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UN envoy condemns plans to raze illegal Arab town

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov says planned demolition of Khan al-Ahmar is contrary to international law.

UN envoy condemns plans to raze illegal Arab town

UN demands Israel nix demolition of illegal Arab town near J'lem

Ahead of planned demolition of illegal Arab town east of J'lem, UN calls on Israel to legalize buildings constructed on Jewish town's land.

UN demands Israel nix demolition of illegal Arab town near J'lem

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

Report suggests Trump administration officials hoping for second face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader - this time in New York.

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

UN condemns terrorists' use of human shields

UN General Assembly passes unprecedented resolution including paragraph condemning use of human shields after Israeli efforts.

UN condemns terrorists' use of human shields

UNRWA seeks funding to meet deficit

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” says it needs more than $200 million to fund projects until the end of the year.

UNRWA seeks funding to meet deficit

UN court to hear Iran lawsuit against United States

UN's top court to hear in October Iran's case against the U.S. seeking to recover billions in frozen assets.

UN court to hear Iran lawsuit against United States

UK demands UN Human Rights Council drop anti-Israel bias

Britain joins US in slamming UN human rights council's anti-Israel bias.

UK demands UN Human Rights Council drop anti-Israel bias

Report: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'imminent'

Officials say United States could quit United Nations Human Rights Council over its continued anti-Israel bias.

Report: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'imminent'

UN construction in J'lem - only with approval of Israel

J'lem court rules on petition over UN's illegal construction and invasion of state land in Armon Hanatziv neighborhood.

UN construction in J'lem - only with approval of Israel

Haley: UN made a 'morally bankrupt judgment'

U.S. Ambassador blasts General Assembly after it approved a resolution condemning Israel over Gaza.

Haley: UN made a 'morally bankrupt judgment'

UN infiltrators deal back on the table?

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor says he met with minister, Netanyahu associate to discuss reopening UN deal allowing thousands of infiltrators to stay

UN infiltrators deal back on the table?

Danon: Israel will not sit quietly when faced with threats

UN Amb. Danon warns of Hamas-Hezbollah partnership in Lebanon.

Danon: Israel will not sit quietly when faced with threats

Danon: Israel won't compromise on its security

Israel's UN Ambassador warns of Hamas’ intentions to further inflame tensions in the region on Friday.

Danon: Israel won't compromise on its security

Did UN doctor video to erase pro-Israel speaker's credentials?

UN publishes video of anti-Semitism event where ID, credentials of speaker accusing UN of anti-Semitism are cut out.

Did UN doctor video to erase pro-Israel speaker's credentials?

Murdered Holocaust survivor's granddaughter speaks at UN

Granddaughter of Holocaust survivor stabbed to death in Paris home calls on UN to fight anti-Semitism.

Murdered Holocaust survivor's granddaughter speaks at UN

PA envoy blames Israel for Gaza rocket attacks

PA observer at the UN, Riyad Mansour, says Gaza escalation followed an "Israeli provocation".

PA envoy blames Israel for Gaza rocket attacks

'Designate Hamas as a terrorist organization'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon says UN Security Council 'should officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization.'

'Designate Hamas as a terrorist organization'

UN peacekeepers to 'protect' Gaza?

UN Security Council to vote on measure calling for deployment of international forces to 'protect' Gaza Strip.

UN peacekeepers to 'protect' Gaza?

Israeli elected to executive board of UN health agency

World Health Organization elects Israeli professor as a member of its executive board.

Israeli elected to executive board of UN health agency

Israeli UN Mission celebrates 70 Years of contributions to world

Israel’s Mission to the UN hosts special forum celebrating 70 years of Israeli civil society innovation and contributions to the world.

Israeli UN Mission celebrates 70 Years of contributions to world

UN envoy condemns everyone

Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israel's actions on the Gaza border but also criticizes Hamas.

UN envoy condemns everyone

PA joins more international organizations

Hours after being accepted to OPCW, PA joins two UN agencies and the global convention to halt the spread of chemical weapons.

PA joins more international organizations

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Frustrated by string of embassy openings in Jerusalem, PA denounces Paraguay over inauguration of new embassy. 'Move violates UN decisions.'

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Justice Minister blasts UN "Commission of Hypocrisy"

Min. Ayelet Shaked said UNCHR "could care less about human rights," after it votes for inquiry on Gaza "war crimes".

Justice Minister blasts UN "Commission of Hypocrisy"

UN Ambassador slams 'new low for cynicism and distortion'

UN Ambassador Danon slams Kuwait draft resolution, says it marks a 'new low' for distortion and support of Hamas war crimes.

UN Ambassador slams 'new low for cynicism and distortion'

New Israel Fund calls on UN to investigate Israel

New Israel Fund calls on UN to investigate Israel

Bennett: Share the Truth on Gaza

Education Minister slams UN for holding moment of silence for rioters killed in Gaza after Hamas revealed 50 of the dead were its members.

Bennett: Share the Truth on Gaza

Dianne Feinstein slams Nikki Haley over Gaza

California Senator blames Israel, Trump for deadly Gaza riots, says US should not have blocked UN investigation.

Dianne Feinstein slams Nikki Haley over Gaza

UN blames Israel for rioters' deaths

'Approaching Israeli border fence does not warrant shooting,' claims UN, after 60 rioters killed during clashes with IDF on Monday.

UN blames Israel for rioters' deaths

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

Attorney Yair Gabbai calls on Jerusalem to 'evacuate' United Nations headquarters, use the land to build new homes.

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Day after Iran attacked northern Israel, prompting Israeli bombing of Iranian targets in Syrian, UN peacekeepers say area 'quiet'.

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Israel's UN Mission Sells “Made in Israel” to the UN

Israeli ambassador to the UN launches seminar aimed at fostering business ties between Israeli companies and the UN.

Israel's UN Mission Sells “Made in Israel” to the UN

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'International community must not stand idly by as tyrannical regime attacks sovereign state,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN.

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

U.S. asks Security Council to condemn Abbas

United States asks UN Security Council to reject PA chairman's anti-Semitic remarks.

U.S. asks Security Council to condemn Abbas

Israel withdraws from Security Council race

Israel will not compete against Germany and Belgium for seat on United Nations Security Council.

Israel withdraws from Security Council race

UN envoy: Abbas statements are deeply disturbing

UN's Middle East Envoy condemns PA chairman's speech suggesting the role of Jews in the banking sector led to the Holocaust.

UN envoy: Abbas statements are deeply disturbing

'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

Israel preparing for emergency sessions at UN Security Council, says Ambassador Danon, adds that 'rules of the game for Iran' will change.

'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

Danon responds to Human Rights Commissioner

Israel’s UN Ambassador reacts to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who criticized Israel over the riots along the Gaza border.

Danon responds to Human Rights Commissioner

UN: Israel ignoring our warnings not to use force

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights slams Israel's use of force against Gaza rioters, calls for IDF troops to be 'held accountable'.

UN: Israel ignoring our warnings not to use force

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

'We will never apologize for defending our country, says Israeli Ambassador to UN, warning of Iranian buildup to Israel's north.

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

B'Tselem asks UN to stop Israel from shooting Gaza rioters

'Force Israel to to bring an immediate end to the unlawful firing of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators in Gaza.'

B'Tselem asks UN to stop Israel from shooting Gaza rioters

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Broadway show honoring Israel's 70th Independence Day highlights Israel's multiculturalism.

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violence

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands condemnation of Hamas as violent border riots continue.

Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violence

UN envoy accuses Israel of killing children

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Israel following deaths of Palestinian Arab teens in violent riots along the Gaza-Israel border.

UN envoy accuses Israel of killing children

Report: Haredim demand UN troops protect Meah Shearim

According to report, group of radical haredim disseminated petition calling on United Nations to protect them from police violence.

Report: Haredim demand UN troops protect Meah Shearim

UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors

UN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit.

UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors

40 ambassadors to the United Nations visit Israel

Largest-ever UN delegation visits Israel, in time for Israel's 70th Independence Day.

40 ambassadors to the United Nations visit Israel

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

Security Council statement supporting protests on Gaza border blocked.

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

The UN's infiltrator game

The UN's infiltrator game

UN to Israel: Don't back out of infiltrator amnesty deal

After PM Netanyahu backtracks on amnesty agreement, UN calls on Israel to reconsider, says illegal immigrants 'need asylum'.

UN to Israel: Don't back out of infiltrator amnesty deal

Netanyahu:

Deal with UN to legalize infiltrators - cancelled

Following backlash, PM announces cancellation of deal with UN refugee agency to legalize status of 16,000 African infiltrators.

Deal with UN to legalize infiltrators - cancelled

Bennett: Plan to legalize infiltrators 'a deception'

Education Minister blasts UN-backed plan to legalize 16,000 infiltrators living in Israel. 'This is a total deception.'

Bennett: Plan to legalize infiltrators 'a deception'

Haley: US to cap peacekeeping contributions at 25%

Amb. Haley says UN peacekeeping important, but US will no longer provide more than 25% of the budget.

Haley: US to cap peacekeeping contributions at 25%

60 UN ambassadors attend Danon's pre-Passover Seder

'In an age when the UN tries to put into question the Jewish claim to Jerusalem it is important to know the 3,500 year history of the Jews.'

60 UN ambassadors attend Danon's pre-Passover Seder

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN envoy expresses concern over Hamas security measures on the Gaza-Israel border.

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

UN Security Council condemns continued use of chemical weapons in Syria as OPCW investigates alleged chemical use in Eastern Ghouta.

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

'What if I paid millions to have your father shot in the head?'

Bereaved son of terror victim confronts UN official: 'Abbas paid $3 million to the terrorists who murdered my father.'

'What if I paid millions to have your father shot in the head?'

UN envoy:

'The State of Israel is here to stay'

UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov denounces anti-Semitism, says global body committed to fighting it.

'The State of Israel is here to stay'

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

UN 'Palestinian refugee' organization continues to face $350 million budget shortfall.

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

UN: Israel 11th happiest country in the world

Israel is the happiest country in Middle East, 12th happiest country for immigrants in the world.

UN: Israel 11th happiest country in the world