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UN Calls for Inquiry into Terrorist's Death

The UN calls for an independent inquiry into the death of a terrorist in Israeli custody, warns that tensions risk an eruption of violence.

UN Urges Israel to Reach Solution for Hunger Strikers

United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.

UN: Syrian Refugee Numbers Top 850,000

The number of Syrian refuges forced to flee the conflict-ravaged country has topped 850,000, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday.

UN 'Concerned' Over Hunger Striking Terrorists

A UN official expresses concern about the well-being of hunger-striking PA Arab terrorist prisoners.

UN Investigating Iranian Links to Yemen Illegal Arms Seizure

UN sanctions experts are investigating Yemeni claims that Iran supplied a cache of illegal arms that were intercepted in Arabian Sea.

Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council

Israel boycotts a UNHRC review of its rights situation, after cutting off ties with the body due to ongoing bias.

UN's Falk Compares Hamas to French Resistance During WWII

UN Special Rapporteur, Richard Falk compares Hamas terrorists to fighters with the French resistance during the Holocaust.

US Urges Israel to Partake in UN Human Rights Review

US urges Israel to partake in UN review of human rights situation despite state’s decision to cut ties with council due to blatant bias.

UN: Syrians Face Starvation From Civil War

Syrians will starve this year and probably for years to come without international assistance, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Ban: Jewish Outposts Bad, Arab Outposts Good

Arabs have the right to set up outposts in E1, or anywhere else - unlike Jews, who don't, said the UN Secretary-General

PLO Office in DC Open Despite Legislation Deeming it Illegal

US State Dept. has decided to keep PLO office in Washington open for another six months, despite legislation deeming it illegal.

UN Estimates Syria Death Toll at More than 60,000

More than 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since March of 2011, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Prosor: Israeli Construction Not an Obstacle to Peace

Israel's UN ambassador responds to European nations' condemnation. "Settlements are not and never have been the main obstacle to peace."

UN Chief Warns Israel: Housing Plans 'Dangerous Path'

UN calls on Israel to cancel Jewish housing plans; warns the move could be "an almost fatal blow" to peace hopes.

Pope Meets Abbas, Calls For Courage to Reconcile

Pope Benedict XVI received PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Monday and called on all parties to work together for peace and reconciliation.

PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'

Chief PLO representative in Washington D.C. warns U.S. lawmakers against retaliating for last month's statehood vote at the UN.

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.

Two-State Math: 2 Equals 1

UN Hosts 'One-Palestine State' Art Exhibit

The UN delivers a “One Arab State Solution” through art that shows all of Israel as Palestine, mirroring Abbas’ “peace process map.”

PM: Where is Outrage as Hamas Openly Seeks Our Destruction?

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel on Monday, denouncing the hypocrisy of the international community.

Rage Over Control of Internet Sparks Hack Threat

The loosely organized 'Anonymous' hacker group threatens to attack the ITU, a UN agency for global telecommunications now meeting in Dubai.

'Peace Process' Intifada

Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence

Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.

Arab Bloc Sends Clear Message to UN: If It’s Israeli, It’s Wrong

Israel won a rare diplomatic victory in the UN, where it sponsored a resolution for entrepreneurship. The Arabs voted ‘No,” but it passed.

Video: Bolton Blames Obama for PA Success at UN

Former ambassador John Bolton blamed Obama administration for UN decision to grant PA upgraded status.

Netanyahu Thanks Prague for 'Courageous' UN Support

PM arrived in the Czech Republic to thank Prague for its "courageous" support in the UN vote, despite PA success.

Jordanian King to Visit Ramallah to Help PA 'Establish State'

Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to arrive in Ramallah on Thursday on his first visit since the PA was granted upgraded status at the UN.

US Calls on Israel to 'Reconsider' Housing Plans

The United States called on Israel Monday to "reconsider" a decision to allow 3,000 more Jewish homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Construction a Blow to Peace, Says UN Chief

UN Secretary General warns that Israel’s plan to build new Jewish homes is an "almost fatal blow" to any prospects for peace.

UN Tweets One-State 'Typo of Epic Proportions'

Hours before UN voted for upgraded PA status, its official Twitter account made egregious typo, tweeting in favor of one-state solution.

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Netanyahu to Meet with Merkel Following UN Vote

Netanyahu will travel to Germany next week for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, primarily regarding the volatile situation in Mideast.

Iran: UN Decision 'Proves Zionist Regime Illegitimate'

A senior Iranian official welcomed the upgraded status of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations, calling it a "positive step."

European Nations 'Capitulated' in Approving PA Bid at UN

ADL: European nations acted “without courage" and "capitulat[ed] to Arab intimidation" during PA's bid for upgraded UN status.

Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution

The UN has handed the PA "a pyrrhic public relations victory," asserts ADL; NCYI. Agudah laud countries opposed, WJC notes Nov. 29 date.

Hamas Reminder: Our Goal is Israel’s Destruction

Hamas welcomes UN vote on “Palestine,” but rejects previous vote splitting land between Arabs, Jews. “Our land won’t be shared.”

UN Soldiers Wounded in Syria Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Netanyahu: Abbas Speech Venomous, Israel Will Respond

Netanyahu says that UN decision to recognize "Palestine" is "a meaningless decision that will not change anything."

UN Conspires to Oust Jewish Group from PA Vote

UN conducted "an intense campaign of exclusion and disenfranchisement” to ban prominent Jewish group from events.

'With UN Bid, Arabs Once Again Try to Steal Israel's Heritage'

November 29th is a day that belongs to Israel, says one historian - and the PA is trying to 'steal' it for themselves

PM: Ignore the Sound of UN Applause

Regardless of the outcome of the PA statehood bid, Israel will not compromise its security, Binymain Netanyahu said.

Officials: PA Will 'Regret' Latest Statehood Ploy

Recognition by the UN will boomerang on the PA, Israeli officials said

Israel Braces for PA Arab 'Disturbances'

Israel is bracing itself for possible 'disturbances' by PA Arabs in the wake of its probable statehood vote Thursday at the United Nations.

Iran Criticizes UN for Condemning its Human Rights Record

Iran criticzes a UN committee for passing a resolution condemning its human rights record, says the West uses the issue for political gain.

A 'State' Without Borders

UN Set to Violate Its Own Rules on ‘State’

The UN is to pass a resolution that contradicts its own rules that a state must have defined territory and a functioning government.

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

Denmark to Vote for PA at United Nations

Denmark will back a PA bid to upgrade its United Nations status to that of a non-member observer state, its foreign ministry announced.

UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses

A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.

Video: Abbas' Bus to UN Heading in the Wrong Direction

The Israeli embassy in the U.S. has posted an animated video of Abbas, encountering a myriad or cliffs and roadblocks, en route the U.N.

Hamas Supports PA UN Statehood Bid?

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told PA chairman Mahmud Abbas that his terror organization supports the PA’s bid for enhanced UN status.

Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis

British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.

Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'

Iran has filed formal accusations against the U.S., accusing it of carrying out "illegal and provocative acts."

PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in Mideast

China can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday.

UN Sends Protest to Syria Over Golan Attacks

UN sends protest letter to the Syrian government for claiming it had UN permission to attack rebel opponents in the Golan Heights.

Prosor to UN: Time to Condemn Hamas

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations sends a letter of complaint over the ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel.

US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes

The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.

Abbas ‘No’ Puts Obama in His Place

Obama called Abbas to express opposition to his bid to the UN. Abbas did what Netanyahu could never do – tell the president “no.”

Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose

Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.

UN Condemns Spillover from Syria into Golan Heights

The United Nations condemns fighting by Syrian forces close to Golan Heights, says it threatens stability in the region.

Israel Complains to UN About Syrian Civil War Spillover

Israel has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations about the military spillover over the northern border from Syria's civil war.

US Targets Suicide Operations Chief of 'Sopranos of Afghanistan'

The Obama administration announced that it placed sanctions on Qari Zakir, the chief of suicide operations for Pakistan's Haqqani Network.