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US Congress Demands UN Rescind Goldstone Report

The US Congress has unanimously passed a bill demanding the UN rescind its 2009 anti-Israel Goldstone Report. The PLO calls on Obama to veto it.

Congressmen Want Goldstone Report Withdrawn

15 Congressional Representatives ask the US Ambassador Susan Rice to push for the withdrawal of the Goldstone Report at the United Nations.

UN Recognizes Hamas-Supporting Organization

The UN has recognized the anti-Israel Free Palestine Movement as an organization working to achieve “a just solution to the Palestinian problem.”

'Gaza Has Become a Terrorist State'

Gaza is already a terrorist state, President Peres tells ambassadors. UK, US condemn “cowardly” attack on bus.

Russia and China Prove Willing to Sacrifice Qaddafi

Both Russia and China refrained from wielding their veto feeling they had bigger fish to fry.

UN Approves No-Fly Zone Over Libya

The UN Security Council passes a resolution approving a no-fly zone over Libya as Qaddafi threatens to enter Benghazi and crush the revolt.

'Peace and Dialogue' Muslim Group Angered by Jewish Kotel

A pan-national Islamic group lauds “peace and dialogue” in the UN, while fighting Jewish prayer at the Western Wall.

Why Is the Obama Administration Seeking UN Approval

Even his liberal constituency is alarmed but the Obama Administration resists intervention without UN approval.

The Fairy Tale Stops in Tripoli

The seemingly inexorable march to democracy has stalled in Libya and the Western powers are between a rock and a hard place.

US Vetoes Resolution to Condemn Israel

The PA asks the UN Security Council to condemn Israel for allowing Jews to build in Jewish cities in Judea and Samaria. US vetoes resolution.

US: Fire Falk over Claims of US Cover-Up of 9/11

US officials have called on the UN to fire expert Richard Falk, over his statements on 9/11. Falk accused Israel of war crimes in the past.,

Canadian Report: Hizbullah Assassinated Hariri

A CBC investigative report claims UN has proof that terror group was behind assassination of former Lebanese PM.

UN Org.: Rachel's Tomb is a Mosque

UNESCO officially brands Rachel's Tomb a mosque, wants the tombs of Patriarchs and Matriarchs off “Heritage Site” list.

Kofi Annan's Holocaust Problem

Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Barak: 'Difficult Decisions' Will Be Necessary

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met on Friday with UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon. Barak said Israel hoped direct talks with the PA would begin soon.

UN Warns of New War in North; Claims on Gas May Be Trigger

The UN, which generally downplays war scares, warned that charges of Hizbullah’s obtaining advanced weapons have raised tensions that may erupt.

Iran, Egypt Line Up Against US, Allies at UN Nuke Meeting

Iran and Egypt are preparing to fight the U.S. and its allies over Israel's rights at the United Nations nuclear non-proliferation treaty meeting.

Report: Egypt Asks UN to Pressure Israel on Nukes

A leaked document shows that Egypt is hoping to bring UN pressure to bear on Israel over alleged nuclear arms.

China Agrees to 'Discuss' Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the six world powers, including Russia and China, may agree to increase sanctions on Iran.

UNICEF: PA Group Used our Logo Without Permission

After complaints by PMW and a report Israel National News, UNICEF admitted a PA group it funds used its logo for an ad that promotes anti-Semitism.

UN Sappers Enter Gaza

United Nations sappers entered Gaza Wednesday to find and explode the duds remaining from last year's counter-terrorist Operation Cast Lead.

"Gang of 54" Congressmen Slammed for Censuring Israel

More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are censured by American Israeli Action Coalition for accusing Israel of collectively punishing residents in Gaza.

Anti-Semitic Blood Libel Aimed at IDF in Haiti

As the world praises Israel’s massive aid to earthquake victims in Port-au-Prince, a US anti-Semite in Seattle renews the blood libel against Jews.

Israel's Peres at Controversial Climate Conference

President Shimon Peres is representing the State of Israel at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen.

UN General Assembly Endorses Goldstone Report

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt the Goldstone Report on Thursday by a vote of 114-18, with 44 abstentions.

Dore Gold vs. Goldstone: What Would You Do?

Former Ambassador Dore Gold defends Israel's human rights record, challenges Brandeis students: “What would you do?”

Netanyahu Challenges UN on Weapons Ship

PM Netanyahu calls weapons ship to Iran a “war crime,” chides UN for failure to respond.

Video: Goldstone Ignores Terror Victim Face-to-Face

A terror victim asked Goldstone why he did not examine Israel’s human rights while Hamas attacked for eight years. He ignored the question.

Israeli Ambassador to UN: Goldstone Report 'Born in Hate'

Israel's ambassador told the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday that the Goldstone Report was "conceived in hate and executed in sin."

Islamic Group Takes Credit for Goldstone

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Conference says his group initiated the Goldstone Report.

Four More Rockets Found in Lebanon; UN Demands Hizbullah Disarm

Four more rockets were found several hours after a Katyusha struck Israel. Israel’s envoy complained to the UN, which said Hizbullah must disarm.

Bibi, Lieberman Move to Squash Goldstone

Israeli leaders are working hard to prevent the Goldstone Report from winning approval in Friday's vote at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Peres: We Won't Let Hostile Majority Judge Us

President Shimon Peres says that Israel “will not allow a majority that is hostile to Israel to judge us,” calls on UN to condemn Iran.

Netanyahu Warns UN Against Accepting Goldstone Report

PM Netanyahu issues last-gasp warning to UN Human Rights Council not to endorse the Goldstone report, saying such a move would bolster terrorism.

Bibi Addresses General Assembly, Takes on Iran, UN

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the UN, slams UN's Gaza report. “Will you accept this farce?” he asks.

NY Police Arrest 11 Rabbis in Anti-Ahmadinejad Protest

New York police arrested 11 rabbis Wednesday night for blocking a road where Ahmadinejad’s motorcade was to pass en route to the United Nations.

Eleven Countries Turn Back on Ahmadinejad’s Anti-Jewish Speech

Eleven countries, led by France and the United States, walked out of the UN assembly hall where Ahmadinejad railed again Jews and Israel.

Hamas Turns Blame from Israel to UNRWA

In another sign of tension between Hamas and the UN, Gaza's leaders shift blame for deaths from Israel to UNRWA.

Iranian Media: Iran Ready to Negotiate

Iran's state television says leaders are ready to negotiate with the West over the Iranian nuclear program.

UNIFIL Mandate Extension Warns of Resolution 1701 Violations

United Nations troops to stay in southern Lebanon for another year. Document hints at Hizbullah activity but does not explcitly mention the group.

PA Majority Rejects Fayyad's Plan

PA majority party Hamas rejects Salam Fayyad's plan for a PA state. UN, America approve of document.

UN Congratulates Ahmadinejad Over Disputed Election

The United Nations congratulates Ahmadinejad over winning his country's disputed elections. Hundreds dead, wounded in protests.

Anne Frank’s Diary Added to UN Cultural Collection

Anne Frank's diary was voted "culturally significant" by the United Nations.

Israel Concerned Over Hamas Plans for Gaza Aid

Defense officials are concerned that Hamas is pressuring humanitarian aid groups, including a UN agency, into giving it billions of dollars.

EU: 'Accept PA State as Full Member of UN'

EU foreign policy chief calls on the UN to proclaim a Palestinian Authority state by a fixed date, whether Israel agrees or not.

Noam Shalit to Testify Before UN Gaza Probe

The U.N. committee reviewing allegations of war crimes during Operation Cast Lead will hear testimony from captive soldier Gilad Shalit's father.

State Department: Both Israel and PA Must Honor Roadmap

The State Department may have toned down its demand on Israel to freeze construction within Judea and Samaria. The UN, however, remains chilled.

Lieberman: Jews in Judea and Samaria Not an Obstacle to Peace

FM Lieberman told the UN that construction in Judea and Samaria is not an obstacle to peace and he blamed the PA for stalling peace efforts.

Facing "Palestine" With Truth: An Uncommon Perspective

First Impressions of Netanyahu at the UN