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Report:

United Nations OCHA’s biased performance in Gaza since Oct. 7

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) plays a significant role in documenting humanitarian crises worldwide, except when it comes to Israel. Report.

United Nations OCHA’s biased performance in Gaza since Oct. 7

Human Rights Expert:

'Sad Noa Argamani had to witness Hamas entourage at UN'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of the Human Rights Voices organization speaks with Arutz Sheva about the first briefing given to the UN Security Council by a former Israeli hostage.

'Sad Noa Argamani had to witness Hamas entourage at UN'

Ambassador's gesture at UN:

Mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area

'The truth is on our side': First collaboration between Israel's Ministry of Heritage and Israeli mission to the UN.

Mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area

Danon:

'Hamas has no place in Gaza's future'

Israel's UN Ambassador tells UN Security Council rescued hostage 'would not have to be here today if the international community and this Council had acted against Hamas instead of looking away and remaining silent.'

'Hamas has no place in Gaza's future'

Human Rights Expert:

'Guterres, Turk have blood of Kfir & Ariel on their hands'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of the Human Rights Voices organization tells Arutz Sheva UN leaders 'turned Jewish babies into bargaining chips.'

'Guterres, Turk have blood of Kfir & Ariel on their hands'

With dozens of Ambs:

Bibas family, Oded Lifshitz, honored at ceremony held at the UN

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said at the ceremony: "The brutal murder of the Bibas family by Hamas will forever be a scar in the soul of the Jewish people. This should be a scar in the soul of the whole world."

Bibas family, Oded Lifshitz, honored at ceremony held at the UN

Ambassador Danon:

'UN cannot remain silent in the face of Hamas's barbarity'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN calls for condemnation of the Hamas terrorist organization: Hamas not only murdered Ariel and Kfir Bibas in cold blood – a four-year-old boy and a ten-month-old baby – but continues to violate every basic moral value even after their death.

'UN cannot remain silent in the face of Hamas's barbarity'

UN wakes up late:

Hamas ceremony 'abhorrent, flies in face of international law'

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the manner in which the deceased hostages were transferred to the Red Cross.

Hamas ceremony 'abhorrent, flies in face of international law'

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Over blocked flight

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Deputy UNIFIL Force Commander injured after Hezbollah supporters attack convoy of UNIFIL vehicles, in protest against Lebanon's refusal to allow a flight from Iran to land in Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Due to security concerns

UN suspends aid efforts in Houthi stronghold in Yemen

United Nations announces it has halted its humanitarian operations in Yemen’s Houthi rebel stronghold, following the detention of eight additional UN staff members.

UN suspends aid efforts in Houthi stronghold in Yemen

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, does not mention frail condition of freed hostages. Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: You don’t give a damn about the security of the people of Israel. Shame on you. Resign!

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

Ambassador Danon:

'Clear evidence of war crimes against hostages'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sent an urgent letter to the UN Secretary-General regarding the dire physical condition of the three Israeli hostages released earlier today from Hamas captivity.

'Clear evidence of war crimes against hostages'

UN chief: Ethnic cleansing must be avoided in Gaza crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres responds to Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal: In the search for solutions, it is essential to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing.

UN chief: Ethnic cleansing must be avoided in Gaza crisis

Stefanik backs Trump:

'US tax dollars should never fund terrorism'

Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations, welcomes Trump's plans to withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council, and end funding for UNRWA.

'US tax dollars should never fund terrorism'

Danon expresses support

EU lawmakers to UN chief: Remove UNRWA as an official UN body

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN backs letter sent by members of parliaments from 14 European countries urging UN Secretary-General to remove UNRWA as an official UN body. "Supporting UNRWA is supporting Hamas. Turning a blind eye is not the solution."

EU lawmakers to UN chief: Remove UNRWA as an official UN body

UN spokesman:

'UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law'

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric says UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" continues its operations in the Gaza Strip even after the Israeli law banning its activities in Israel has gone into effect.

'UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law'

UN on Israel's UNRWA laws:

'Let’s see what happens'

UN spokesperson asked whether the UN intends to comply with two Israeli laws banning the work of UNRWA: Let’s see what happens when the sun rises over Jerusalem tomorrow.

'Let’s see what happens'

Human Rights Expert:

'All UN learned from Holocaust is to fake concern for 1 day'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of the Human Rights Voices human rights organization, tells Arutz Sheva the UN marking Holocaust Remembrance day is an "oxymoron."

'All UN learned from Holocaust is to fake concern for 1 day'

UN organizations slam Israel again

UNRWA head claims: 'Israel's prohibition on UNRWA's activity endangers prospects for future peace in the region.'

UN organizations slam Israel again

Human Rights Expert:

'Obvious why UNRWA has to go, world will be safer without it'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of Human Rights Voices, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the UNSC meeting on the impending deadline for the end of UNRWA's operations in Jerusalem.

'Obvious why UNRWA has to go, world will be safer without it'

Danon tells UNSC:

UNRWA has 48 hours to cease all operations in Jerusalem

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon officially informed the members of the UN Security Council today that UNRWA has 48 hours to end all operations in Jerusalem and leave Israel's capital.

UNRWA has 48 hours to cease all operations in Jerusalem

'God created people to love'

Holocaust survivor addresses UN

Holocaust survivor and educator Marianne Miller delivered a speech today at the United Nations General Assembly, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Holocaust survivor addresses UN

Danon to UN:

'UNRWA must cease its operations in Jerusalem by January 30'

Following legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA’s operation on Israeli land, Israel's Ambassador to the UN informs Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the "Palestinian refugee" agency must cease its operations in Jerusalem, and evacuate all premises in the city by January 30.

'UNRWA must cease its operations in Jerusalem by January 30'

Albanese calls for Israel to be "UNseated" over UNRWA ban

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel's banning of Hamas-affiliated UN organization that employed Oct. 7 terrorists should result in its suspension or expulsion from the UN.

Albanese calls for Israel to be "UNseated" over UNRWA ban

At the UN:

Herzog to deliver keynote address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Isaac Herzog to address Special UN Assembly marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the first time since the beginning of the current conflict.

Herzog to deliver keynote address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

At confirmation hearing:

UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally'

Rep. Stefanik, who has fought antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 massacre, attends confirmation hearing for her nomination as US Amb. to the UN.

UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally'

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Disagreements? Trump administration is committed to Israel

Right before Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office, Israel's Ambassador to the UN speaks about messages he's gotten from the incoming administration: support and concern for Israel and its interests.

Disagreements? Trump administration is committed to Israel

UN official:

Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned since Assad's fall

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says that, between December 8 and January 16, approximately 195,200 Syrians made their way back home.

Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned since Assad's fall

Guterres appoints Sigrid Kaag as interim UN Middle East envoy

UN Secretary-General appoints former Dutch Foreign Minister, who is married to former PA deputy minister, as the interim UN Middle East envoy.

Guterres appoints Sigrid Kaag as interim UN Middle East envoy

Watch:

Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

During an operation in Lebanon, Israeli security forces located an underground shaft, weapons caches, and a loaded rocket launcher near a central UN post.

Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

UN rapporteur suggests connection between LA fires and Gaza

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur who has become notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, sparks controversy after appearing to draw a connection between the Los Angeles wildfires and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

UN rapporteur suggests connection between LA fires and Gaza

Danon to UNSC:

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

Israeli Amb. to the UN writes urgent letter to the Security Council warning of the danger of repeating the mistakes that followed the 2006 Lebanon War when UNIFIL did nothing while Hezbollah built an arsenal over 100,000 rockets.

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

Human Rights Expert:

'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'

Professor Anne Bayefsky of Touro University and Human Rights Voices speaks with Arutz Sheva about the appeal by UN officials against the US bill imposing sanctions on the ICC.

'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'

Report:

UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

UN officials say agency that employed numerous Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists prepping for implementation of new Israeli law barring its operations.

UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

UN Human Rights office, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call on PA to reverse the decision to suspend Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on incitement allegations.

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hospital op.

Algeria requests UNSC meet to discuss last week's counter-terror op. at the Kamal Adwan Hospital where hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were arrested.

Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hospital op.

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN

The Iranian ambassador to the UN sent a letter to the Secretary-General, strongly criticizing the Israeli ambassador over claims regarding Iran's involvement in Yemen.

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN

Danon at UN:

'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, addressed the Security Council and responded harshly to the ballistic missile attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.

'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'

Herzog:

'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Israeli President comments on the report submitted to the UN on the conditions in Gaza under which the freed hostages were held. 'Torture. Physical and psychological torture. Starvation. Sexual abuse. Beatings. Branding.'

'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Danon:

'UN is trying to ignore horrors of October 7'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN comments on Health Ministry report on the conditions of the hostages which will be submitted to the UN this week: We will continue to remind the UN of the sexual abuse, starvation, neglect and humiliation that our hostages are going through.

'UN is trying to ignore horrors of October 7'

Health Min. to present report on hostages to the United Nations

'Report highlights horrors the hostages endured, reveals the brutality of the enemy with whom Israel is engaged; global community must utilize all available means to end this cruelty and bring the hostages home,' Health Minister Uriel Busso says.

Health Min. to present report on hostages to the United Nations

'What a disgrace'

Foreign Ministry blasts UN chief's condemnation of Yemen strikes

Israel's Foreign Ministry blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who criticized Israel’s strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, while failing to mention that the Houthi missile attacks on Israel.

Foreign Ministry blasts UN chief's condemnation of Yemen strikes

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen are “especially alarming”, calls "for all parties concerned to cease all military actions and exercise utmost restraint."

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Haniyeh elimination

Iran responds to Defense Minister Katz's claim of responsibility

Iran's ambassador to the UN writes to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says Iranian attack on Israel in October should be recognized as legitimate after Defense Minister Katz claimed responsibility for the elimination of Hamas leader.

Iran responds to Defense Minister Katz's claim of responsibility

Albanese suggests supporting Israel is 'destroying the planet'

UN Special Rapporteur calls on political leaders who want to be remembered 'for something good instead of destroying the planet' to abandon Israel.

Albanese suggests supporting Israel is 'destroying the planet'

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Guterres:

'Israeli airstrikes are violations of Syria's sovereignty'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Israel to stop striking strategic weapons and military infrastructure in Syria and called on both sides to respect the buffer zone.

'Israeli airstrikes are violations of Syria's sovereignty'

Danon to Iranian people:

Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon tells UN Security Council the time to act is now to 'prevent a nuclear Iran and define the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.'

Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Hostage's brother to UNSC:

'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'

Michael Levy, brother of Or Levy, becomes first family member of a hostage held in Gaza to address the UN Security Council, criticizes UN for failing to act to bring the hostages home.

'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'

Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Euphoria in Syria could turn to fear'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva 'the world should thank us' for preventing Assad's weapons from falling into the wrong hands, slams Guterres for fighting to save UNRWA despite its corruption by Hamas.

'Euphoria in Syria could turn to fear'

The Partition Vote: When the UN acted as an agent Of G-d

Seventy-seven years ago, on the 16th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar (this year Dec. 16) by a vote of 33 to 13, with 10 abstentions, the United Nations passed Resolution 181, partitioning Israel. Learn more.

The Partition Vote: When the UN acted as an agent Of G-d

Syrian rebel leader meets UN envoy

Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, tells UN envoy it is necessary to update a 2015 United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian civil war.

Syrian rebel leader meets UN envoy

UN chief concerned over 'extensive violations' in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s military operations in Syria, calls on it to refrain from any action "that would undermine the ceasefire and stability in Golan".

UN chief concerned over 'extensive violations' in Syria

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Danon presents at UN:

PA textbook glorifying mass-murderer Dalal Mughrabi

Israeli Amb. to the UN reads from PA textbook calling perpetrator of Coastal Road Massacre in which 38 civilians and 13 children were murdered a hero 'etched in glory,' says the UN pays for this indoctrination.

PA textbook glorifying mass-murderer Dalal Mughrabi

Danon:

'It's too late for UNRWA, we won't cooperate with it'

Israeli Amb. to the UN calls the UN a 'circus' ahead of General Assembly session on 'the question of Palestine,' accuses UN of encouraging rejectionism and providing platforms for hatred and violence.

'It's too late for UNRWA, we won't cooperate with it'

8 countries vote against

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution'

Israel, US and six other countries vote against General Assembly resolution calling for the organization of a high-level conference aimed at achieving a two-state solution. 157 countries vote in favor, seven abstain.

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution'

Mother of British hostage:

'UN resolution would've been a death sentence for our loved ones'

'If UN & other international organizations had done their jobs, our loved ones would be home by now. Instead, we get excuses, fake support, & empty promises,' Mandy Damari, mother of British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, says at Sha'ar Hanegev rally.

'UN resolution would've been a death sentence for our loved ones'

WJC head:

Alleged dismissal of UN official over Israel deeply disturbing

World Jewish Congress Pres. Amb. Ronald S. Lauder called the non-renewal of Alice Wairimu Nderitu as the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide after she declared that the war against Hamas does not meet the qualifications for genocide "disturbing."

Alleged dismissal of UN official over Israel deeply disturbing