 'diplomatic intifada' against Trump plan

Guterres: UN 'safeguards' international law in Middle East

UN Secretary-General says organization only accepts solution based on pre-1967 lines following release of US peace plan.

Guterres: UN 'safeguards' international law in Middle East

Abbas to complain to UN about Trump peace plan

PA chairman to submit resolution to UN Security Council against 'Deal of the Century.'

Abbas to complain to UN about Trump peace plan

UN stands by 'two-state solution'

UN spokesman says global body is committed to supporting Arabs and Israelis to resolve conflict "on the basis of the pre-1967 lines."

UN stands by 'two-state solution'

'It is not enough to condemn anti-Semitism, it is time to act'

UN marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a special session of General Assembly.

'It is not enough to condemn anti-Semitism, it is time to act'

Saudi Crown Prince linked to hacking of Amazon head's phone

UN experts call for investigation into possible involvement of Mohammed bin Salman in hacking of Jeff Bezos’ iPhone.

Saudi Crown Prince linked to hacking of Amazon head's phone

The International Criminal Court targets Israel

The ICC must decide if the PLO is a 'delegated jurisdiction,' but in the meantime Fatou Bensouda must be forced to resign. Opinion.

The International Criminal Court targets Israel

PM backtracks:

Danon to stay on until May

PM reverses course, extends term of current Israeli ambassador to the UN for several months.

Danon to stay on until May

Danon's term as ambassador to end today

PM asks attorney general if new ambassador to the UN can be appointed during transition government.

Danon's term as ambassador to end today

Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution

For the second time in a month, Canada changes course and backs Palestinian self-determination in UN vote.

Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution

UN extends UNRWA mission until 2023

UNRWA mandate renewed until 2023 despite opposition from the United States and Israel.

UN extends UNRWA mission until 2023

Witnesses to Hamas terror: UN ambassadors visit south

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon brings fellow UN ambassadors to site of Hamas terror tunnel, see Iron Dome battery,

Witnesses to Hamas terror: UN ambassadors visit south

Dozens of UN ambassadors visit City of David

Ambassador Danny Danon brings dozens of UN ambassadors to City of David as new support for Israel felt at the UN.

Dozens of UN ambassadors visit City of David

Danon urges UN to impose further sanctions on Iran

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to impose further sanctions on Iran after it vows to continue ballistic missile activities.

Danon urges UN to impose further sanctions on Iran

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Iran responds to European countries' letter to UN, says it is determined to go ahead with disputed ballistic missile program.

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

Blue and White Chairman calls to translate letter of warning against Iranian missiles sent by French, German, and UK ambassadors to UN.

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

UN commemorates Jewish refugees from Middle East, North Africa

Ambassador Danon: "I will propose resolution that will reaffirm the Jewish refugees' place in history."

UN commemorates Jewish refugees from Middle East, North Africa

13 nations vote against anti-Israel resolution for first time

Over a dozen nations switch position on anti-Israel resolution passes annually by UN General Assembly, vote against measure.

13 nations vote against anti-Israel resolution for first time

Ambassador Danon:

'UN needs to know how to criticize the Palestinians as well'

Israel to submit resolution recognizing Jewish refugees from Arab countries at UN plenary meeting on annual commemoration of November 29th.

'UN needs to know how to criticize the Palestinians as well'

Israeli mission donates wheelchairs for children to UN in Geneva

'This donation by Israel is small step to make UN truly accessible, so persons with disabilities can take part and influence world issues.'

Israeli mission donates wheelchairs for children to UN in Geneva

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

PA chairman demands international community ignore Pres. Trump's announcement, recognize 'Palestine.'

Abbas: 'Relationship with Israel has hit dead end'

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

PA chairman blasts Trump administration’s announcement on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

UN Secretary-General to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah

United Nations chief backs Israeli argument on Hezbollah, calls on Lebanon to disarm the Shi'ite terror group.

UN Secretary-General to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

With 147 countries in favor, UN adopts Israeli resolution on "Agricultural Technology for Sustainable Development".

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Israel refrained from taking part in UN conference on nuclear-free zone in the Middle East because it was unilaterally biased against it.

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Regavim to UN Envoy: Since when does UN oppose unilateral moves?

Regavim: 'UN ongoing support for Palestinian Authority illegal activities are only violation of international law happening in Area C.'

Regavim to UN Envoy: Since when does UN oppose unilateral moves?

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

240 Republican and Democratic members of Congress sign letter pressing UN chief to organize effort to defend Israel from Hezbollah attacks.

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

Nikki Haley, “Iron Lady” who became Trump’s conscience

Nikki Haley, “Iron Lady” who became Trump’s conscience

Danon: EU fights for Palestinians, preventing negotiations

Israeli Ambassador to the UN slams European position on Arab-Israeli conflict, attempting to force unworkable solution.

Danon: EU fights for Palestinians, preventing negotiations

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

Canada changes course, votes in favor of UN resolution in support of Palestinian Arabs' right to self-determination.

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

UN: Settlements illegal no matter what US says

UN rights office dismisses US declaration Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

UN: Settlements illegal no matter what US says

UN extends UNRWA's mandate

170 countries vote in favor of extending mandate of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees". The US and Israel vote against.

UN extends UNRWA's mandate

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis.

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution

'Act as soon as possible, before hatred becomes normal'

UN Secretary-General says he will convene a conference on education to combat anti-Semitism and other hate crimes.

'Act as soon as possible, before hatred becomes normal'

A true warrior and a friend of Israel

Nikki Haley, former US Amb. to UN, presents Israel's Danny Danon with a copy of her new book on term, activities, in UN.

A true warrior and a friend of Israel

UN envoy meets Hadar Goldin's parents

Nickolay Mladenov meets Leah and Simcha Goldin: No one should live with such pain.

UN envoy meets Hadar Goldin's parents

UN's PA 'expert': Ban 'settlement' products

Canadian law professor Michael Lynk calls for international ban on all products made in Judea and Samaria.

UN's PA 'expert': Ban 'settlement' products

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Ambassador Kelly Craft addresses Security Council Stake Out on Syria, criticizes Turkish military action.

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Danon: International community must declare war on anti-Semitism

Israeli ambassador to the UN calls on body to condemn attack on German synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Danon: International community must declare war on anti-Semitism

Danon: Deterioration in Gaza - because of Hamas

Ambassador Danny Danon: Improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza should be tied to the humanitarian needs of Israeli prisoner families.

Danon: Deterioration in Gaza - because of Hamas

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY

Israeli journalist told live-streamed press conference a "closed event" at the UN.

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY

Abbas: All agreements void if Israel annexes Jordan Valley

PA chairman says he would give his last dollar to pay terrorists during speech at the UN.

Abbas: All agreements void if Israel annexes Jordan Valley