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Canada's new PM supports Israel at UN

Government of Justin Trudeau votes against the six resolutions condemning Israel passed by the UN General Assembly.

Canada's new PM supports Israel at UN

Amid terror wave, UN adopts six resolutions - all anti-Israel

'Surreal'? Israel should hand Golan Heights to Assad regime, and has no right to sovereignty in Jerusalem, according to General Assembly.

Amid terror wave, UN adopts six resolutions - all anti-Israel

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Mohammad Javad Zarif ignored Iran's 'red lines,' asserts MP, by shaking hands with the president of an 'enemy nation.'

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Enough Muslim Incitement over Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will leave for the U.S. on Tuesday, in advance of his expected appearance at the UN Thursday.

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Enough Muslim Incitement over Temple Mount

At UN, Jordan's King Abdullah Threatens Israel over Temple Mount

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Jordan's King Abdullah 'rejects any threat to the Arab character' of Jerusalem.

At UN, Jordan's King Abdullah Threatens Israel over Temple Mount

Netanyahu to Meet Kerry in New York

Prime Minister would like to meet Obama as well but an invitation has not been issued yet.

Netanyahu to Meet Kerry in New York

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

'Terrorism Does Not Distinguish Between Blood'

President Reuven Rivlin, speaking at UNGA, says that the 'mission of today' is preventing Holocaust-level genocide from Islamists.

'Terrorism Does Not Distinguish Between Blood'

Rivlin Leaves for New York, Will Address UN on Holocaust Day

Israel is not compensation for the Holocaust, but the Holocaust proved why there was a need for the State of Israel, says President Rivlin.

Rivlin Leaves for New York, Will Address UN on Holocaust Day

UNGA Demands Israel Pay for Oil Spill in Lebanon During 2006 War

Non-binding resolution claims Israel caused massive oil spill from airstrike during 2006 war; Israel rejects biased resolution.

UNGA Demands Israel Pay for Oil Spill in Lebanon During 2006 War

UN Votes to Try North Korea for Crimes Against Humanity

UN General Assembly votes to try Kim Jong-Un at ICC over atrocities committed against his own people; North Korea calls it 'political plot.'

UN Votes to Try North Korea for Crimes Against Humanity

Israel: Geneva 'Human Rights' Convention Undermines Int'l Law

US, Israel boycott Geneva Conventions conference on 'human rights' in the Middle East as 'political exercise.'

Israel: Geneva 'Human Rights' Convention Undermines Int'l Law

UN Criticizes Israel for Not Joining Proliferation Treaty

United States and Canada among five countries to oppose Arab resolution criticizing Israel for refusing to join NPT.

UN Criticizes Israel for Not Joining Proliferation Treaty

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

In landmark speech, PM calls UNHRC 'an oxymoron' - and defends Israel as 'the most moral army in the world.'

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

Netanyahu Departs for New York, Vows to 'Fight the Lies' at UN

Prime Minister reiterates his pledge to refute the 'slander and lies' spread by PA and Iranian leaders at UN plenum.

Netanyahu Departs for New York, Vows to 'Fight the Lies' at UN

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas: Israel in ‘New War of Genocide’ Against Palestine

Arutz Sheva brings you excerpts from Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the UN General Assembly Friday.

Abbas: Israel in ‘New War of Genocide’ Against Palestine

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Iranian President Rouhani Uses Racist Phrase at UN

Hassan Rouhani saved by quick-thinking translator, after using racist word for black people in General Assembly speech.

Iranian President Rouhani Uses Racist Phrase at UN

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Abbas accuses Israel of 'genocide' at the UN General Assembly - prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington.

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Watch: Abbas's Staff Scuffle with UN Security

Security staff protecting PA Chairman scuffle with security guards after prevented from following Abbas into the General Assembly chamber.

Watch: Abbas's Staff Scuffle with UN Security

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

U.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

Abbas Will 'Drop a Bomb' on Israel at the UN

Abbas is in New York riling up students against 'drunk' Israel, ahead of UN address to get world behind 'Palestinian strategy.'

Abbas Will 'Drop a Bomb' on Israel at the UN

UN General Assembly to Discuss Gaza

In an initiative of Arab countries, envoys from all 193 countries of the United Nations will meet and discuss Gaza on Wednesday.

UN General Assembly to Discuss Gaza

General Assembly Says Crimea Referendum is Invalid

UN General Assembly approves a non-binding resolution calling the Crimean referendum to secede from Ukraine invalid.

General Assembly Says Crimea Referendum is Invalid

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

General Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

JFNA Discusses Future of Diaspora Jews, Israel

Jewish Federations of North America holds conference in Jerusalem, not in US; interview with CEO Jerry Silverman on Arutz 7 TV.

JFNA Discusses Future of Diaspora Jews, Israel

New York Times: Netanyahu on 'Messianic Crusade'

Ten days after attacking Netanyahu in front page op-ed, Times calls him 'shrill', 'frozen in the past.'

New York Times: Netanyahu on 'Messianic Crusade'

Netanyahu Speech Too 'Combative' for NYT

Influential newspaper warns it could be "disastrous" to exaggerate the Iranian threat.

Netanyahu Speech Too 'Combative' for NYT

Watch Live: PM Netanyahu at the UN Assembly

Tune in for the Israeli Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Watch Live: PM Netanyahu at the UN Assembly

Netanyahu Convoy Leaves to Meet Obama

The Prime Minister is expected to speak with U.S. President about a resolve to stop Iran from arming themselves with nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu Convoy Leaves to Meet Obama

Netanyahu's UN Speech 'Depends on Obama'

Prime Minister wants to hear what Obama has to say before deciding what to say to the world.

Netanyahu's UN Speech 'Depends on Obama'

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Iran Has Enough Uranium for Nukes

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to tell the UN that Iran has enough uranium to produce nuclear weapons, reports the Sunday Times.

Netanyahu to Tell UN: Iran Has Enough Uranium for Nukes

Netanyahu to 'Tell the Truth' at the UN

"I intend to tell the truth in the face of the sweet talk and charm offensive of Iran," says PM as he leaves for New York.

Netanyahu to 'Tell the Truth' at the UN

UN Hails Iran For Shift in Attitude on Nuclear Program

Western diplomats welcome "significant shift" in Iran's attitude following high-level UN talks, but skepticism remains.

UN Hails Iran For Shift in Attitude on Nuclear Program

Lapid: 'Boycotting Rouhani Speech A Mistake'

Criticizing protocol set by the Prime Minister, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says Israel should not appear to be "a serial objector."

Lapid: 'Boycotting Rouhani Speech A Mistake'

Analysis: Obama's Learning Curve Meets Bibi's Red Line

During last year's UNGA meeting, Obama had time for an appearance on "The View," but not to meet Netanyahu. Has something changed?

Analysis: Obama's Learning Curve Meets Bibi's Red Line

Netanyahu Postpones UN Speech to Meet Obama

Last year, Obama preferred “The View” to a meeting with the PM. This year, the meeting will take place.

Netanyahu Postpones UN Speech to Meet Obama

Abbas Planning Another UN Move, Says Israeli Official

Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.

Abbas Planning Another UN Move, Says Israeli Official

Arabs, Leftists Harass Shimon Hatzaddik Jews With Signs

Arab and leftist anarchists posted signs in Jerusalem's Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood calling for Jews to be expelled from their homes

Arabs, Leftists Harass Shimon Hatzaddik Jews With Signs

UN Tweets One-State 'Typo of Epic Proportions'

Hours before UN voted for upgraded PA status, its official Twitter account made egregious typo, tweeting in favor of one-state solution.

UN Tweets One-State 'Typo of Epic Proportions'

ICC Examining 'Legal Implications' of PA Statehood Bid

The International Criminal Court says it is considering the legal implications of the UN vote to recognize the PA as a non-member state.

ICC Examining 'Legal Implications' of PA Statehood Bid

European Nations 'Capitulated' in Approving PA Bid at UN

ADL: European nations acted “without courage" and "capitulat[ed] to Arab intimidation" during PA's bid for upgraded UN status.

European Nations 'Capitulated' in Approving PA Bid at UN

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Abbas Confirms UN Bid for November 29

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announces that the PA will present its bid for non-state UN membership on November 29.

Abbas Confirms UN Bid for November 29

PA Unveils UN Membership Resolution

PA envoys unveil the resolution they hope will give them observer membership at the United Nations.

PA Unveils UN Membership Resolution

Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel

ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.

Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel

Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel

A terrorism scare overtook JFK Airport Saturday night, when PM Netanyahu arrived for his flight back to Israel, after addressing the U.N.

Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

PA to Submit UN Statehood Bid After U.S. Elections

PLO's Hanan Ashrawi says the PA will submit a resolution seeking enhanced UN observer status after the U.S. presidential election.

PA to Submit UN Statehood Bid After U.S. Elections

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

Netanyahu Lands in NYC, Heading to UN

Prime Minister expected to be explicit about the red line that will trigger attack on Iran.

Netanyahu Lands in NYC, Heading to UN

Video: Prime Minister Addresses U.N.

Netanyahu wants the international community to spell out "red lines" in Iran's nuclear weapons program that will trigger a military strike.

Video: Prime Minister Addresses U.N.

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

A new report says Iran is being hard hit by international sanctions, but evidence shows its nuclear development program is galloping ahead.

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

In a UN speech, Egypt's new president hits out at Israel over its veiled threats to attack Iran and the deadlock in the peace process.

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

"The executioner and criminal Ahmadinejad doesn't represent the Iranian people," said opposition supporters

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

Netanyahu on UN: 'Black Day' for those Who Didn't Walk Out

Before boarding flight to New York, Prime Minister pens message: Jewish people surmounts all obstacles.

Netanyahu on UN: 'Black Day' for those Who Didn't Walk Out