News and updates about UN

Netanyahu says 'no' to Swedish PM

PM Netanyahu refuses to meet Swedish PM Löfven at UN General Assembly.

Netanyahu says 'no' to Swedish PM

North Korea: We will reduce America to 'ashes and darkness'

North Korea calls to disband 'useless' United Nations, threatens Japan and the US.

North Korea: We will reduce America to 'ashes and darkness'

Palestinian Authority takes hard hit at UN

Victory for Israel: United Nations World Tourism Organization delays decision on PA membership by two years.

Palestinian Authority takes hard hit at UN

Deputy Foreign Minister:

'The UN is playing with fire'

Tzipi Hotovely warns UN's attempts to harm Israel will boomerang,' cause organization to lose funding.

'The UN is playing with fire'

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously approves new sanctions banning textile exports and restricting shipments of oil products to North Korea.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Ted Cruz, Hotovely team up to take on UN agency

Texas Senator, Israeli Dep. Foreign Minister look to end perpetual refugee status of Palestinian Arabs.

Ted Cruz, Hotovely team up to take on UN agency

Lebanon to complain to UN about Israel

Lebanon says it will complain to Security Council over Israel's alleged breach of its air space.

Lebanon to complain to UN about Israel

Goldin family holds briefing at the UN

Leah and Simcha Goldin, the parents of Hadar Goldin whose body is being held by Hamas, hold diplomatic meetings at UN headquarters.

Goldin family holds briefing at the UN

Syria denies it was behind April gas attack

Syrian government denies UN report saying it was behind attack in Khan Sheikhun, insists it does not use chemical weapons.

Syria denies it was behind April gas attack

UN: Syrian gov't used chemical weapons dozens of times

UN war crimes investigators say Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons more than two dozen times during the civil war.

UN: Syrian gov't used chemical weapons dozens of times

United States seeks harsh sanctions on North Korea

U.S. demands that UN impose oil embargo on North Korea and freeze the foreign assets of its leader Kim Jong-Un.

United States seeks harsh sanctions on North Korea

Ambassador Haley says Iran violating nuclear deal

US Ambassador to the UN says world must stop putting flawed deal ahead of stopping Iranian terrorism, ballistic missile tests.

Ambassador Haley says Iran violating nuclear deal

North Korea: We have 'more gift packages' for US

'The recent self-defense measures by my country are a gift package addressed to none other than the US.'

North Korea: We have 'more gift packages' for US

Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea

German Chancellor and U.S. President urge UN to quickly agree on tougher sanctions following North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea

US: North Korea is begging for war

Ambassador Nikki Haley says international community has 'kicked the can down the road,' and now 'there is no more road left.'

US: North Korea is begging for war

Who is paying to keep infiltrators in Tel Aviv?

New report shows European Union, United Nations bankrolling efforts to fight deportation of illegal immigrants living in south Tel Aviv.

Who is paying to keep infiltrators in Tel Aviv?

Abbas is going to defy Trump and Netanyahu at the UN

Abbas is going to defy Trump and Netanyahu at the UN

Foreign Ministry calls for 'determined action' by UNIFIL

Foreign Ministry welcomes resolution renewing UNIFIL's mandate on the Lebanese border.

Foreign Ministry calls for 'determined action' by UNIFIL

US: Hamas boasts are proof of Iranian violations

US Ambassador to the UN says Hamas statements of receiving weapons from Iran show Iran is violating Un resolutions banning weapons exports.

US: Hamas boasts are proof of Iranian violations

UN Ambassador: We expect UN Chief to be objective

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon says Israel's mission during visit is to show UN Secretary General Guterres what Israeli reality is like.

UN Ambassador: We expect UN Chief to be objective

'UN Chief should apologize to terror victims' families'

UN Secretary General Guterres visits terrorists' families, lays wreath on arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat's grave. Terror victims: Apologize.

'UN Chief should apologize to terror victims' families'

'UN Secretary-General understands, so things will change'

Israel's UN Ambassador says Secretary-General moved by visit to Israel, understands Israel's challenges better than past UN heads.

'UN Secretary-General understands, so things will change'

'The UN has a real obsession against Israel'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says UN obsession with Israel leads to many more condemnations of Israel than even Syria.

'The UN has a real obsession against Israel'

'UN money is paving the way for the next murder'

Families of Israelis murdered by terrorists slam UN, demand UN Sec.-Gen. cut funding for groups which provide legal aid to terrorists.

'UN money is paving the way for the next murder'

UN chief: Jerusalem is a holy place for three religions

Antonio Guterres, asked about UNESCO resolutions, says it is "clear" that Jerusalem is a holy city for three religions.

UN chief: Jerusalem is a holy place for three religions

Coordinator to General Secretary: Hamas harming Gaza's citizens

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, briefs UN Secretary-General on Hamas' conduct towards Gaza civilian population.

Coordinator to General Secretary: Hamas harming Gaza's citizens

Defense Minister: Hamas makes unreasonable demands

DM Avigdor Liberman meets with UN Secretary-General on Iranian hegemony in Syria and IDF KIA held in Gaza.

Defense Minister: Hamas makes unreasonable demands

Netanyahu to UN Secretary-General: Obey the law

Prime Minister Netanyahu raises issue of illegal construction in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv UN compound.

Netanyahu to UN Secretary-General: Obey the law

PM to UN Chief: You've allowed Palestinian hatred to thrive

Watch: Israeli PM meets UN Secretary-General, calls to 'turn the page' on Israel-UN relations, but adds UN has tolerated Arab anti-Semitism.

PM to UN Chief: You've allowed Palestinian hatred to thrive

UN Chief: Desire to destroy Israel is modern anti-Semitism

UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Yad Vashem, says he's committed to fighting anti-Semitism.

UN Chief: Desire to destroy Israel is modern anti-Semitism

PM Netanyahu to UN chief: We're worried about Iran

Netanyahu tells UN Secretary General Guterres about Iran's control of Syria and threat to Israel, Guterres expected to request aid for Gaza.

PM Netanyahu to UN chief: We're worried about Iran

UN Secretary-General arrives in Israel

António Guterres to visit Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem during Israel trip.

UN Secretary-General arrives in Israel

Trump envoy meets with Israel Ambassador to UN

White House rep meets with Ambassador Danny Danon to discuss cooperation between US, Israel at international body.

Trump envoy meets with Israel Ambassador to UN

Haley: UNIFIL shows 'lack of understanding'

U.S. Ambassador calls for inspections of Iranian military bases, says UN forces in Lebanon turn blind eye to Iran’s arming of Hezbollah.

Haley: UNIFIL shows 'lack of understanding'

UN gives Gaza $2.5 million for electricity crisis

United Nations releases $2.5 million from humanitarian fund to cover urgent needs in Gaza.

UN gives Gaza $2.5 million for electricity crisis

UN Secretary General to arrive in Israel next week

Jerusalem to present UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres with map of security threats facing Israel.

UN Secretary General to arrive in Israel next week

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

Two North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist

Trump administration urging UN not to publish “blacklist” of firms doing business in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist

Danon: UN Human Rights chief 'world’s most senior BDS activist'

Israeli UN Ambassador slams UN blacklist of companies working in Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem, and Golan Heights.

Danon: UN Human Rights chief 'world’s most senior BDS activist'

Reenactment of historic UN Israel vote back after cancellation

Arab pressure or international pressure? New York museum rescinds decision to cancel historical event marking UN vote for Israel.

Reenactment of historic UN Israel vote back after cancellation

Queens Museum reinstates event celebrating Israel

Queens Museum reinstates event marking resolution that called for Israel's establishment.

Queens Museum reinstates event celebrating Israel

Danon responds

Queens Museum boycotts Israel

NY Museum where historic UN partition vote took places cancels planned reenactment of vote at behest of pro-BDS director.

Queens Museum boycotts Israel

United Nations:

November 29 Israel Independence reenactment event canceled

BDS and Palestinian pressure cancel event; Israel's UN ambassador Danon struggles to reverse decision.

November 29 Israel Independence reenactment event canceled

Cape Verde denies it will stop voting against Israel at UN

Cape Verde denies it said it would no longer vote against Israel at the UN, but says it does want to strengthen relations with Israel.

Cape Verde denies it will stop voting against Israel at UN

'We will not allow UN agencies to become branches of Hamas'

Israel's UN Ambassador reacts to Shin Bet investigation suggesting that UN official in Gaza colluded with Hamas.

'We will not allow UN agencies to become branches of Hamas'

Haley: UN should investigate Hezbollah violations in Lebanon

U.S ambassador to the UN urges peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to take on an expanded mission.

Haley: UN should investigate Hezbollah violations in Lebanon

UN chief to make first trip to Israel

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to visit Israel and PA at the end of the month.

UN chief to make first trip to Israel

Report: Terror attacks by Arab children on the rise

Human Rights NGO accuses UN of enabling PA to incite children to murder Jews by willfully ignoring incitement and encouragement of terror.

Report: Terror attacks by Arab children on the rise

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

United States, France, Britain and Germany push for action at Security Council following Iran's launch of a satellite.

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

Cape Verde to stop voting against Israel at UN

African island country announces it will stop voting against Israel in the United Nations. Netanyahu welcomes move.

Cape Verde to stop voting against Israel at UN

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon speaks to United Nations about unrest in Jerusalem, says there's 'always another excuse for terror.'

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Watch: PA ambassador to UN justifies slaughter of Israeli family

Questioned on Halamish masscare, PA ambassador says world cannot 'expect all Palestinians to be angels' and that 'resistance' is natural.

Watch: PA ambassador to UN justifies slaughter of Israeli family

Amb. Danon stuns UN Security Council

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says PA incitement to blame for barbaric terror attack on Jewish family at their Shabbat table.

Amb. Danon stuns UN Security Council

UN Ambassador: Security Council must immediately condemn attack

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon calls on UN to condemn terror attack, British Minister compares murder to Temple Mount security precautions.

UN Ambassador: Security Council must immediately condemn attack

UN envoy concerned over Temple Mount

UN's Middle East envoy urges all sides to de-escalate the tension in Jerusalem.

UN envoy concerned over Temple Mount

Will UNESCO ever condemn Temple Mount terror attack?

Israeli delegation pushes UNESCO to condemn deadly terror attack which took place at UNESCO World Heritage Site. But will UNESCO act?

Will UNESCO ever condemn Temple Mount terror attack?

'It's important that Israel's story be told'

David Kramer recently authored a book displaying a different side of Israel to the world.

'It's important that Israel's story be told'

EU, UN condemn Temple Mount attack

European Union and UN Secretary-General condemn terrorist attack in Jerusalem, urge preservation of Temple Mount status quo.

EU, UN condemn Temple Mount attack

UN Envoy to Middle East: Peace with Arab states can't come first

Nikolay Mladenov claims that, despite US wishes, normalizing relations with Arab states cannot come before a peace agreement with PA.

UN Envoy to Middle East: Peace with Arab states can't come first

UN: Gaza may be already unlivable

UN official says Hamas-run enclave has reached 'point of unlivability' amid water and electricity crisis.

UN: Gaza may be already unlivable