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'UN Won't Stop ISIS Even if it Beheads Everyone in Libya'

Libyan Ambassador to the UN reveals Security Council ignoring help requests to stop ISIS's local rampage, and thereby 'encourages' it.

'UN Won't Stop ISIS Even if it Beheads Everyone in Libya'

Elkin Blasts Leftist Attacks on Israel's New UN Ambassador

'A right-winger can be appointed to the UN,' Ze'ev Elkin thunders in response to rampant leftist criticism of Danny Danon's new post.

Elkin Blasts Leftist Attacks on Israel's New UN Ambassador

UN Aid Chief to Pay Visit to Syria

Stephen O'Brien, the UN's top aid official, will pay his first visit to Syria next week to step up relief efforts for the war-torn country.

UN Aid Chief to Pay Visit to Syria

Watch: UN Forum Plans War Against Christian Anti-Semitism

50 years since Catholic Church changed stance on anti-Semitism, special forum urges Christians to recognize 'Christian roots are Jewish.'

Watch: UN Forum Plans War Against Christian Anti-Semitism

UN Warns of Shortage in Food Assistance to Iraq

A major shortage of aid funding for Iraq threatens food assistance, warns the UN's humanitarian coordinator for the country.

UN Warns of Shortage in Food Assistance to Iraq

Dozens of Palestinian Security Prisoners Join Hunger Strike

Over 100 terrorist detainees in Nafha Prison announce a hunger strike in solidarity with hospitalized prisoner Mohammad Allan.

Dozens of Palestinian Security Prisoners Join Hunger Strike

UN Envoy: Don't Let Extremists Escalate the Situation

UN’s Middle East envoy warns against allowing extremists to escalate the situation, following the death of Sa'ad Dawabshe.

UN Envoy: Don't Let Extremists Escalate the Situation

Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack

Israeli ambassador urges UN Secretary-General to condemn attack in Samaria, just as he condemns terror against Palestinians.

Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack

Christians at UN: We Didn't Replace the Jewish Covenant

Pro-Israel Christian groups to plan the fight against Christian anti-Semitism at special UN forum; 'our Biblical duty to defend the Jews.'

Christians at UN: We Didn't Replace the Jewish Covenant

Arab League Urges UN to Act Against Israeli 'Terrorist Crimes'

Arab League foreign ministers agree to call on the UN to protect Palestinian Arabs from Israeli "terrorist crimes".

Arab League Urges UN to Act Against Israeli 'Terrorist Crimes'

Jordan Demands UN 'End Israeli Occupation'

Kingdom joins PA to demand UN Security Council 'defend Palestinian nation' after arson attack, in escalation of diplomatic war.

Jordan Demands UN 'End Israeli Occupation'

UN Chief Blasts 'Settler Violence' After Arson Attack

Ban Ki-moon condemns the killing of 18-month-old Arab baby, blames "repeated acts of settler violence".

UN Chief Blasts 'Settler Violence' After Arson Attack

UN Envoy Invites Syrians to Parallel, Thematic Talks

'Sadly there is still no consensus on the way forward,' UN envoy to Syria laments.

UN Envoy Invites Syrians to Parallel, Thematic Talks

Ban Hails Deal as 'Vital Contribution' to Middle East Peace

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon welcomes 'historic' Iran deal as 'testament to the value of dialogue' - before the terms are published.

Ban Hails Deal as 'Vital Contribution' to Middle East Peace

Could ISIS Sue America?

It sounds ludicrous - but that's no different to the international community allowing Hamas to wage 'warefare' against Israel UK spox says.

Could ISIS Sue America?

Yemen's Government Places Conditions on Truce with Houthis

Yemen's government tells UN it would agree to a truce if key "guarantees" are met.

Yemen's Government Places Conditions on Truce with Houthis

Iran Demands: Lift UN Arms Embargo

Arms embargo issue the latest in last-minute demands as a Tuesday deadline for a final deal looms ahead.

Iran Demands: Lift UN Arms Embargo

'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy as Rest of the World'

Israeli ambassador to UN, Ron Prosor, blasts Secretary-General for issuing no condemnation of terror attacks against innocent Israelis.

'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy as Rest of the World'

'The UN Must Overcome its Obsession with Israel'

World Jewish Congress leads 1,000-strong rally in Geneva, urging UN, in midst of discussion on Gaza war, to treat Israel more fairly.

'The UN Must Overcome its Obsession with Israel'

Report: Netanyahu Considering Severing Ties with UNHRC

Prime Minister allegedly says in closed session that UNHRC's Gaza report has placed its relationship with Israel at risk.

Report: Netanyahu Considering Severing Ties with UNHRC

Hotovely: The Flotilla Doesn't Change Our Right to Self-Defense

In a special interview with Arutz Sheva, Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel is using good "quiet diplomacy" to combat the latest flotilla.

Hotovely: The Flotilla Doesn't Change Our Right to Self-Defense

British Commander: Anti-Israel UN Report is Dangerous

Col. Kemp debunks UN report showing how it contradicts itself, lacks military expertise and completely adopted Hamas narrative.

British Commander: Anti-Israel UN Report is Dangerous

UN to Netanyahu: Translate Your Words into Actions

UN calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop building in Judea and Samaria as a means of showing commitment to "two-state solution".

UN to Netanyahu: Translate Your Words into Actions

Former Ambassador: UN Report on Gaza 'Completely Predictable'

When the UN decides to investigate Israel, “you can write the report in advance,” says former Ambassador John Bolton.

Former Ambassador: UN Report on Gaza 'Completely Predictable'

'No One is Surprised Anymore that Israel is Singled Out'

NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind says that no one should be surprised that the biased UN accused Israel of "war crimes" in Gaza.

'No One is Surprised Anymore that Israel is Singled Out'

State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council

State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.

State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council

UN Investigators Denounce 'Unspeakable Suffering' of Syrians

In new report, UN investigators denounce the deliberate targeting of civilians in Syria's civil war.

UN Investigators Denounce 'Unspeakable Suffering' of Syrians

Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded NGOs Returns to Knesset

Law to mandate full transparency from NGOs under foreign influence, tax foreign state donations by 37%.

Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded NGOs Returns to Knesset

Top US General Slams UN Report on Gaza as 'Inaccurate'

Retired air force general notes UN fails to account for Hamas's 'gross violations' of international law during Protective Edge.

Top US General Slams UN Report on Gaza as 'Inaccurate'

White House Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense

White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.

White House Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense

Former Ambassador: Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time

Former Ambassador Alan Baker reacts to UN report on Gaza, says it is a "political report by a political committee."

Former Ambassador: Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time

Expert: Saying Israel Attacked Civilians in Gaza Means Nothing

Lt. Col. (res) David Benjamin explains that any "military infrastructure" in Gaza is hidden behind civilian buildings.

Expert: Saying Israel Attacked Civilians in Gaza Means Nothing

Rivlin to UN: Israel Faces Unique Moral Dilemmas

President Reuven Rivlin notes he trusts the IDF completely to make the right decisions during conflict after damning UN report.

Rivlin to UN: Israel Faces Unique Moral Dilemmas

NGO Monitor: UN Report 'Tarnished' by Citing 'Biased' NGOs

UN Commission's use of 'unreliable' NGOs as references causes report on Operation Protective Edge to lack all 'credibility.'

NGO Monitor: UN Report 'Tarnished' by Citing 'Biased' NGOs

Imagine: The Israeli Version

Film to the tune of John Lennon's 'Imagine' blasts the 'self-righteous hypocrisy' of the global community vis-a-vis Israel.

Imagine: The Israeli Version

'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'

Naftali Bennett slams leftist organizations for contributing to 'war crimes' allegations in UN report.

'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'

'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'

MK Haim Yellin attacks UN report at Knesset, while holding up photograph of 4-year-old Daniel Tragerman, killed during Protective Edge.

'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'

Hamas 'Salutes' UN Gaza Report for Condemning Israel

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhum says Hamas welcomes report; PLO says reinforces 'our will to go to ICC'

Hamas 'Salutes' UN Gaza Report for Condemning Israel

Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Commit War Crimes

Prime Minister condemns UN report alleging Israeli war crimes, and HRC for 'doing everything but worrying about human rights.'

Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Commit War Crimes

'UN Report Has Jewish Blood on its Hands'

Israel quickly responds to 'biased' and 'prejudicial' UN report alleging it committed war crimes during Operation Protective Edge.

'UN Report Has Jewish Blood on its Hands'

'Warping the reality'

UN Report Accuses Israel and Hamas of Possible War Crimes

Long-awaited UN probe report presents anti-Israel findings, Liberman responds: 'UN is committing crimes against humanity.'

UN Report Accuses Israel and Hamas of Possible War Crimes

Yemen Talks End Without Agreement

Yemen's exiled government and Houthi rebels end talks in Geneve without even agreeing on even a temporary ceasefire.

Yemen Talks End Without Agreement

MK Fumes: 'My Friends Died to Save Human Lives' in Gaza War

Haim Yellin pens fiery letter to UN Secretary-General reminding him that IDF soldiers died to protect Gazan children.

MK Fumes: 'My Friends Died to Save Human Lives' in Gaza War

'The UN Has Never Been Honest'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett reaffirms Israel's humaneness after the UN claims Israel deliberately made Gazan children suffer.

'The UN Has Never Been Honest'

Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy' After Ban's Comments on Gaza

"There is no limit to the hypocrisy", says PM after UN chief accuses Israel of making Gazan children "suffer".

Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy' After Ban's Comments on Gaza

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His 'Outrageous' Anti-Israel Bias

Pointing out daily slaughter of children in Middle East, deputy FM slams UN head's accusation about Gazan children.

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His 'Outrageous' Anti-Israel Bias

Ban Bashes Israel for Making Gazan Children 'Suffer'

UN demands Israel make steps to protect children in Gaza, failing to note Hamas civilian shields and embedding of terror infrastructure.

Ban Bashes Israel for Making Gazan Children 'Suffer'

UNHCR: West Should 'Follow' Turkey's Example on Syrian Refugees

Turkey has taken in 1.8 million Syrian refugees since 2011, but Western countries not doing enough to share the burden, UN chief says.

UNHCR: West Should 'Follow' Turkey's Example on Syrian Refugees

US Will 'Push Back Against Efforts to Delegitimize Israel'

Ambassador Samantha Power downplays concerns over Obama's comments on 're-evaluating' policy towards Israel at the UN.

US Will 'Push Back Against Efforts to Delegitimize Israel'

Danish Official Who Snubbed Israel to Head UNGA

Former Danish parliament speaker Mogens Lykketoft urges 'human rights' and 'peace' - but refused to meet with Israeli officials.

Danish Official Who Snubbed Israel to Head UNGA

Report: Hamas Considering 5-Year Ceasefire

Hamas officials travel to Qatar to work out final details of ceasefire offer under alleged UN supervision; Israel expected to agree.

Report: Hamas Considering 5-Year Ceasefire

Yaalon: IDF Not Afraid to be a Moral Army

Defense Minister stresses the IDF 'does not compromise on any principle of morality, or of law.'

Yaalon: IDF Not Afraid to be a Moral Army

Netanyahu: UN Gaza Report a 'Waste of Time'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu praises official Israeli counter-report, says other reports' goal to 'blacken the State of Israel.'

Netanyahu: UN Gaza Report a 'Waste of Time'

Netanyahu Vows to 'Expose Truth' Before UN Gaza Report

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu hails report from top military officers vindicating Israel's conduct during Gaza war.

Netanyahu Vows to 'Expose Truth' Before UN Gaza Report

IDF Took 'Extensive Measures' to Protect Civilians in Gaza War

Panel of high-ranking military officials vindicates Israel's conduct during Protective Edge ahead of UN fact-finding mission.

IDF Took 'Extensive Measures' to Protect Civilians in Gaza War

North Korea Flouts UN Sanctions by Arming Angola

Diplomats reveal Communist nuclear regime is breaching UN sanctions by sending military parts, presidential guard trainers to Angola.

North Korea Flouts UN Sanctions by Arming Angola

Report Reveals UN Peacekeepers Trade Goods for Sex

New UN oversight report exposes 'transactional sex' exploiting poverty-stricken women and children is common among UN forces.

Report Reveals UN Peacekeepers Trade Goods for Sex

UN's Syria Envoy Extends Talks Until July

Staffan de Mistura extends wide-ranging talks by another month.

UN's Syria Envoy Extends Talks Until July

UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Sanctions Violations

UN monitors say governments are not reporting new incidents of Iran violating Security Council sanctions.

UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Sanctions Violations

US Diplomats Reveal EU Sanctions Assault After Iran Deal

Senior diplomats expose EU sanctions list all ready to force Israel into 'peace talk' concessions; Obama is threatening to let it happen.

US Diplomats Reveal EU Sanctions Assault After Iran Deal