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Ron Prosor Tells UN : An Alarm Bell is Ringing

“An alarm bell is ringing. Never has it been so clear that Iran is seeking to build a nuclear weapon,” Israel’s Amb. Prosor tells the UN.

Ron Prosor Tells UN : An Alarm Bell is Ringing

Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor: The silence of the Security Council on Iran will be very costly.

Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

Four leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province.

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

IAEA: Iran Failed to Clarify Nuclear Activities

Yukiya Amano says Iran has failed to clarify its atomic activities to the UN's IAEA -- and now it's his job to warn the world.

IAEA: Iran Failed to Clarify Nuclear Activities

Hizbullah Rejects UN Demand to Disarm

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah rejected a call by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his terrorist organization to disarm.

Hizbullah Rejects UN Demand to Disarm

Gaza Belt Leader Writes UN: Hamas Guilty of War Crimes’

A Gaza Belt leader asks the UN why it doesn’t charge Hamas with war crimes for firing phosphorus explosives on civilians.

Gaza Belt Leader Writes UN: Hamas Guilty of War Crimes’

United Nations' Budget Cut - More Cuts to Come

For only the second time in 50 years, the United Nations had its budget cut. More cuts to come, Secretary General vows.

United Nations' Budget Cut - More Cuts to Come

US: Direct Dialogue Only Way to Deal with Israel-PA Conflict

The US responded to the United Nations Wednesday that direct dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts with the Palestinian Authority.

US: Direct Dialogue Only Way to Deal with Israel-PA Conflict

Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in Idlib

Dozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib.

Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in Idlib

UN Bill for 2012 Humanitarian Aid: $7.7B

The United Nations is asking donor nations to ante up $7.7 billion for humanitarian aid next year.

UN Bill for 2012 Humanitarian Aid: $7.7B

UN Accuses Israel of 'Provocation' in Efrat

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has accused Israel of "provocative action" in publishing routine, approved tenders for 40 new homes for Efrat.

UN Accuses Israel of 'Provocation' in Efrat

Ambassador Prosor: I Warned About Iran in 1998

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, at a recent talk: I warned the White House about Iran's nuclear program 13 years ago.

Ambassador Prosor: I Warned About Iran in 1998

Durban UN Climate Conference Ends with Mostly Talk, No Action

An all-night weekend session at the UN climate change convention in Durban, South Africa ends with few agreements but little real action.

Durban UN Climate Conference Ends with Mostly Talk, No Action

PA Blocked from Sneaky Statehood Ploy at UN Climate Conference

A slick attempt by the Palestinian Authority to gain statehood at a UN conference on climate change is stymied by the US and Israel.

PA Blocked from Sneaky Statehood Ploy at UN Climate Conference

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Ayalon to UN: 'End Unequal Treatment of Refugees'

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon called on the United Nations Thursday to end inequality in the treatment of Jewish and Arab refugees.

 Ayalon to UN: 'End Unequal Treatment of Refugees'

Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up

The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.

Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up

Syrian FM: Assad's Words Distorted by State Dept

Syria's Foreign Ministry is working on damage control, denying President Assad refused to take responsibility for the actions of his troops.

Syrian FM: Assad's Words Distorted by State Dept

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria Accepts Arab League Observers

Syria has aquiesced to an Arab League ultimatum to accept a delegation of observers, or face U.N. involvement.

Syria Accepts Arab League Observers

Assad Ignores Arab League Ultimatum, 25 More Die

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has not responded to an Arab League deadline to sign its initiative to end the violence against its people.

Assad Ignores Arab League Ultimatum, 25 More Die

UN Calls for Protection in Syria, Violence Continues

The United Nations’ human rights chief calls on the international community to protect Syrian civilians. The bloodshed continues.

UN Calls for Protection in Syria, Violence Continues

Arab League Adds Travel Ban, Tightens Sanctions on Syria

The Cairo-based Arab League has tightened its sanctions on Syria, listing 17 high-ranking officials on a travel ban to other Arab nations.

Arab League Adds Travel Ban, Tightens Sanctions on Syria

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Prosor: The UN is a Rubber Stamp for the PA

The UN’s automatic pro-Arab majority distorts history and makes the body a “rubber stamp for the PA," charges Israeli Ambassador Prosor.

Prosor: The UN is a Rubber Stamp for the PA

Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It's Our Legitimate Right

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reaffirms his bid for UN membership. "It's our legitimate right," he claims.

Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It's Our Legitimate Right

"Every Jew Should Learn About This Day"

World Zionist Organization re-enacts the recognition of Israel by the UN. MK Danon: "Every Jew should learn about this day."

"Every Jew Should Learn About This Day"

UN Officials Show PA Spirit, Bash Israel

United Nations officials continue to raise serious questions about their claim to being a neutral arbiter as they continue to bash Israel.

UN Officials Show PA Spirit, Bash Israel

PA Will Raise 'Prisoner Issue' at United Nations

Officials in Ramallah say they will seek a favorable legal opinion at the United Nations forbidding Israel to incarcerate PA terrorists.

PA Will Raise 'Prisoner Issue' at United Nations

'No-Fly' Zone for Syria

With the blood-drenched soil of Libya barely dry, Syria is poised to face the same fate as Arab nations plan a "no-fly zone."

'No-Fly' Zone for Syria

Women in Green Protest UN Presence in Netzer

Women in Green leaders send letter to Foreign Minister Lieberman regarding the UN presence in Gush Etzion last week.

Women in Green Protest UN Presence in Netzer

Syria Death Toll Tops 3,500

UN officials say Syria's death toll continues to mount - topping 3,500 - as violence continues despite an Arab League plan seeking peace.

Syria Death Toll Tops 3,500

Fatah: Israel’s Tax Freeze “Declaration of War’

Israel has declared war on the Palestinian Authority by freezing tax revenues after the PA joined UNESCO, a Fatah official charges.

Fatah: Israel’s Tax Freeze “Declaration of War’

Iran on Brink of Nuclear Capability: Report

The IAEA will state that Iran is on the brink of being able to make a nuclear weapon, thanks to foreign help, the Washington Post reports.

Iran on Brink of Nuclear Capability: Report

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

Opposition from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and a lack of support in the Security Council has derailed Ramallah's unilateral track at the UN.

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

PA Threatens 'Significant Steps' Over Israeli Sanctions

PA Spokesman: We're considering taking steps in response to Israel’s decision to accelerate construction and freeze taxes.

PA Threatens 'Significant Steps' Over Israeli Sanctions

UN Urges Libya to Secure Chemical Weapons

UN's Ban Ki-moon says Libya must quickly secure any chemical weapons and nuclear materials left unguarded during the civil war.

UN Urges Libya to Secure Chemical Weapons

UN's Ban Ki-moon 'Concerned' Over Israeli Construction

UN Secretary-General criticizes Israel for its decision to accelerate construction of Jewish homes in "occupied Palestinian territory."

UN's Ban Ki-moon 'Concerned' Over Israeli Construction

PA: Israeli Sanctions Are 'Theft'

Officials in Ramallah are outraged that Jerusalem has imposed sanctions after the PA's willful violation of the Oslo Accords.

PA: Israeli Sanctions Are 'Theft'

UN Condemns Rocket Fire But Urges 'Israeli Restraint'

The international community is starting to condemn Gaza terrorists for rocket attacks on southern Israel - but urges "Israeli restraint."

UN Condemns Rocket Fire But Urges 'Israeli Restraint'

Prosor Demands that UN Condemn Rocket Fire

Israel’s ambassador to the UN writes a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, demands condemnation of rocket fire from Gaza.

Prosor Demands that UN Condemn Rocket Fire

Israel’s UN Ambassador Separates Lies from Truth

Israel’s UN envoy Prosor put the facts on the line: The Arab world blames Israel for all its woes but fails to help its own people.

Israel’s UN Ambassador Separates Lies from Truth

Abbas May Lose Out in United Nations

Abbas’ “go for broke” strategy in the UN may backfire. He counts on the backing of Brazil, but it soon will leave the Security Council.

Abbas May Lose Out in United Nations

Perry: US Should Reconsider Paying UN Dues

Citing the PA statehood bid at the UN as a "travesty," GOP contender Rick Perry questions US funds for world body.

Perry: US Should Reconsider Paying UN Dues

Report: UN Security Council Shuffle to Favor Israel

A scheduled shuffle of the 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council will cost the PA one of its supporters - Brazil.

Report: UN Security Council Shuffle to Favor Israel

UN to Encourage Terrorists to Break Deal Tenets?

The head of the UNHRC said that it was illegal to "force" terrorists freed in the Shalit deal to leave the country.

UN to Encourage Terrorists to Break Deal Tenets?

Syria on Brink of Civil War

With clashes between Assad forces and organized army defectors claiming 41 lives Monday, some fear Syria is on the precipice of civil war.

Syria on Brink of Civil War

UN Chief:New Israeli Neighborhood 'Unacceptable'

UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon says Israel's plans for a new community in southern Jerusalem "must cease."

UN Chief:New Israeli Neighborhood 'Unacceptable'

UN Renting Jerusalem’s Nof Zion Homes for Jews

Jewish residents in the troubled Nof Tzion project in Jerusalem protest a threat to the project’s Jewish character as UN workers move in.

UN Renting Jerusalem’s Nof Zion Homes for Jews

Gaza Becomes A Separate Nation: Visa Required to Enter

Hamas may have pre-empted the PA statehood bid with one of its own, creating facts on the ground in Gaza. A visa is now required to enter.

Gaza Becomes A Separate Nation: Visa Required to Enter

Iran Ready to Send 'Peacekeepers' to Crisis Spots

Iranian army officials say they are ready to send peacekeeping forces to crisis spots under the UN banner.

Iran Ready to Send 'Peacekeepers' to Crisis Spots

US Could Cut Off UNESCO Funding if PA Accepted as Member

A key member of a Congressional appropriations committee said she would move to cut off US funding to UNESCO if the PA becomes a member.

US Could Cut Off UNESCO Funding if PA Accepted as Member

PA Aims for Full Membership in UNESCO

The Palestinian Authority plans to request full membership in the UNESCO organization as part of its statehood bid.

PA Aims for Full Membership in UNESCO

Erdogan’s Bodyguards Broke Ribs of UN Guard

Erdogan’s guards pushed United Nations guards, one of whom suffered broken ribs after being thown to the ground.

Erdogan’s Bodyguards Broke Ribs of UN Guard

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Just Negotiate Peace!

Netanyahu addresses UN after Abbas: We have to stop negotiating about the negotiations. Let’s just get on with it. Let’s negotiate peace!

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Just Negotiate Peace!

Former Amb. Ettinger: Obama's Speech Was a Tactical Change

Israel’s former UN Ambassador Yoram Ettinger dismissed Obama's speech in the United Nations: A leopard can't change its spots.

Former Amb. Ettinger: Obama's Speech Was a Tactical Change

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

Dershowitz: UN Has No Moral Authority When it Comes to Israel

Harvard law professor and pro-Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz speaks at the StandWithUs rally against the UN circus.

Dershowitz: UN Has No Moral Authority When it Comes to Israel

Prosor Walks Tall at United Nations

Israel's UN envoy Ron Prosor tells Arutz Sheva he is proud to represent the Jewish people, and their state, heritage, and traditions.

Prosor Walks Tall at United Nations