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Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

Iran’s Foreign Minister welcomes results of vote on Jerusalem at the UN General Assembly.

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

State Department: No decisions about cutting off foreign aid

State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made about cutting off foreign aid to countries that voted against U.S. at the UN.

State Department: No decisions about cutting off foreign aid

Danon: There is a public UN and a private UN

Israel's UN Ambassador notes that despite PA's hopes, 65 countries didn't back General Assembly's condemnation of Trump's Jerusalem move.

Danon: There is a public UN and a private UN

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan mocks Thursday's anti-Israel resolution denouncing President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

'Jerusalem is our capital: Always was and always will be'

PM Netanyahu says growing number of nations refuse to participate in UN 'theater of the absurd.'

'Jerusalem is our capital: Always was and always will be'

UN votes against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

UN General Assembly votes 128 to 9 to adopt anti-Israel resolution denouncing US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 35 abstain.

UN votes against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

Nikki Haley slams UN 'hostility towards Israel', rips General Assembly vote against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

'The UN - the house of lies'

PM says Israel preemptively rejects expected vote in UN General Assembly condemning international recognition of J'lem as Israel's capital.

'The UN - the house of lies'

Iran: Trump shows contempt for democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States for threatening to cut aid to countries that vote against it at UN General Assembly.

Iran: Trump shows contempt for democracy

PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members

PA official in charge of foreign affairs accuses U.S. of threatening UN member countries ahead of vote on Jerusalem.

PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members

Israel calls on world Jewry to appeal to govts on Jerusalem

Israel, US, work ceaselessly to defeat UN resolution denying Jewish, Israeli rights in Jerusalem.

Israel calls on world Jewry to appeal to govts on Jerusalem

Trump: US could cut aid to states that vote against Jerusalem

US President says nation will not tolerate countries which receive billions in aid from US but turn against it at the UN.

Trump: US could cut aid to states that vote against Jerusalem

Haley: We will be 'taking names' at General Assembly

Ambassador Haley criticizes upcoming vote at UN against U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Haley: We will be 'taking names' at General Assembly

Report: UN to vote on new Jerusalem resolution this week

Israeli officials say UN General Assembly could pass resolution renouncing Trump's recognition of Jerusalem this week.

Report: UN to vote on new Jerusalem resolution this week

PA to seek General Assembly condemnation of Trump on Jerusalem

PA to respond to US veto at Security Council with symbolic but guaranteed vote in General Assembly to condemn Trump recognition of Jerusalem

PA to seek General Assembly condemnation of Trump on Jerusalem

Watch: Netanyahu calls out Haaretz headline

'They said I wouldn't speak at JFNA assembly due to 'tensions' with Jewish community, though I had agreed to in advance. More Fake News.'

Watch: Netanyahu calls out Haaretz headline

Iranian Foreign Minister: Trump's comments were 'insulting'

Official slams Trump's speech at UN, as Trump warns that he plans to take action against the Iran deal.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Trump's comments were 'insulting'

Abbas: Israeli 'occupation' can't continue

PA chairman urges UN to take steps to impose peace on Israel, accept the PA as a full member.

Abbas: Israeli 'occupation' can't continue

Rouhani: 'Rogue Zionist regime' shouldn't preach

Iranian President blasts U.S. and Israel, warns his country will respond decisively to any violation of the nuclear deal.

Rouhani: 'Rogue Zionist regime' shouldn't preach

Abbas praises Trump's seriousness about peace

PA chairman praises Trump for his efforts to achieve a peace deal with Israel.

Abbas praises Trump's seriousness about peace

The Jew who wrote Trump's speech

Stephen Miller writes Trump's UN speech, detailing an almost biblical view of independent nations..

The Jew who wrote Trump's speech

'We're basically in World War Three'

Ken Abramowitz says US President Trump is 'clearest in a long time' but must realize there's no non-military solution to Iran, North Korea.

'We're basically in World War Three'

Shmuley Boteach: Trump's speech one of 'most forceful' at UN

Popular American rabbi and author says US President Trump focused on good and evil, will demand UN become a moral body.

Shmuley Boteach: Trump's speech one of 'most forceful' at UN

Leftist MK: Sometimes threats are necessary

Tzipi Livni says threats are sometimes necessary to prevent war, slams PM Netanyahu for not taking action.

Leftist MK: Sometimes threats are necessary

'It's a completely different relationship'

Ambassador David Friedman says a new page has been turned in U.S.-Israel relations under President Trump.

'It's a completely different relationship'

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

'Netanyahu's speech was the best he ever delivered'

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi tells Arutz Sheva: Israel can be satisfied with the results it achieved this week.

'Netanyahu's speech was the best he ever delivered'

Watch: Netanyahu at UN

'Fix Iran nuclear deal or nix it'

Israeli PM speaks at UN, slams Iran nuclear deal for allowing Iran to develop an 'arsenal' of nuclear weapons.'

'Fix Iran nuclear deal or nix it'

Trump addresses UN

'We may have no choice but to destroy North Korea'

US President tells UN Iran nuclear deal 'one of the worst transactions US ever entered into' and 'an embarrassment' to the US.

'We may have no choice but to destroy North Korea'

J Street: Trump, Netanyahu's opposition to Iran deal is reckless

The leftist advocacy group J Street slammed Netanyahu and Trump's intention to redo the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

J Street: Trump, Netanyahu's opposition to Iran deal is reckless

Watch: Netanyahu mobbed on Manhattan streets

Prime Minister Netanyahu walked the streets of Manhattan, greeting passersby and police officers. 'I'm not saying hi to him, I'm Muslim.'

Watch: Netanyahu mobbed on Manhattan streets

Trump: Fate of Iran nuclear deal depends on UN enforcement

President Trump said that the US will abandon the Iran deal if the United Nations body enforcing it isn't tough enough.

Trump: Fate of Iran nuclear deal depends on UN enforcement

Abbas to give 'important' speech at UN

Abbas spokesman says his UN speech will "define the characteristics of the next stage".

Abbas to give 'important' speech at UN

Netanyahu says 'no' to Swedish PM

PM Netanyahu refuses to meet Swedish PM Löfven at UN General Assembly.

Netanyahu says 'no' to Swedish PM

Danon begins term as UN General Assembly Vice President

Israeli Ambassador to the UN elected to represent western European group, to help set General assembly's agenda.

Danon begins term as UN General Assembly Vice President

PM Netanyahu leaves on historic visit to Latin America

Netanyahu leaves for trip to Argentina, Mexico, and Columbia, then meets world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York.

PM Netanyahu leaves on historic visit to Latin America

On the table: 3,000 units across Judea and Samaria

Approval of 3,000 housing units delayed until after UN General Assembly, so as not to 'arm' Abbas.

On the table: 3,000 units across Judea and Samaria

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon speaks to United Nations about unrest in Jerusalem, says there's 'always another excuse for terror.'

'The Palestinians always seek to excuse the inexcusable'

Ambassador Danon elected deputy president of UN General Assembly

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon was elected Wednesday as deputy president of the 72nd UN General Assembly.

Ambassador Danon elected deputy president of UN General Assembly

Watch: Holocaust survivor & soldier grandson on UN stage

Auschwitz survivor Noah Klieger speaks at UN General Assembly ceremony marking International Holocaust Memorial Day.

Watch: Holocaust survivor & soldier grandson on UN stage

UN to fund blacklist of companies in 'settlements'

UN General Assembly votes to approve funding for blacklist of companies doing business in 'settlements.'

UN to fund blacklist of companies in 'settlements'

UN to set up panel on Syria war crimes

UN General Assembly agrees to set up a panel to gather evidence on war crimes in Syria.

UN to set up panel on Syria war crimes

UN General Assembly president dons PLO flag

Israel’s UN Ambassador blasts Peter Thomson, who wore a scarf with the colors of the PLO flag to special "solidarity" session.

UN General Assembly president dons PLO flag

Danon: History tells us the Palestinians don't want a state

Ambassador Danon says the PA's real goal is to continue to exist as a corrupt entity living off the goodwill of the international community.

Danon: History tells us the Palestinians don't want a state

Canada again backs Israel at the UN

Canada votes against an anti-Israel resolution at the UN General Assembly.

Canada again backs Israel at the UN

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

UN General Assembly officially appoints Antonio Guterres to replace Ban Ki-moon.

Danon congratulates new UN Secretary-General

ADL condemns Abbas 'sidestepping' UN speech

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas 'falsely cast Israel as an impediment to peace' rather than working towards a solution via direct negotiations.

ADL condemns Abbas 'sidestepping' UN speech

20 special agents escort Netanyahu to the bathroom

Netanyahu causes a commotion at upscale restaurant in New York.

20 special agents escort Netanyahu to the bathroom

Satmar Jews to protest Netanyahu speech

The Satmar community in the USA have been called upon to protest Netanyahu’s speech at the General Assembly in New York

Satmar Jews to protest Netanyahu speech

Trudeau calls terror attacks in New York 'violent extremism'

Trudeau refrains from calling attacks acts of terror in his speech at the General Assmebly

Trudeau calls terror attacks in New York 'violent extremism'

Abbas to bring up 'right of return' in UN speech

PA media hints that Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will bring up demands for all 'Palestinian rights.'

Abbas to bring up 'right of return' in UN speech

Erdogan: We'll promote solution between Israel and the PA

Turkish President tells UN General Assembly his country would use the reconciliation agreement with Israel to bring about peace.

Erdogan: We'll promote solution between Israel and the PA

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

In speech to UN General Assembly, Francois Hollande calls for 'quick end' to war in Syria, blames regime for collapse of truce.

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

In his last UN General Assembly speech, President Obama speaks about his vision for global future, including Israel and the Palestinians.

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

Oren: Hillary's not a little girl anymore; race takes its toll

Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's office Michael Oren talks American politics in an interview with Arutz Sheva

Oren: Hillary's not a little girl anymore; race takes its toll

Will Netanyahu meet Obama in September?

Officials on both sides of the Atlantic are working to arrange a meeting between the two at the UN, though for very different purposes.

Will Netanyahu meet Obama in September?

New UN symposium for Israeli technology in Africa

Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon is set to host an event at the UN called "Israeli Innovation & Technologies in Africa".

New UN symposium for Israeli technology in Africa

'We need a UN that brings Israel closer, not pushes it away'

Ambassador David Pressman of the United States UN delegation criticizes UN treatment of Israel, calls for change of attitude

'We need a UN that brings Israel closer, not pushes it away'

UN General Assembly adopts Israel's agriculture resolution

UN votes in favor of an Israeli resolution on agricultural technology for sustainable development despite efforts by Arabs to block it.

UN General Assembly adopts Israel's agriculture resolution

Insanity reigns in the UN mad-house

Insanity reigns in the UN mad-house