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Israel, Palestinians Reach Deal Over Gaza Construction Materials

UN envoy Robert Serry says negotiators have reached agreement which also guarantees Hamas can't divert materials for terrorism.

UN: Assad Responsible for More Atrocities in Syria Than ISIS

Special UN panel says despite bloody Islamic State rampage the Syrian regime is still responsible for most war crimes in Syria.

How Israel Protects 'Europe's Achilles Heel'

Arutz Sheva's strategy analyst delivered the keynote lecture to a packed house at the historic counter-anti-Semitism conference at the UN.

Abbas to Meet French Leader as PA Pushes 3-Year Statehood Plan

Palestinian Authority forging ahead with attempt to gain UN backing to 'end occupation' within three years.

UN Chief Welcomes Release of Fijian Peacekeepers

Ban Ki-moon welcomes the release of 45 UN peacekeepers who were kidnapped by the Al-Nusra Front.

UN to Investigate Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools

Ban Ki-Moon tells Arab paper he will 'put on trial' those who struck schools - despite their rampant use as terror sites and weapons caches.

Fiji Retracts Claim UN Hostages About to be Released

Social media posts claiming 45 captive UN troops about to be released denied: 'someone has misinterpreted.'

UN: $550 Million to Gaza Despite Renewed Terror Tunnels

UN and PA call for funds without specifying supervision of usage; admit countries hesitating to donate to Hamas terror govt.

Report: Erdan Mulling Offer to Serve as UN Ambassador

Communications Minister received an offer to be appointed as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations and is seriously considering it.

Mother of Murdered 4-year-old Says Hamas Must Go

Gila Tragerman slams UN for letting terrorists act from their facilities, still no response on letter to Ban Ki-Moon on Hamas war crimes.

Al Qaeda Rebels to Try UN Peacekeepers Under 'Divine Law'

UK-based monitoring group reveals Al Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front rebels say they will put 45 captive Fiji troops on Islamic trial.

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Little Daniel's Mother Asks Ban Ki Moon: Why Are You Silent?

Gila Tragerman, mother of murdered four year-old Daniel, pens a poignant letter to the man who wants Israel's 'war crimes' investigated.

Washington Wants UN Action on Foreign Terrorist Fighters

Amb. Power: U.S. hoping for approval of a UN resolution calling for action against foreigners traveling to fight for terrorists groups.

Netanyahu Praises IDF Soldiers, Calls on UN to Investigate Hamas

Speaking before naval cadets, PM Netanyahu says the IDF is the most moral army in the world.

PLO to Push Three-Year Deadline for Israeli Withdrawals in UN

PA threatens ICC prosecution if Israel refuses to withdraw from Judea-Samaria - despite evidence that both would hinder peace.

Ireland Calls for UN to Review Mandate for Golan Mission

Ireland’s Defense Minister says his country may not replace its forces in the Golan Heights given recent tensions.

UN Chief 'Alarmed' by Israel's State Land Designation

UN Secretary General fears Israel’s decision to declare 988 acres of land in Judea as state land will lead to "settlement activity".

Philippine Military Chief Confirms Peacekeepers Escaped Syria

Philippine military chief confirms that more than 70 peacekeepers have escaped from areas of Golan that came under attack by Syrian rebels.

UN Security Council May Adopt Resolution on Gaza Soon

Britain’s ambassador to the UN hopes Security Council will unanimously adopt a resolution on the situation in Gaza "in the next few days".

Report: Assad Partially Recaptures Syrian Golan Heights

Rebel forces lose several Quneitra villages after capturing UN forces, same day UN report reveals half of Syria has been displaced.

U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping UN Peacekeepers

The United States accuses the Al-Qaeda-affiliate Al-Nusra Front of detaining 43 members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.

IDF Expects Syria to Attack Rebels Near Golan Crossing Tonight

Israel reinforcing on Golan Heights as UN 'strongly condemns' capture of 43 of its peacekeepers by rebel 'terrorist groups.'

UN Confirms 43 Peacekeepers Captured by Syrian Rebels on Golan

43 peacekeepers from Fiji captured on Syrian side of Golan, where rebels fly black Al Qaeda flag.

UN Calls for 'Restraint' Following Mortar Fire in Golan

UN spokesman calls on Syria and the IDF to exercise restraint after mortar shells from Syria hit Israel.

UN Sends First Convoy From Egypt to Gaza Since 2007

First UN convoy through Egypt allowed in to Gaza as ceasefire deal goes into effect the next day.

IDF Reveals the Gaza That the UN is Hiding

UN maps show damaged buildings in Gaza - but that's only half the picture, as IDF exposes in an informative new video.

Double Standard? Syria Death Toll 100 Times Higher Than Gaza

Outgoing UN rights chief slams her org. for 'paralysis' on Syria as death toll edges towards 200,000; Ban warns UN losing credibility.

Israel Considering a Truce with Hamas to 'Strengthen' Egypt

Diplomatic officials say Israel is considering both an Egyptian, UN truce deal - but is concerned over faltering deterrence.

Report: New UN Resolution Demands Talks Based on 1949 Lines

European proposal would have PA take control of Gaza, pushes Israel back to talks with pre-defined borders.

Israel's UN Envoy: Radical Extremism Affects Us All

Israel’s ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor, says radical extremism affects the entire world, calls for a “war against radical ideology”.

Israel's UN Envoy: Condemn Hamas, Not Israel

Ambassador Prosor: Schabas appointment to head Gaza inquiry is like "choosing Count Dracula to run a blood bank."

UN Offers to 'Monitor' Construction Material Imports into Gaza

Despite ample evidence that UN-funded building materials are used for terror tunnels, Robert Serry blindly pushes for 'humanitarian aid.'

Akunis: How Can Schabas be Taken Seriously?

Likud MK dismisses UN's probe on Gaza, points out the anti-Israel stance of the head of the panel, William Schabas.

UN Says it Will Take 'Months' to Rebuild Gaza

UN's humanitarian chief says it will take months to repair damage to the UN's infrastructure caused by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

Watch: UN's Schabas Called Netanyahu 'Greatest Threat to Israel'

UN Gaza probe leader caught on tape with anti-Israel bias again, this time slamming PM in 2010 at 'lawfare' conference.

Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe

Foreign Minister says UN and UNHRC are "hypocritical", says Israel shouldn't cooperate with their probes.

Lapid Slams 'Ridiculous' UN 'War Crimes' Committee

Fighting 'certainly could restart again tomorrow at midnight' says Lapid, warning this time 'we will strike much harder.'

UN Gaza Probe Head: Me? Anti-Israel?

Prof. William Schabas once suggested that Netanyahu should be 'in the dock of an international court.'

George Clooney's Fiancée Rejects Serving on UN's Gaza Panel

Amal Alamuddin, was named to the UN panel that will investigate Israel’s alleged “war crimes”, says she's too busy to take part.

UN Not Rushing to Correct Gaza Casualty Tally

Media giants note that the Palestinian Health Ministry's numbers do not add up - the UN 'hasn't yet analyzed data.'

UN Urges Extension of Gaza Truce

The UN urges for an extension 72-hour truce that is set to end Friday morning, as Hamas sets preconditions for such an extension.

UN Chief: This is the Last Time We'll Rebuild Gaza

Ban Ki-moon says the UN is ready to help rebuild Gaza but it would be “the last time”.

Liberman: UN 'Waits for Israel to Do Its Job'

Foreign Minister slams UN hypocrisy, says the international body should be fighting Hamas instead of waiting for Israel to do so.

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Netanyahu: Israel Prepared, If Ceasefire Is Violated

In live press conference, Prime Minister notes that the operation has been successful - but the international community's reaction is not.

Ron Prosor Hits Back at UN 'War Crimes' Accusation

After Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon accuses Israel of 'war crimes' in Gaza, Israeli ambassador to the UN calls out anti-Israel bias.

Jordan Pushes for UN Security Council Action for 'Lasting Truce'

Jordanians back Egyptian initiative, want firmer UN action.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza

Hassan Rouhani condemns 'massacre' in Gaza Monday - despite the fact that Tehran provides Hamas with the rockets causing the conflict.

France Calls to 'Impose' Ceasefire as Europeans Slam Israel

Paris condemns alleged IAF shelling, says lack of Hamas compliance justifies 'imposed' solution; UK implies IAF 'violated int'l law.'

Liberman Calls to Hand Gaza Over to UN

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says 'several options' are on the table for Gaza - including leaving it to the international community.

Hamas Demands UN 'Apologize' for Demanding Soldier's Release

The UN 'owes an apology to Palestinians' for demanding the return of presumed-kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, Hamas claims.

UN Condemns Worldwide Spike in Anti-Semitism

Belated statement surfaces after Jews have been threatened across the globe - due to incitement the UN may have encouraged.

UN Blasts Israel for Not Sharing Iron Dome with Hamas

UN's human rights official condemns Israel for "war crimes", cites its failure to share Iron Dome with the "governing authority" of Gaza.

Security Council Calls for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

UN Security Council renews an appeal for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Netanyahu Vows to Continue Destroying Terror Tunnels

Prime Minister issues harsh response to UN calls for a cease-fire, insists international community 'addresses the needs of murderers.'

Iran to UN: Do More to Stop the 'Zionist Crimes'

Iran's Foreign Minister criticizes the United Nations for failing to end Israel's operation in Gaza.

UN Chief to Visit Middle East in Peace Push

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will fly to the Middle East on Saturday in an effort to end the latest violence in Gaza.

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Israel Accepts UN Request for Six-Hour 'Humanitarian Ceasefire'

Hamas yet to respond to request from UN envoy Robert Serry. Ceasefire to begin tomorrow.

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza

"Too many Palestinian civilians have been killed", says Ban Ki-moon as he urges Israel not to launch a ground operation in Gaza.

Abbas Asks for 'Protection for Palestine'

PA Chairman asks the UN to put “the state of Palestine” under "international protection" due to the violence in Gaza.

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UN Human Rights Commissioner Attacks Israel Over Self-Defense

UN Human Rights Commissioner accuses Israel of 'breaching international law' in stopping Gaza attacks.