UN
News and updates about UN

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'
Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Prosor provided his take of what the Oscars would look like if they were handed out by the UN.

UN Panel Ready to Release List of Syrian 'War Criminals'
UN investigators say they are prepared to publish secret lists of alleged war criminals in Syria.

UN Pushes Donors to Make Good on Gaza Pledges
UN official warns the Security Council that pledges must be donated to 'avoid another escalation in Gaza.'

Ayala's Classmates to UN: Where's the Condemnation?
Classmates of 11-year-old firebomb victim write to UN chief, ask for condemnation of attack.

UN Calls for a 3 Year Truce for Hamas to Rebuild
UN envoy warns of another war if Israel doesn't allow building supplies used in terror tunnels, urges advancing Hamas-Fatah unity.

UN Resolution Cuts Off ISIS's Funding
New resolution passes sanctioning those who engage ISIS in oil trade, antiquities traffic and ransom payments.

Watchdog Orgs Say Schabas Resignation Only Tip of the Iceberg
UN Watch, NGO Monitor say UN probe of Israel's 'war crimes' against Hamas must be canned, in light of anti-Israel chief's resignation.

Russia Pushes UN to Cut Off Islamic State Funds
Draft resolution to halt funding ISIS through oil sales, ransom payments in the works as international outrage grows.

UN Probe's Schabas Admits 'I Don't Respect Israeli Leaders'
In interview following resignation over PLO work, UN 'war crimes' probe head slams 'childish' Israeli reaction and targets Netanyahu.

PLO Accuses Israel of 'Defaming' UN War Crimes Probe
Israel calls to shelve Gaza 'war crimes' investigation after head resigns over work for PLO; PLO says Israel 'discrediting, intimidating.'

UN Shocked as ISIS Commandeers its Food Aid
UN's World Food Program in an uproar after photos show ISIS took their food and packaged it in their own boxes to solidify control.

UN Envoy Furious over Attempt to Storm Gaza HQ
Robert Serry blames Hamas authorities for turning a blind eye as protesters tried to smash their way in to UNRWA offices.

Israel Tells UN: We Will Not Stand By when Attacked
Security Council conducts a discussion of the attack on IDF troops in which a Spanish peacekeeper was killed as well.

UN Failing to Bring Aid to Some Syrians in Need
UN relief efforts in war-torn Syria are struggling to reach 40 percent of civilians in need, says Assistant Secretary-General.

UN Security Council Calls Emergency Meeting Over Lebanon
UNIFIL to hold hearing on antitank missile attack on Israeli soil amid fears of an impending war.

'Terrorism Does Not Distinguish Between Blood'
President Reuven Rivlin, speaking at UNGA, says that the 'mission of today' is preventing Holocaust-level genocide from Islamists.

Angry Gazans Try to Storm UN Headquarters
After UN says it can't pay to repair for Hamas's war because world donors didn't deliver, protest in front of HQ turns violent.

Rivlin Urges UN Chief to Act Firmly Against Anti-Semitism
President Rivlin meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ahead of UN session for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

UN Security Council Condemns ISIS's Murder of Japanese Hostage
15-member council issues unanimous condemnation of Haruna Yukawa's murder as 'heinous and cowardly act.'

Rivlin Visits US Amid Tension over Netanyahu Congress Invitation
Israeli president makes his first trip to the US since taking office, in visit overshadowed by controversy over PM's White House snub.

UN Special Session on 'Re-awakened' Anti-Semitism
World pledged 'never again' after Holocaust, 'but here we are again,' leaders say at urgent UN meeting on rising wave of lethal Jew hatred.

UN to Hold First-Ever Conference against Rising Anti-Semitism
Thursday's meeting at the General Assembly co-hosted by Israel, the US and Canada; meeting scheduled even prior to Paris attacks.

PLO to Discuss New UN Statehood Bid
PLO Executive Committee will meet in Ramallah to discuss a new unilateral bid for statehood at the Security Council.

ISIS is 'Particularly Targeting Educated Women' for Execution
See a pattern? Main targets for ISIS execution: female lawyers, female candidates for public office, female doctors.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike
UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

UN Demands Israel Unfreeze PA Taxes
Security Council joins US and EU condemning Israel - not PA - in aftermath of Oslo breach at ICC, while Arab league plans new UN resolution.

UN Says 'Palestine' Will Join ICC on April 1
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the Palestinian Authority will join the International Criminal Court on April 1.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty
Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Liberman: The EU is Israel's Biggest Challenge
Liberman says Oslo Accords, status quo have both collapsed, notes EU crucial for Israel's economic interests.

PA Delays Delivery of Signed Treaties to UN
PA's UN mission delays the delivery of a batch of newly signed treaties until Friday, with no reason being given for the delay.

Israel Signs UN Resolution on Arms Sales
Israel in recent days signed the UN's Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), promising not to sell weapons to terror or criminal groups.

PLO: Attacks 'Outrageously Shameful' Votes Against PA UN Bid
Disappointed PLO complains after unilateral demand at UN in breach of Oslo fails, targets Nigeria for abstaining.

'Israel Must Take Off the Kid Gloves With the PA'
Likud Deputy Minister Akunis says world nations starting to realize Israel has no peace partner - problem is Livni still doesn't get it.

Report: PA to Join International Criminal Court
Following failed UN statehood bid, Palestinian Authority head Abbas to apply for ICC membership later today, sources say.

'UN Security Council Has Reached a New Low with PA Bid'
ADL director denounces PA's unilateral move, says Abbas is playing 'negative political game with future of the Palestinian people.'

Israeli Ministers Slam 'Failed PA Provocation at UN'
Foreign minister, defense minister and others say PA resolution shows it is committed to delegitimization not Oslo, suggest it be disbanded.

Russia 'Regrets' That PA's Unilateral UN Bid Failed
Russia laments failure of PA bid demanding statehood and Israeli withdrawals as a 'strategic error' after voting for it.

UN Security Council to Vote on PA Bid Tonight
Jordan says UN to vote on unilateral demand for recognition and Israeli withdrawals, after PA FM said submission would wait till next year.

Hamas Slams PA Statehood Bid as 'Surrender' to Israel
Hamas spokesman Mushir al-Masri accuses PA of making decisions for the 'Palestinian cause' without the people's consent.

PA, Arab Council Weigh Deadline for UN Draft Resolution
Reports differing on when the draft will be presented to the UN, as Jordan vows to push ahead - despite PA hesitancy.

Watch: Are These the 10 Most Memorable UN Moments of 2014?
UN Watch reveals 'top 10' clips from some of the most memorable, and outrageous, moments at the UN Human Rights Council.

PA UN Bid to be Postponed for Next Year
PA FM reveals Arab ambassadors mulling unilateral resolution demanding recognition and withdrawals, likely to be put off yet again.

Netanyahu: What is the United Nations Doing?
At Cabinet meeting, PM addresses Iranian and PA threat to Israel while criticizing the UN for its hypocrisy and double standard in response.

Fighting fire with fire
'If UN Recognizes Palestine, Israel Must Annex in Judea-Samaria'
Danon, challenging Netanyahu for Likud leadership, says if UN passes PA resolution this week, sovereignty must be Israel's answer.

Abbas: We Will No Longer Deal with Israel if UN Bid Fails
Mahmoud Abbas threatens if UN Security Council resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal by 2017 fails the PA will cut all ties with Israel.

India Considering Changing Pro-Palestinian Stance at UN
India, which enjoys ties with Israel, reportedly considering starting to abstain in UN votes related to the Palestinian Authority.

MKs Fire Back at Livni's 'Leftist Subversion' in Kerry Appeal
Naftali Bennett: Livni has reached 'rock-bottom' after she allegedly asked US to veto PA UN bid for the sake of the Left in elections.

Egypt Pledges Support for PA UN Resolution
Egyptian Foreign Minister pledges 'full backing' for draft resolution calling for Israel to withdraw to 1949 Armistice lines.

Report: Kerry Stalled PA UN Bid to Stop Right Winning Elections
Diplomats: Kerry finalized US veto to PA statehood text only after Livni, Peres begged him that it would influence the elections rightward.

UNGA Demands Israel Pay for Oil Spill in Lebanon During 2006 War
Non-binding resolution claims Israel caused massive oil spill from airstrike during 2006 war; Israel rejects biased resolution.

US Finally Says it Opposes Unilateral PA UN Bid
After fence sitting with Kerry saying he was open to resolution, State Department says it 'can't support' demand for Israeli withdrawals.

UN Votes to Try North Korea for Crimes Against Humanity
UN General Assembly votes to try Kim Jong-Un at ICC over atrocities committed against his own people; North Korea calls it 'political plot.'

UN Doubles Gaza Damage Estimate, Demands More Funds
UNRWA doubles number of homes damaged in Hamas terror war, calls for millions of dollars to subsidize Gazans' rent.

PM: Abbas's UN Bid Allows Hamas Takeover in Judea-Samaria
Netanyahu slams PA resolution at UN demanding 2017 Israeli withdrawal, as Arab League urges US not to veto and 'ruin peace.'

Israel: Geneva 'Human Rights' Convention Undermines Int'l Law
US, Israel boycott Geneva Conventions conference on 'human rights' in the Middle East as 'political exercise.'

Kerry Reportedly Vows UN Veto, PA Pushes UN Bid Anyway
Kerry vows veto on demand for Israeli withdrawals citing Knesset elections in Erekat meeting; PA bid on Wednesday.

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.
