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Danon visits Dubai in secret

Israel's UN ambassador visits Dubai in secret to attend UN conference, despite lack of relations between Israel and UAE.

Danon visits Dubai in secret

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Security Council extends mandate of a panel investigating chemical attacks in Syria until November 18.

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Kosher food to be served in UN cafeterias

Amidst anti-Israel resolutions, Israel Ambassador Danon wins small victory: UN agrees to serve kosher food.

Kosher food to be served in UN cafeterias

Kerry blasts UN Human Rights Council for anti-Israel bias

US Secretary of State chastises UN body for 'biased focus on Israel'.

Kerry blasts UN Human Rights Council for anti-Israel bias

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Israel condemned for its treatment of B'Tselem

UN Rapporteur blasts Israel's "worrying" reaction to B'Tselem's appearance before the UN Security Council.

Israel condemned for its treatment of B'Tselem

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Due to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

UNESCO passes new anti-Israel resolution

Measure demands Israel cease efforts against Jerusalem holy places, again ignores Jewish ties to Temple Mount.

UNESCO passes new anti-Israel resolution

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

As new UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem looms, Ted Cruz rips Obama administration for ignoring bipartisan opposition.

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

Greece returns Syrians to Turkey

Greece defends decision to return Syrians to Turkey.

Greece returns Syrians to Turkey

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

The Israeli Ambassador to the UN says that the UN's funding of B'Tselem has to stop and that Israel can still count on the US at the UN.

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

The head of Jewish Home Party's Druze forum slams UNESCO vote, says even children know the land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel.

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

Caroline Glick op-ed: Israel must go on offensive at UN

Journalist and author Caroline Glick says Israel must be more aggressive at the UN to prevent US from using Security Council against Israel.

Caroline Glick op-ed: Israel must go on offensive at UN

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

UN General Assembly officially appoints Antonio Guterres to replace Ban Ki-moon.

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

MK Kish: Time to disconnect from B'Tselem and Peace Now

MK says we must disconnect from leftist organizations because they have cut themselves off from the rest of the nation and its suffering.

MK Kish: Time to disconnect from B'Tselem and Peace Now

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

UNESCO resolution expected to pass not only denies Temple Mount's Jewish ties, but also portrays Western Wall as Muslim holy site.

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

UN chief calls for war crimes investigation against Syria

Ban Ki-moon again asks the Security Council to formally request that the ICC begin investigations of war crimes in Syria.

UN chief calls for war crimes investigation against Syria

As Obama prepares to ambush Israel what will American Jews do?

As Obama prepares to ambush Israel what will American Jews do?

Danon to UN: Why don't you ask PA to condemn terror attack?

Israeli Ambassador to UN shows Arab celebrations following deadly shooting attack, calls on Security Council to demand PA condemnation.

Danon to UN: Why don't you ask PA to condemn terror attack?

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

NY Times tells Obama to pass decision in UN spelling out borders of Israel, 'Palestine.'

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

UN chooses Ban Ki-moon's replacement

Ex-PM of Portugal selected as next UN Secretary-General.

UN chooses Ban Ki-moon's replacement

Watch: Who refused to join in congratulating Israel at UN?

As representatives from around the world congratulated Israel as it chairs UN committee for first time ever, one representative refused.

Watch: Who refused to join in congratulating Israel at UN?

António Guterres to be next UN secretary general

The UN Security Council says Portugal’s Antonio Guterres is unanimous choice to be next UN secretary-general

António Guterres to be next UN secretary general

Ban orders inquiry into bombing of aid convoy

UN Secretary-General announces a board of inquiry will investigate the bombing of an aid convoy in Syria.

Ban orders inquiry into bombing of aid convoy

UN aid chief: Aleppo facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

United Nations aid chief warns that Aleppo faces a humanitarian catastrophe "unlike any" witnessed so far in Syria's brutal five-year war.

UN aid chief: Aleppo facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

Memorial ceremony for Peres held in United Nations

UN Secretary-General, US Ambassador, join representatives from more than 40 countries to pay last respects to Israeli president.

Memorial ceremony for Peres held in United Nations

UN ambassador Danon wants kosher food at UN cafeterias

A new initiative by Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon has UN restaurants putting kosher food on the menu.

UN ambassador Danon wants kosher food at UN cafeterias

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

President Obama calls Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian' - in contradiction to international law.

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

Netanyahu offers Israeli technology to African nations

Netanyahu and UN Ambassador Danny Danon hold special event focusing on Israeli innovation in Africa and developing countries.

Netanyahu offers Israeli technology to African nations

Danon rips Abbas' UN speech as 'ticking time bomb' of incitement

Israeli Ambassador to United Nations warns PA leader's accusations of 'Israeli aggression against holy sites' could spark attacks.

Danon rips Abbas' UN speech as 'ticking time bomb' of incitement

Netanyahu: Change is coming to the UN

'Lay down your arms - the war against Israel at the United Nations has ended.' Prime Mininster invites Abbas to address Israeli Knesset.

Netanyahu: Change is coming to the UN

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution

'Israeli settlers are just like terrorists', says PA president at UN. Abbas demands UK apologize for Balfour Declaration.

Abbas: Israel destroying two-state solution

UN deputy says peace talks in Syria could resume in 'weeks'

After the breakdown of the Syrian ceasefire this week, UN envoy said he hopes peace talks could resume in coming weeks.

UN deputy says peace talks in Syria could resume in 'weeks'

UN 'ready' to resume Syria aid convoys

After a bombing of an aid convoy left 20 dead and suspended deliveries, UN says it is now ready to continue - if allowed to do so.

UN 'ready' to resume Syria aid convoys

Kerry tells UN that Russia must ground Syria air force

Still hoping to revive failed cease-fire, US Secretary of State demands that Russia force the grounding of Syrian regime air force.

Kerry tells UN that Russia must ground Syria air force

UN Security Council holds crisis meeting on Syria

As ceasefire falls apart and bombing rolls on, UN officials desperately cling to hope that truce can be reinstated.

UN Security Council holds crisis meeting on Syria

Danon to host UN event on Israeli innovation in Africa

Ambassador Danon: 'Momentous growth in Israel’s diplomatic and economic ties with Africa.'

Danon to host UN event on Israeli innovation in Africa

United States concludes Russia attacked Syrian aid convoy

Officials say the United States has reached the preliminary conclusion that Russian warplanes bombed aid convoy in Aleppo.

United States concludes Russia attacked Syrian aid convoy

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

In speech to UN General Assembly, Francois Hollande calls for 'quick end' to war in Syria, blames regime for collapse of truce.

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

Israeli Ambassador Danon blasts UN 'obsession with Israel'

After UN Secretary-General says 50 years of 'occupation' is 'madness', Ambassador Danon says the UN 'obsession' with Israel must end.

Israeli Ambassador Danon blasts UN 'obsession with Israel'

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

In his last UN General Assembly speech, President Obama speaks about his vision for global future, including Israel and the Palestinians.

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

Netanyahu: I'll speak truth to power at United Nations

Prime Minister promises UN will hear Israeli side of the story as he departs for US ahead of meeting with President Obama.

Netanyahu: I'll speak truth to power at United Nations

France planning big push for Mideast peace conference

Foreign Minister Ayrault looks to use annual UN event to push for Mideast peace conference, promises benefits package if deal reached.

France planning big push for Mideast peace conference

Syria: 12 killed as aid convoy attacked

18 trucks in a 31-vehicle convoy delivering aid attacked in Aleppo.

Syria: 12 killed as aid convoy attacked

'New diplomatic battle against Hamas'

Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon announces new initiative aimed at “battling diversion of humanitarian funds to Hamas terrorists in Gaza.”

'New diplomatic battle against Hamas'

War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

UN war crimes investigators asked European countries to allow them access to Syrian refugees who could help them document war crimes.

 War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

Netanyahu's rebuke to the UN is well-earned

Netanyahu's rebuke to the UN is well-earned

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

UN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat.

UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacks

'Netanyahu's comments unacceptable and outrageous'

UN Secretary General blasts Netanyahu, warns 'two-state solution in danger.'

'Netanyahu's comments unacceptable and outrageous'

Fallen soldier's drawings displayed at the UN

Special exhibit featuring the drawings of Hadar Goldin opens in the United Nations.

Fallen soldier's drawings displayed at the UN

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

Minister of Defense Liberman, orders security establishment to cease all communication with Nikolay Maldenov, UN coordinator to Middle East.

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

'Our son died during your ceasefire - take responsibility'

Parents of fallen soldier killed during ceasefire call upon UN to pressure Hamas to release their son's body for burial in Israel.

'Our son died during your ceasefire - take responsibility'

Anti-Israel UN seminar led by BDS activists

After biased UN conference in Pretoria, Ambassador Danon says 'Millions of Dollars diverted to serve as PR for the Palestinian cause'.

Anti-Israel UN seminar led by BDS activists

Syrian aid groups suspend ties with UN

More than 70 Syrian aid groups are suspending cooperation with the UN, accusing it of being manipulated by the Syrian regime.

 Syrian aid groups suspend ties with UN

UN to battle online anti-Semitism

UN forum on global anti-Semitism outlines plan for fighting online anti-Semitism and limiting its presence in social media.

UN to battle online anti-Semitism

'War crimes are a hallmark of this bloody conflict'

UN urges all parties involved in war in Syria to restore the collapsed cease-fire, accusing all sides in the conflict of war crimes.

'War crimes are a hallmark of this bloody conflict'

UN official: Israel should ratify nuclear test ban in 5 years

UN official says Israel should ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty within five years.

UN official: Israel should ratify nuclear test ban in 5 years

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Days after UN special envoy demands Israel halt construction in Judea and Samaria, government approves nearly 300 new units in Yesha.

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

Russia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons