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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

Danon: Middle East envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

Israel's UN Ambassador blasts remarks by the UN's Middle East Envoy who said “Israeli settlement expansion” harmed peace.

Danon: Middle East envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

UN awarded contracts to Assad associates despite sanctions

Guardian newspaper reveals the UN has awarded contracts to people closely associated with Syrian President as part of an aid program.

UN awarded contracts to Assad associates despite sanctions

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

UN’s Middle East envoy claims Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace. Netanyahu: The envoy is distorting history.

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

Israel dismisses UN's 'unfounded' claims

Foreign Ministry dismisses UN's demand that employee arrested for assisting Hamas be released on the grounds of diplomatic immunity.

Israel dismisses UN's 'unfounded' claims

UN: Release our employee - who worked with Hamas

UN Ambassador Danny Danon: "Israel operates according to the law...we do not grant immunity to terrorists trying to harm our citizens."

UN: Release our employee - who worked with Hamas

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN investigation finds Syrian President's forces carried out at least two chemical attacks, and ISIS jihadists used mustard gas as a weapon.

UN report determines both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN honors fallen IDF soldier in new exhibition

While family and activists are working to return his body held by terrorists in Gaza, Hadar Goldin's art will be exhibited at the UN in NYC.

UN honors fallen IDF soldier in new exhibition

UN official blasts 'sinful' carnage in Aleppo

UN top aid official Stephen O'Brien voices anger at world powers' inability to agree on a truce to allow aid into Syria's second city.

UN official blasts 'sinful' carnage in Aleppo

Missing soldier's drawings to be displayed in special UN exhibit

Hadar Goldin's drawings will be displayed in one of the main exhibition areas of the UN headquarters during the upcoming General Assembly.

Missing soldier's drawings to be displayed in special UN exhibit

UN buying 'blue and white'

UN purchases from Israel have increased by over one hundred percent over the past two years, new report shows.

UN buying 'blue and white'

Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'

Russia has announced its intent to join a proposed UN weekly ceasefire to aid civilians embroiled in the Syrian conflict.

Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'

UN demands justice for worker who assisted Hamas

Watch: UN speaks out about Israel's allegations that aid meant for Palestinian civilians has been allocated to help Hamas terror efforts.

UN demands justice for worker who assisted Hamas

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

Russia searching for solutions for war-torn Aleppo

Russia is considering expanding a three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo. UN: A 48-hour halt in fighting was needed to bring in aid.

Russia searching for solutions for war-torn Aleppo

UN to probe Hamas aid allegation

UN vows internal probe after Israel arrests UNDP worker who provided help to Hamas.

UN to probe Hamas aid allegation

UN aid agency official collaborated with Hamas

Indictment filed against engineer for the UN Development Program who took advantage of his position to aid Hamas terror activities.

UN aid agency official collaborated with Hamas

UN: Two million at risk of siege, starvation in Syria's Aleppo

UN demands "humanitarian pause" in fighting between regime forces and rebels in Aleppo so as to bring in food and medical supplies.

UN: Two million at risk of siege, starvation in Syria's Aleppo

UN envoy concerned over World Vision funding Hamas

UN envoy expresses concerns over World Vision's transfer of funds to Hamas, but also calls for fair trial for Muhammad Halabi.

UN envoy concerned over World Vision funding Hamas

'If they see the facts, they won't believe Palestinian lies'

Ambassador to the UN Danon explains why Israel visit by 11 ambassadors is so important, claiming they will not be deceived easily anymore.

'If they see the facts, they won't believe Palestinian lies'

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Since Jordan closed its border with Syria in June, tens of thousands of refugees remain trapped between war and starvation.

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Danon: UN breeds 'incubators of terrorism'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon questions how much UN can oversee its "humanitarian aid."

Danon: UN breeds 'incubators of terrorism'

Delegation of UN Ambassadors Visits Site of Sarona Terror Attack

Israeli Ambassador Danon: We Explained to the Ambassadors, There’s No Difference Between Terror in Tel Aviv and terror in Paris.

Delegation of UN Ambassadors Visits Site of Sarona Terror Attack

UN invites Syria to new peace talks

UN deputy Syria envoy invites Damascus to new peace talks with the opposition at the end of August.

UN invites Syria to new peace talks

Golan Druze leader rips UN claim of ‘hardship of occupation’

Leader of Druze community in Golan slams UN accusations against Israel as 'total joke'.

Golan Druze leader rips UN claim of ‘hardship of occupation’

UN remembers Israeli athletes murdered in 1972 Olympics

Israeli Mission to the UN holds memorial event to honor the Israeli athletes murdered in the attack on the 1972 Munich Olympics.

UN remembers Israeli athletes murdered in 1972 Olympics

UN institution condemns Israeli 'occupation'

UN Economic and Social Council passes resolution condemning Israel for the economic and social repercussions of the “occupation”.

UN institution condemns Israeli 'occupation'

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Lebanese envoy to the UN accuses Israel of repeatedly violating truce which ended 2nd Lebanon War; Amb. Danon says opposite is true.

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

The UN called for a 48-hour truce in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in order to send aid to the civilians.

UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon takes some time to answer a few questions about Hezbollah and life representing Israel in the UN.

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

As fighting rages in the streets of Juba, an IsraAid team is blockaded in South Sudan. The organization is racing to save them in time.

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Special UN court set up to prosecute killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri cancels decision to try Mustafa Badreddine.

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Ambassador Danon calls for UN to condemn Kiryat Arba murder

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls for UN Security Council to condemn Ariel murder, 'put end to Palestinian incitement'

Ambassador Danon calls for UN to condemn Kiryat Arba murder

UNRWA denies hiding Israel-free map during visit by UN chief

Gaza school run by UNRWA hides map which erases Israel during visit by UN chief Ban Ki-moon, then denies incident ever took place.

UNRWA denies hiding Israel-free map during visit by UN chief

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

PM u calls on Ban Ki-moon to help secure the release of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin and Avera Mengistu, held by Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

UN chief calls on Israel, PA to fight 'extremism'

Ban Ki-moon blasts 'occupation' for 'undermining' peace, calls on both sides to rein in 'extremism'.

UN chief calls on Israel, PA to fight 'extremism'

Hoenlein: It's about Israel's right to exist

Watch: Leader of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations speaks about BDS, anti-Semitism and the UN.

Hoenlein: It's about Israel's right to exist

IDF hero's widow to Israeli envoy: Challenge PA incitement at UN

Yael Weissman, widow of murdered IDF soldier Tuvia Yanai Weissman, meets Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon in New York.

IDF hero's widow to Israeli envoy: Challenge PA incitement at UN

Palestinians furious over Israel heading UN committee

Palestinian ambassador to UN: We worked hard to prevent it but failed.

Palestinians furious over Israel heading UN committee

A first - Israel elected to lead UN committee

Israel voted to chair Legal Committee, first permanent committee led by Israel in history.

A first - Israel elected to lead UN committee

Israeli UN Ambassador encourages pro-Israel activity

Ambassador Danny Danon: Every pro-Israel event helps spread the message and supports the work of the Israeli UN mission.

Israeli UN Ambassador encourages pro-Israel activity

Arab MK cooperates with Palestinians against Israel

Ayman Odeh asked UN to investigate Israel through the PA representatives to the global body.

Arab MK cooperates with Palestinians against Israel

UN Security Council condemns Tel Aviv terror attack

Following Danon's letter, Security Council condemns Tel Aviv attack, calls to bring its perpetrators to justice.

UN Security Council condemns Tel Aviv terror attack

UN chief 'shocked' that Hamas praised Tel Aviv attack

UN Secretary-General condemns Tel Aviv terrorist attack, criticizes Hamas for praising it.

UN chief 'shocked' that Hamas praised Tel Aviv attack

PA claims: Israel is polluting our territory

PA complains to UN institution, claims Israel dumped hazardous waste in its territory.

PA claims: Israel is polluting our territory

Danon demands that the UN condemn terrorism

Danon: When the international community refuses to condemn terror against Israelis, the next attack is only a matter of time.

Danon demands that the UN condemn terrorism

Watch: Parents of murdered Israeli teens hosted at the UN

Parents of Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Sha'er and Naftali Frenkel, abducted and murdered by Hamas, visit UN HQ as guests of Israeli Ambassador.

Watch: Parents of murdered Israeli teens hosted at the UN

Israel takes anti-boycott fight to halls of United Nations

United Nations hall used for largest anti-BDS event on record.

Israel takes anti-boycott fight to halls of United Nations

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Danon: We declared war on BDS at the UN General Assembly

Israeli UN Ambassador details 'historic event' of 2,000 Jews and Christians declaring to Israel's enemies: 'We are here to fight and win.'

Danon: We declared war on BDS at the UN General Assembly

Outcry after Egyptian official calls Africans 'dogs and slaves'

Kenyan diplomat demands apology from Cairo after Arab diplomat's racist remarks at UN environment conference.

Outcry after Egyptian official calls Africans 'dogs and slaves'

Live from the UN: Building bridges – not boycotts

Israel's Mission to the UN and World Jewish Congress host conference on battling the delegitimization of Israel.

Live from the UN: Building bridges – not boycotts

Poll: A third of Americans back BDS

Ahead of UN conference on Israel boycott, Danon presents poll showing 'young people are less committed to special tie with Israel.'

Poll: A third of Americans back BDS

Canada once again backs Israel at the UN

Trudeau government votes against WHO resolution singling out only Israel.

Canada once again backs Israel at the UN

'This is anti-Semitism'

WHO singles out Israel as world’s only ‘health rights violator’

World Health Organization's UN resolution marks Israel as the world’s only violator of ‘mental, physical and environmental health.’

WHO singles out Israel as world’s only ‘health rights violator’

UN report blasts Hamas over executions - but raps Israel as well

UN envoy takes Hamas to task over executions, while chiding Israel over terrorist deaths.

UN report blasts Hamas over executions - but raps Israel as well

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Jewish reggae singer to perform at UN General Assembly as part of conference against BDS.

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Danon defeats UN ban on Israel exhibit

Ambassador hails 'a clear victory for Israeli truth,' as UN folds on censoring Zionist exhibit on Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Danon defeats UN ban on Israel exhibit

Arabs angered by UN exhibit calling Jerusalem Israel's capital

Arab and Islamic nations demand the UN remove a panel from an Israeli exhibition that calls Jerusalem "the capital of the Jewish people".

Arabs angered by UN exhibit calling Jerusalem Israel's capital

UN spokesman confirms Venezuelan envoy apologized to Danon

UN spokesman says Venezuela's envoy told senior UN official Edmond Mulet that he is against any form of anti-Semitism.

UN spokesman confirms Venezuelan envoy apologized to Danon