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UN Amb to Arutz Sheva:

'UN's silence forces us to take action'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan tells Arutz Sheva the UN's continued ignoring of Hamas' atrocities and the plight of the hostages requires Israel to take action that will make the UN come to them to ask what it can do.

'UN's silence forces us to take action'

UN rapporteur:

'I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel'

Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.

'I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel'

Op-ed:

The UN admits the truth, but won’t act on it

Don’t expect any action to follow the UN report admitting Hamas committed mass rape on October 7. The UN is so anti-Israel that it is more likely to pass a resolution endorsing the mass rape of Jewish women than condemning it.

The UN admits the truth, but won’t act on it

UN officials blame Israel for aid crush deaths

UN Special Rapporteurs, including Francesca Albanese, falsely accuse Israel of shooting dead 112 people in last week's incident when many Gazans were crushed while swarming humanitarian aid trucks.

UN officials blame Israel for aid crush deaths

Int'l law expert:

UN will still not condemn Hamas after rape report

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the UN will not act against Hamas even after publishing its own report saying there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed mass rape.

UN will still not condemn Hamas after rape report

UNRWA chief warns:

'We will be in uncharted territory'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.

'We will be in uncharted territory'

Foreign Ministry:

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

UN report:

'Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape'

Israeli Ambassador questions whether the UN will take action after releasing a report finding compelling evidence of Hamas' sexual crimes on October and against hostages or if it will continue to ignore the Israeli victims.

'Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape'

UN:

Amb summoned to Israel over silencing of rape report

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan to return to Israel for consultations in light of attempts to suppress evidence of Hamas' rape and other sexual crimes against Israeli women on October 7.

Amb summoned to Israel over silencing of rape report

Erdan to UN:

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

Israel's ambassador to the UN screens testimonies from witnesses to Hamas' atrocities on October 7, demands end to international silence and difference on the mass rape of Israeli women.

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

UNRWA investigation:

UN hoping to receive material from Israel

UN spokesperson says investigators expect to receive materials from Israel related to its accusations that UNRWA staff took part in October 7 attacks.

UN hoping to receive material from Israel

Antonio Guterres is responsible for Gazan civilians

Any use of the word "genocide" should be directed to the United Nations, which, under Guterres' watch, has not seen to the removal of civilian Gazans from the war zone. Op-ed.

Antonio Guterres is responsible for Gazan civilians

Erdan:

'UN chief sees others' flaws, is blind to his own'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of responsibility for the UN's failure to condemn Hamas massacre and agencies' support for the terrorist organization.

'UN chief sees others' flaws, is blind to his own'

Foreign Min.:

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz slams UN Human Rights Council for 'cooperating with Hamas terrorists,' 'trying to undermine Israel's right to defend itself,' in wake of October 7 massacre.

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Guterres to protesters:

'There's a glimmer of hope for hostage release deal'

UN Secretary-General to protest who said he works more for the sake of UNRWA than that of the hostages: I have no authority. If I had any, they would have already been released.

'There's a glimmer of hope for hostage release deal'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN:

'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sharply criticized the UN’s response to the Gaza war and called Secretary-General Guterres 'the head of the snake.'

'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

State Department:

'We urge Israel to investigate UN allegations'

US State Department spokesperson UN allegations that IDF soldiers raped Palestinian Arab women: I cannot independently confirm, we urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate.

'We urge Israel to investigate UN allegations'

Erdan:

'Not condemning Hamas is a UN tradition'

Israel's UN Amb. reacts to latest failed attempt to pass a Security Council resolution demanding Israel end its military operation against Hamas. 'In Gaza, Hamas is the UN, and the UN is Hamas!'

'Not condemning Hamas is a UN tradition'

Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school

Paratroopers Brigade soldiers located large quantities of weapons inside a building adjacent to a UN school in Khan Yunis. The school had been used as a humanitarian shelter for Gazan residents.

Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

US Ambassador to the UN says resolution calling for immediate ceasefire without condemning Hamas would be counterproductive.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

'Despicable and unfounded'

UN experts claim IDF troops raped Palestinian women

Israel’s UN mission denounces Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which accused IDF soldiers of raping Palestinian Arab women and girls in detention.

UN experts claim IDF troops raped Palestinian women

UNRWA chief claims:

'Israel is aiming to destroy us'

UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of aiming to “destroy” the organization.

'Israel is aiming to destroy us'

Kirby responds to UN official:

'Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is'

White House National Security Communications Adviser responds to UN relief chief who stated that “Hamas is not a terrorist group for us”.

'Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is'

UN Relief Chief:

'Hamas is not a terrorist group for us'

Israeli officials blast UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, who claimed in TV interview that Hamas is a "political movement" and not a terrorist group.

'Hamas is not a terrorist group for us'

Op-ed:

Francesca Albanese is evil

After the French President called October 7 the ‘largest antisemitic massacre of our century,’ the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine was so incensed that she had to respond and deny that Hamas’ atrocities were antisemitic. Op-ed.

Francesca Albanese is evil

Iranian President:

'The Zionist entity will depart the world'

A speech for the 45th anniversary of the Iranian revolution declared that Iran took orders from no power and had the upper hand militarily.

'The Zionist entity will depart the world'

UN official outrageously claims:

Oct 7 caused by Israeli oppression, not antisemitism

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese claims October 7 only happened because of 'Israeli oppression' in response to French President calling it the 'largest antisemitic massacre of our century.

Oct 7 caused by Israeli oppression, not antisemitism

Due to anti-Israel statements:

Knesset Speaker cancels meeting with UN chief

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana says he decided not to give Antonio Guterres any legitimacy following his latest criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Knesset Speaker cancels meeting with UN chief

Erdan to UN chief:

'You should ensure Hamas does not survive'

Israeli Ambassador responds after US Secretary-General warns against Israeli operation in Rafah: A ceasefire means keeping the genocidal Hamas terrorists in power.

'You should ensure Hamas does not survive'

Watch:

UN chief insists no double standards on Israel

Channel 12 News correspondent presses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his criticism of Israel, to which he replies: Even when there are human shields, there is an obligation to protect civilians.

UN chief insists no double standards on Israel

Norway adds funding to UNRWA

The Norwegian government will transfer the equivalent of 26M US dollars to the organization after several other countries stopped funding it.

Norway adds funding to UNRWA

Report:

Israel pushing to allow UNRWA to continue aid work

A new report claims that Israel has discreetly asked UNRWA to continue distributing aid to Gaza despite reports of involvement in the massacre until substitute is found.

Israel pushing to allow UNRWA to continue aid work

The United Nations’ Goebbels Maneuver

How the UN utilized a Nazi propaganda technique to attack the Jewish State. Op-ed.

The United Nations’ Goebbels Maneuver

UN chief announces 'independent' UNRWA investigation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announces former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna to head investigation into accusations UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

UN chief announces 'independent' UNRWA investigation

UNRWA warns:

'We will be forced to shut down by end of February'

UNRWA Commissioner-General says the agency will most likely be forced to shut down its operations if international funding does not resume.

'We will be forced to shut down by end of February'

UN organizations warn:

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

In joint statement, array of UN organizations urge key donor countries to resume funding for UNRWA.

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors:

'UNRWA's mission has to end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

'UNRWA's mission has to end'

US officials:

'UNRWA needs to make fundamental changes'

US Ambassador to the UN says US is seeking more detail from Israel about the allegations against UNRWA. State Department spokesperson: US needs to see accountability from UNRWA.

'UNRWA needs to make fundamental changes'

UN aid coordinator:

'Nothing can replace UNRWA'

UN's coordinator for Gaza aid, Sigrid Kaag, says nothing can "replace or substitute" UNRWA after several countries suspend funding.

'Nothing can replace UNRWA'

First time since war began:

UN ambassadors to visit communities hit by massacre

Delegation, led by Israel’s Ambassador Erdan, comes against the backdrop of hostility and bias towards Israel in the UN and the revelations about UNRWA workers participating in the October 7th massacre.

UN ambassadors to visit communities hit by massacre

UN Sexual Violence rep.:

'Oct. 7th survivors - please break your silence'

Pramilla Patten, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, met with First Lady, Michal Herzog to discuss the sexual violence committed by Hamas.

'Oct. 7th survivors - please break your silence'

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA staff involved in the October 7th massacre will be held accountable but asks nations not to suspend funding. Israeli Ambassador: 'Proves again that Israeli lives are not really important to him.'

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

UN Humanitarian Chief:

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN is weaponized to physically exterminate us'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rips the UN's anti-Israel bias: The ICJ proved to the world that the lessons of the Holocaust were not learned.

'The UN is weaponized to physically exterminate us'

Israeli Ambassador to UN:

'Iran’s terror will reach all of you'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan addressed the Security Council. 'How can you call for a ceasefire and mention a solution to the conflict at the same time? This is a complete oxymoron.'

'Iran’s terror will reach all of you'

Grandmother who fed terrorists tears up in the UN

Rachel Edri was among delegation members to be hosted by Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan

Grandmother who fed terrorists tears up in the UN

UN chief at it again:

'Killings of Gazans are utterly unacceptable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel again, calls for “immediate humanitarian ceasefire to relieve the suffering in Gaza".

'Killings of Gazans are utterly unacceptable'

Erdan to UN chief:

'Very least you can do is call out the terrorists'

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds after Antonio Guterres says "we cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue".

'Very least you can do is call out the terrorists'

UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

As Gaza war marks 100 days, Antonio Guterres says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "beyond words."

UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN should be on trial, not Israel'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan issued a response to the hearing at the UN's International Court of Justice.

'The UN should be on trial, not Israel'

No enforcement:

Anti-Israel protest allowed inside Security Council

UN rules prohibiting demonstrations in Security Council violated as 36 anti-Israel protestors use tour to stage demonstration in chamber without intervention by security.

Anti-Israel protest allowed inside Security Council

Israeli Amb. marks Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday at UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan asks how the UN can ignore Kfir Bibas, who has turned 1 three months after being kidnapped by Hamas at just 9 months old.

Israeli Amb. marks Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday at UN

UN and NYT make another bad choice

Both the UN and NYT have choices - they can promote HKOPS, they can resettle the Gazans, they can choose right over wrong. So far, nana. Opinion.

UN and NYT make another bad choice

UN experts:

'Hamas' acts of sexual violence are war crimes'

UN experts say crimes committed against civilians during Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel amounted to war crimes and could qualify as crimes against humanity.

'Hamas' acts of sexual violence are war crimes'

Why we should thank Hashem for the UN and EU

The UN may be the alignment of all nations against Israel before the Redemption, calling for Its destruction without boots on the ground.

Why we should thank Hashem for the UN and EU

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN's silence makes it party to Hamas's crimes in Gaza'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan has worked since the war began to improve Israel's public diplomacy, and calls to reevaluate relations with the UN.

'The UN's silence makes it party to Hamas's crimes in Gaza'

Watch:

Ambassador Erdan reads names of hostages at the UN

Israel’s UN Ambassador reads names of hostages during Security Council meeting: We are fighting for their release and you should be too.

Ambassador Erdan reads names of hostages at the UN

So drunk on hate they can't see straight

How low the UN and Red Cross have fallen. Hamas killed an Arab boy, Ahmed Poola, as he took aid from a truck. No UN reaction. Op-ed.

So drunk on hate they can't see straight

Samaria Council report:

UN presents attacks against Jews as 'settler violence'

Investigation by Samaria Regional Council reveals UN presents misleading data to encourage global campaign against 'settler violence.'

UN presents attacks against Jews as 'settler violence'

Former Dutch minister is UN's Gaza humanitarian coordinator

UN announces Sigrid Kaag will oversee humanitarian relief shipments into Gaza. She is married to a former PLO cabinet minister.

Former Dutch minister is UN's Gaza humanitarian coordinator