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News and updates about UN General Assembly

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

President of Human Rights Voices NGO, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, explains to Arutz Sheva how the Palestinian Authority was permitted to draft a UN General Assembly resolution and the threat this resolution represents.

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

'Salute to mass-murderer'

UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan expressed outrage over the announcement of the meeting. 'I assume that the next step will be renaming the Human Rights Council in his memory.'

UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi

Erdan:

'UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace'

As UN General Assembly meets to discuss PA statehood bid, Israeli ambassador accuses body of supporting the modern-day Nazis who seek to eliminate the Jewish people.

'UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace'

PA seeking General Assembly reconsideration of membership bid

PA seeking approval of a resolution in the UN General Assembly asking the Security Council to reconsider “favorably” its full membership.

PA seeking General Assembly reconsideration of membership bid

UN votes against Israel

Erdan: If you want a real ceasefire in Gaza, call Sinwar

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN presents General Assembly with the phone number of Hamas’ headquarters in Gaza ahead of vote on ceasefire.

Erdan: If you want a real ceasefire in Gaza, call Sinwar

UN General Assembly to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Diplomats say the UN General Assembly is likely to vote Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

UN General Assembly to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

Israel and the US vote against the resolution which fails to condemn Hamas for the October 7 attack against Israelis.

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

MK Danny Danon:

'Sever all ties with the UN Secretary General'

Former Israeli Ambassador to UN, MK Danon: ‘UN Secretary General legitimizes massacre of Jews. It is our duty to sever all ties with him.'

'Sever all ties with the UN Secretary General'

Netanyahu departs for Israel:

'This time the UN speech was broadcast in Saudi Arabia'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off from New York after his visit to the US: I think there are many achievements in this visit.

'This time the UN speech was broadcast in Saudi Arabia'

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Iranian delegation to the UN: Tehran has every right to retaliate for military action by Israel.

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Regional stability rests on a Palestinian state'

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at UN General Assembly, does not mention Israel or the normalization efforts between the countries.

'Regional stability rests on a Palestinian state'

Ambassador Erdan:

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Israel's UN Ambassador explains why he decided to protest the speech of the Iranian President at the UN.

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Netanyahu’s full speech:

May we choose wisely between the curse and the blessings

Read Prime Minister Netanyahu’s full adress to the United Nations General Assembly

May we choose wisely between the curse and the blessings

Netanyahu at UN:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

"I believe that we are at the cusp of a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Palestinians must not have a veto on peace."

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

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Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the United Nations

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the United Nations

Danon blasts Abbas:

'The Palestinians deserve better and deserve more'

MK Danny Danon responds to PA chairman's UN speech: Region engaged in moving towards true peace, he continues his tirade against Israel.

'The Palestinians deserve better and deserve more'

Erdan responds to Abbas:

'He proved today that he is totally detached from reality'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN rebukes PA chairman following his UN speech.

'He proved today that he is totally detached from reality'

Minister Chikli:

'It’s time the world sees Abbas for who he really is'

Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to PA chairman's UN speech: He is one of the leading and most dangerous Holocaust deniers in the world.

'It’s time the world sees Abbas for who he really is'

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

A member of the Iranian President's delegation assaulted a journalist outside their New York hotel before being subdued by security.

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

For the first time:

Haredi minister speaks at UN General Assembly

Interior and Health Minister Moshe Arbel speaks at UN General Assembly, after submitting joint declaration with Moroccan Health Minister.

Haredi minister speaks at UN General Assembly

Netanyahu to UN chief:

'Time for UN to refrain from its baseless criticism of Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, calls for UN to change its attitude towards Israel.

'Time for UN to refrain from its baseless criticism of Israel'

MK Tal:

'Protests against Netanyahu are protests against Israel'

MK Ohad Tal says this is the first time that Israeli anti-government protesters are standing alongside PLO protesters outside the UN.

'Protests against Netanyahu are protests against Israel'

Iranian President:

'The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.

'The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal'

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Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

Israel's UN Ambassador leaves General Assembly Hall: It should not be possible for a vile murderer to be given a platform here at the UN.

Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

President Zelenskyy:

'Many seats in the UN will be empty if Russia succeeds'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks to UN General Assembly to appeal for world support against the Russian invasion.

'Many seats in the UN will be empty if Russia succeeds'

Biden at UN:

'Normalization with Israel brings practical benefits'

US President speaks at opening of United Nations General Assembly in New York, says 'Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.'

'Normalization with Israel brings practical benefits'

Netanyahu:

'The protesters are joining the PLO and Iran'

Netanyahu blasts protesters who plan to demonstrate during his visit to the US: These demonstrations cross all boundaries.

'The protesters are joining the PLO and Iran'

Saudis, PA & judicial reform:

This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to depart tonight to the US, where he will address the UN and meet with world leaders.

This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

White House confirms:

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in New York next week

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms Biden will meet Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly.

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in New York next week

UN General Assembly president visits Chabad

President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, meets with representatives of Chabad leadership.

UN General Assembly president visits Chabad

Netanyahu to address General Assembly, may meet Biden

There is speculation about whether the Israeli PM will meet President Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September.

Netanyahu to address General Assembly, may meet Biden

JFNA President and CEO to INN:

'On domestic policy no one has told us to mind our own business'

Eric Fingerhut spoke with  Israel National News about Israel's domestic issues and their pertinence to Jews worldwide.

'On domestic policy no one has told us to mind our own business'

Israeli UN ambassador:

Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly at a special session marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

ICJ confirms it received request to probe Israeli 'occupation'

The UN General Assembly voted last month in favor of the resolution, which was promoted by the PA.

ICJ confirms it received request to probe Israeli 'occupation'

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

Ukrainian Pres. predicates vote with Israel at the UN on Israel giving Ukraine military supplies.

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

UNGA votes to send Israel to The Hague

In Shabbat vote, General Assembly votes 87 to 26 to have ICJ issue decision on 'occupation' of Judea and Samaria.

UNGA votes to send Israel to The Hague

'A moral stain on the UN'

UN to vote on advisory opinion against Israel from ICJ

Ambassador Erdan: No international body can decide that the Jewish people are "occupiers" in their own homeland.

UN to vote on advisory opinion against Israel from ICJ

UN approves:

Event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day

UN General Assembly votes 90-30 in favor of commemorative event marking what the Arabs view as the "catastrophe" of Israel's establishment.

Event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day

Israel's ambassador to UN:

'UN vote has nothing to do with make-up of Israel gov't'

PA chairman rejects all peace plans, favors unilateral action, explains Gilad Erdan

'UN vote has nothing to do with make-up of Israel gov't'

Israel Allies Caucus: Say "No" to Anti-Israel Movement at UN

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus urges prime ministers of 27 countries to vote against anti-Israel resolutions at UN General Assembly.

Israel Allies Caucus: Say "No" to Anti-Israel Movement at UN

UN General Assembly:

'Israel must dispose of all its nuclear weapons'

The UNGA first committee voted 152-5 on the resolution submitted by Egypt. Israel never officially admitted to having nuclear weapons.

'Israel must dispose of all its nuclear weapons'

UN condemns Russia's annexation of areas in Ukraine

143 countries, including Israel, vote in favor of the resolution. Four countries vote against.

UN condemns Russia's annexation of areas in Ukraine

Erdan blasts Abbas:

'His time has passed'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN vows to block the PA's unilateral move to become a full member of the UN.

'His time has passed'

Abbas at the UN:

'Israel is no longer a reliable peace partner'

PA chairman attacks Israel at UN General Assembly, claims it is deliberately impeding progress toward a two-state solution.

'Israel is no longer a reliable peace partner'

Netanyahu responds to Lapid:

'A speech full of defeat and surrender'

Former PM Netanyahu reacts to Lapid's speech: We will not allow Hamastan to be established on our borders.

'A speech full of defeat and surrender'

Biden on Lapid's speech:

'I could not agree more'

US President welcomes Lapid’s support for a “two-state solution” during his UN speech: A courageous statement.

'I could not agree more'

Lapid at the UN:

'Israel will accept a Palestinian state only if it is peaceful'

Israeli PM tells General Assembly: You can ask us to live according to the values in the UN Charter, but you cannot ask us to die for them.

'Israel will accept a Palestinian state only if it is peaceful'

Watch: Raisi, Biden butt heads in UN speeches

Iran's leader pledged to continue his country's 'resistance' while Biden insisted a nuclear Iran will never come to fruition.

Watch: Raisi, Biden butt heads in UN speeches

Zelenskyy to UN:

'We want just punishment for Russia's crime'

Ukrainian President proposes five-point plan to establish peace, rules out any other peace proposal.

'We want just punishment for Russia's crime'

Canadian org slams King Abdullah for UN speech on Jerusalem

Abraham Global Peace Initiative denounces King Abdullah for attempting to sow division between Jews and Christians.

Canadian org slams King Abdullah for UN speech on Jerusalem

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Israeli Amb. leaves General Assembly during Raisi's speech

Ambassador Erdan: Speech by Holocaust denying, mass murdering Iranian President sets new low for the UN.

Israeli Amb. leaves General Assembly during Raisi's speech

Raisi at UN:

'No regime in the region has ever been as savage as the Zionist'

Israeli Ambassador Erdan walks out of speech by Iranian President at UN General Assembly.

'No regime in the region has ever been as savage as the Zionist'

Lapid takes off for New York:

'I'll make Israel's voice heard at the United Nations'

Prime Minister Lapid takes off for New York, where he will speak at the United Nations General Assembly and meet world and Jewish leaders.

'I'll make Israel's voice heard at the United Nations'

In attempt to calm tensions:

PM Lapid requests meeting with Jordanian King

PM's staff hopes to employ the King's influence to improve the security coordination between Israel and PA.

PM Lapid requests meeting with Jordanian King

Lapid to attend UN General Assembly in New York, meet Erdogan

Prime Minister Lapid will take off on Monday night for a diplomatic visit to New York. An INN reporter will accompany Lapid's entourage.

Lapid to attend UN General Assembly in New York, meet Erdogan

Volker Turk appointed UN high commissioner for human rights

Turk will replace Michelle Bachelet, who was known for being critical of Israel.

Volker Turk appointed UN high commissioner for human rights

Veteran Israeli diplomat breaks glass ceiling at UN

Sarah Weiss Ma'udi appointed to Cabinet of the incoming President of the U.N. General Assembly, Ambassador Csaba Kőrösi of Hungary.

Veteran Israeli diplomat breaks glass ceiling at UN

Pompeo to Biden:

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions