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Danon: EU fights for Palestinians, preventing negotiations
Israeli Ambassador to the UN slams European position on Arab-Israeli conflict, attempting to force unworkable solution.

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.

UN: Settlements illegal no matter what US says
UN rights office dismisses US declaration Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

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.

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution
US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis.

'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.

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.

UN envoy meets Hadar Goldin's parents
Nickolay Mladenov meets Leah and Simcha Goldin: No one should live with such pain.

UN's PA 'expert': Ban 'settlement' products
Canadian law professor Michael Lynk calls for international ban on all products made in Judea and Samaria.

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.

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: 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.

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY
Israeli journalist told live-streamed press conference a "closed event" at the UN.

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.

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw from Syria
Israeli FM Yisrael Katz meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at UN, discuss how to restore stability to Middle East.

Trump: Iran on fanatical quest for nukes
US President delivers remarks at annual UN gathering in New York.

Survey: Most Israelis view UN unfavorably
65% of Israelis hold unfavorable view of UN, significantly more than percentage found in any of the 31 other countries in Pew survey.

'Unprecedented' UN report on anti-Sermitism
Landmark UN report details right-wing, left-wing, and Islamic anti-Semitism.

US ambassador:
'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'
US ambassador to UN expresses support for Israel. Israeli ambassador Danon: We welcome your presence here.

Kelly Craft takes her role as US ambassador to UN
Craft vows to be "a voice of America’s unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom, human rights and peaceful resolution of conflicts."

UN chief: Netanyahu's sovereignty plan would be illegal
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says applying sovereignty to Jordan Valley would undermine "two-state solution".

UN warns Israel over annexation plans
UN Spokesman: 'The secretary-general's position has always been clear: Unilateral actions are not helpful in the peace process.'

US envoy asks UN to act to bring back missing Israelis
Jason Greenblatt sends letter to UN, asks body to continue efforts to release Israeli soldiers and civilians being held by Hamas.

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'
UN extends mandate of UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon for another year.

UN mandate in Lebanon - now with pro-Israel improvements
Amid escalation near Israel's northern border, UN Security Council schedules vote on the renewal of UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon.

Danon:
'Note Shnerb's murder in report on children in armed conflict'
Israel's UN ambassador requests that the UN report on the terrorist attack near Dolev, that led to the murder of 17-year old Rina Shnerb.

Netanyahu extends Danon's term
Netanyahu extends term of the Israeli ambassador to the UN until the end of the year.

UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack
UN expresses concern over reports of drone attack in Beirut, calls for "maximum restraint both in action and rhetoric".

'The UN must fulfill its humanitarian duty'
Israel's UN ambassador meets parents of Hadar Goldin, whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Pompeo:
'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'
Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

UN Committee grills PA on incitement
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination questions PA rep. on racism, anti-Semitism in PA documents, textbooks.

Israeli ambassador calls on UN to condemn terrorist murder
Ambassador Danny Danon sends letter to Security Council demanding UN condemn murder of Dvir Sorek.

UN: Construction in Judea and Samaria 'must cease immediately'
UN rep condemns Israel's approval of construction of Jewish homes. "A flagrant violation of international law.”

Iran: US violates international law
Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

United Nations: Hamas recruits children for terror activity
Special UN report states 'children who work for terrorist organizations are exposed to high-level violence and exploitation.'

US seeks clarification on UNRWA probe
Channel 12 News reveals that the White House is seeking clarifications from UN on its investigation into alleged ethical abuses at UNRWA.

Why is the UN so biased against Israel?
Boomerang's Weekly Report: Why is the United Nations so biased against Israel? Listen to Lital Shemesh's answer.

UN forum accuses Israel of violating women's rights
United Nations forum headed by Norway singles out Israel with accusations of alleged women's rights and human rights violations.

Amb. Danon reveals new intelligence on Hezbollah smuggling at UN
Israeli Ambassador to the UN addresses UN Security Council on Hezbollah violations of Resolution 1701, smuggling over Lebanon-Syria border.

UN Amb.: Iran sends terror materials via diplomatic mail
Outgoing Amb. Danon warns: 'Iranians use their emissaries as their front lines in advancing global terror.'

UN salutes Israeli innovation
Innovative Israeli technologies presented at UN to diplomats and government representatives from around the world.

UN concerned over US restrictions on Iranian FM
UN voices concern after US restricts movements of visiting Iranian Foreign Minister.

Netanyahu offers to appoint Bennett ambassador to UN
PM reportedly offers Bennett the position if he gives up run in an independent party for the elections. Bennett's party rejects the idea.

Israeli innovation in the service of the world
Israeli Mission to the UN to hold an event recognizing Israeli innovation, showcasing Israel's revolutionary patents to intn'l community.

A step up in the fight against terror
UN announces international conference with terror victims from around the world.

Latest Israeli achievement at the UN
United Nations elects Israeli diplomat Yaron Wax to serve as deputy to the UN Administrative and Budget Committee.

Syria accuses Israel of 'state terrorism'
Assad regime turns to UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian and Hezbollah targets, accuses Israel of 'state terrorism.'

UN chief urges Iran to implement its commitments
Antonio Guterres expresses concern over Iran breaching part of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Gaza area residents to appeal to UN over incendiary balloons
Gaza area residents are turning to the United Nations in protest of the violation of their human rights perpetrated by Hamas.

Iranian ambassador: US doesn't respect international law
Iran’s ambassador to the UN blasts latest US sanctions against Iran, says conditions aren't ripe for dialogue with Washington.

UN marks 25th anniversary of bombing of Argentina Jewish center
UN holds event in memory of AMIA center in Buenos Aires which was bombed in Hezbollah-linked terror attack in 1994, leaving 85 dead.

UN calls for probe of former Egyptian president's death
UN human rights office calls for "independent inquiry" into death of Mohammed Morsi.

UN chief calls for probe of Gulf tanker attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres suggests independent probe of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf which have been blamed on Iran.

UN to send deputy envoy to US Mideast peace conference
After weeks of hesitation, UN announces it is sending envoy to attend the unveiling of the economic component the US peace plan.

Erdan: 'The UN needs to stop promoting BDS'
Public Security Min. Erdan offers UN guidance on aiding terror victims, preventing extremism, and preventing attacks.

History lesson for Kuwaiti ambassador to United Nations
Israel's UN Amb responds to complaint of 'occupation' with reasoned explanation of eternal connection between Jerusalem and Jewish People.

'Hamas has no immunity in the international community'
Israeli achievement: UN refuses to grant special status to a Hamas-affiliated terrorist organization.

Israeli diplomat elected deputy chair of UN Economic Committee
Diplomat Anat Fisher Tsin elected to serve in coming year as Deputy Chairman of UN Economic and Financial Council.

UN agency pushes back against US call to terminate UNRWA
UNRWA, UN agency charged with aiding Palestinian refugees and their descendants, rejects call by Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt to end agency.
