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Liberman: Israel Will Not Be Dictated to by the PA

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman urges Israel to be proactive in fighting international pressure, forge ties with 'moderate' Arab world.

Kerry Trying to Prevent Israeli-Palestinian 'Showdown' at UN

US Secretary of State to meet with Netanyahu in Rome as PA wants UNSC resolution on statehood by end of year.

UN Official: Circumstances of Abu Ein's Death 'Disturbing'

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says the death of senior PA minister were "disturbing", calls for timely investigation.

UN Official: Israel Should be Investigated for Chemical Weapons

Israel has a large store of chemical weapons, a top UN official charged Wednesday, calling for an investigation into Israel's cache.

UN, EU Call for Investigation into Abu Ein's Death

UN, EU call for 'quick' investigation into death; Hamas vows revenge. IDF autopsy to be coordinated with PA.

Syria Demands UN Impose Sanctions on Israel

Syria’s Foreign Ministry demands UN impose sanctions in response to "Israeli aggression on Syrian soil", following alleged airstrikes.

'Zionists: Only Death Awaits You Here'

Palestinian boy uploads video to Youtube on anniversary of partition vote. Says resistance will continue and Palestine will soon be free.

Arab League Refuses to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

Categorical rejection of 'Jewish state law' from Arab League ahead of controversial vote; support for PA action against Israel in UN, ICC.

Israel's UN Ambassador: Europe Has Failed Us Again

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, hits out at European governments over their unilateral recognition of "Palestine".

UN Chief: More Countries Will Recognize 'Palestine'

Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel and PA to resume peace talks, predicts the “momentum” of countries recognizing “Palestine” will grow.

UN Chief: Israel, Palestinians 'Standing at the Precipice'

Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel, PA to return to negotiations 'before it's too late'; Europeans not bothering to wait to declare 'Palestine.'

PLO Delays UN Statehood Bid Again - For Iran Talks

PA foreign minister announces another delay of proposal to force Israeli withdrawals, citing need to lobby and UN priority on Iran talks.

Fatah: We Will Turn to UN by November 29

Despite pressure from the US, Fatah officials claim they will approach the UN about recognition of a Palestinian state by end of this week.

Abbas in Fiery Speech: We Will Stay in Our Country

PA Chairman slams Israel's policies and reiterates his intent to go to the UN, but also declares he's against terrorist attacks.

Jews at Prayer - Some Reflections

UN Chief Calls for 'Difficult Decisions' Following Attack

Ban Ki-moon condemns Har Nof terrorist attack, says leaders on both sides should make the difficult decisions that will promote stability.

'Expel the Families of the Terrorists'

Deputy Min. Ben-Dahan calls for expulsion and crackdown on Arab educational system; J'lem protests for 'revenge' and in front of UN in NYC.

UN Blames 'Occupation' for Jerusalem Violence, Calls for Talks

UN Security Council official claims talks could quell violence from Hamas, terrorists in Jerusalem - even if the facts say otherwise.

University Funded by EU, UN, Honors Jerusalem Murderer

Al-Quds University names tournament after 'heroic martyr': the Hamas terrorist who murdered two Israelis last week.

UN Chief Urges 'Dialogue' as Violence Continues

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges Israelis and Palestinians to reduce the simmering hostilities.

UN Envoy: Ignoring Terrorism is Similar to Supporting Terrorism

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, urges the international community to stand alongside Israel in the fight against terror.

UN Launches Inquiry into 'Israeli Strikes on Gaza Shelters'

UN head Ban Ki-moon announces commission of inquiry to investigate alleged Israeli strikes on Gaza schools during Operation Protective Edge.

Can You Hear it? The UN's Deafening Silence

Israel's Mission to the UN releases short clip illustrating UN Security Council's silence in the face of Palestinian terrorism.

PA Asks UN to Condemn Israel's 'Provocation'

The Palestinian Authority blames Israel for unrest in Jerusalem, accuses it of "provocation and incitement".

UN Envoy: Gaza Reconstruction Has Begun

UN's Middle East envoy says a program to reconstruct Gaza after this summer's war with Israel has begun.

Iran Claims Most Executions Are Over Drug Smuggling

93 percent of executions in the country involve drug smuggling, says Iranian official in response to UN report.

Malala Yousafzai to Donate $50K to Gaza

Enormous sum from Nobel Peace Prize winner to fund UNRWA schools - the same buildings which harbored Hamas's rockets.

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UN Security Council to Meet over Israeli Building in Jerusalem

UNSC to hold 'emergency meeting' in response to Jordanian request after Israel announces new Jewish homes in Jerusalem.

Israel: UN Must Declare Hamas a Terror Organization

Israel’s UN Mission in New York is starting to go on the counter-attack against Hamas.

Abbas Calls for UNSC Session Over Arab Rioting in Jerusalem

PA blames 'Israeli aggression' for constant Arab rioting in the capital - and has called for the UN to intervene.

Pakistan University Suspends Staff for Hosting 'Israel' Stall

Islamists attack stall showcasing Israeli culture at mock UN event at Islamic University in Islamabad; 'they smashed everything.'

UN Commends Israel for Fighting Ebola Outbreak

In rare nod, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon lauds Jewish state's efforts to send experts to Africa, says he can 'count on' Israel.

Erekat: If Our UN Bid Fails, We'll Join Int'l Organizations

PA chief negotiator threatens to apply for membership to 522 international organizations and statutes.

Hamas-sponsor Qatar Eyeing UN Control

Qatari Emir puts former PM in running for replacement of Ban Ki-Moon in 2016, as lead terror sponsor state aims to take over the UN.

UN Head Says Israel, Palestinians Must End 'Unilateral Actions'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says 'tough compromises' need to be made, insists 'two-state solution' the only way forward.

PA Confident on UN Vote Forcing Israeli Withdrawal by Year's End

PA FM claims enough UN Security Council votes to force through timetable plan on Israeli withdrawals, 'diplomatic downfall'.

Hezbollah Leader Snubs UN Envoy as Lebanon Tension Simmers

Hezbollah allies in Lebanon say Nasrallah refused to meet UN Syria envoy last week, sending deputy instead; local political tensions high.

Syria Tunnel Blast Proves Hezbollah Terror Tunnel Threat

Rebels obliterate army post and 60 soldiers using UN equipment and digging in rocky terrain - similar to that of Israel-Lebanese border.

Ebola and Islamic State Require the Same Prescription

Ban Says Gaza Ruin 'Beyond Description'

UN Secretary General expresses shock at destruction in Gaza, in yet another PR move supporting Hamas.

Netanyahu Slams Ban Ki-Moon's 'Occupation' Remarks

PM fires at UN's muddling of basic facts regarding Gaza. 'There is no occupation of Gaza, because we withdrew,' he explains.

Netanyahu Cries 'Status Quo' on Temple Mount

PM blames 'Palestinian extremists' for constant Muslim rioting at Judaism's holiest site - but vows to keep 'status quo' despite terror.

UN Chief Slams 'Settlement Building' Despite Freeze

UN chief visiting Ramallah criticizes 'provocations' at Temple Mount, hitting out at Israeli police - not Arab rioters.

Ban Ki Moon to Visit Gaza Tuesday; Qatar Donates $1 Billion

Mega-conference on 'rebuilding Gaza' hailed as victory by Hamas as int'l aid money pours in; FM: no rebuilding without Israel's consent.

Western Diplomat Reveals Gaza Facing 'Donor Fatigue'

International aid conference touted in the press - but has global community become wiser to Hamas's numbers game?

Israel Asks UN to Act to Disarm Hezbollah

Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, calls on Security Council to disarm Hezbollah following its latest attack on Israeli soldiers.

Muslim States Outraged as EU Boycotts Anti-Israel UN Debate

EU and western countries begin sitting out UNHRC sessions singling out Israel for criticism.

Ambassadors Ask UN to Recognize Yom Kippur as Official Holiday

United Nations ambassadors from 32 countries asked that Yom Kippur be recognized as an official UN holiday.

PA Ambassador: If Our UN Bid is Rejected, We'll Go to ICC

PA's UN ambassador: We will join the ICC if the Security Council refuses to set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu to UN Chief: Hamas is Committing a Double War Crime

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, says UN is biased against Israel while protecting Hamas.

Ariel: Abbas 'Should Thank Us 1,000 Times'

Housing Minister Uri Ariel blasts Mahmoud Abbas's hypocrisy Sunday, noting in a special interview that the IDF keeps the PA calm.

ISIS Executes Human Rights Activist in Mosul Over Facebook Post

Samira Salih al-Nuaimi criticized terror group on social media - and a target in the campaign against Mosul's female activists.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Ya'alon: Abbas 'Never Came to Terms with Israel's Existence'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon slams Abbas's UN tirade, claims incitement-laced speech 'detached from reality.'

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

Netanyahu Vows to 'Refute the Lies' Against Israel at UN

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he will use his speech at the UN to hit back against 'incitement' by Mahmoud Abbas.

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Abbas accuses Israel of 'genocide' at the UN General Assembly - prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington.

Abbas Prepares UN Bid to 'Create a New Political Reality'

PA leader's spokesman says upcoming UN bid will be a 'crossroad' as Abbas promotes 'three year plan' for 'Palestinian state'.

Abbas to Netanyahu: End the Occupation, Make Peace

PA Chairman says he will present a new timetable for peace talks with Israel when he addresses the UN.

Filipino UN Peacekeepers Flee Golan Heights Early

As Syrian rebels conquer Syrian side of Golan and in wake of recent abduction, Philippines pulls out forces a month early.