UN Security Council

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.

Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah op.

The UN Security Council resolution demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during on Oct. 7.

At Algeria's request:

UN Security Council to discuss Rafah strike

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting to discuss IDF strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Hamas claimed killed dozens.

Ambassador Erdan:

'ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts the request of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant: An act of outrageous absurdity and moral bankruptcy.

Human rights expert:

'Biden Admin. stands for mass murderer at Security Council'

Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the moment of silence held for the 'butcher of Tehran' at the UN Security Council.

In honor of the 'butcher of Tehran'

Moment of silence held for Ebrahim Raisi at UN Security Council

Security Council members stand, hold moment of silence for man dubbed the "butcher of Tehran" for the thousands of executions he oversaw, and who helped plan the October 7 massacre.

Human rights expert:

'UN Security Council refused to hold meeting on Israeli hostages'

Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva reports that the Security Council met to discuss the hostages' plight last week are misinformation and the meeting was held outside the Security Council, which refused to hold it.

Hostage's mother: An UNRWA social worker kidnapped my son

Watch: Ayelet Samerano, mother of 21-year-old Yonatan Samerano, whose body is being held by Hamas, speaks at UN Security Council: 'How can the UN pay this man's salary?'

Erdan at UN:

'You've done practically nothing to secure hostages' release'

Israeli Ambassador criticizes the UN for its failure until now to discuss ways to bring back the hostages held by Hamas: If the Council truly wants this war to end, then bringing the hostages home should be the top priority!

US House Speaker:

'Biden turned back on Israel, carrying water for Hamas and Iran'

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson condemns President Biden for vowing to veto bill mandating US provide military aid to Israel approved by Congress after Biden threatens to withhold aid over Rafah operation.

Finally:

UN Security Council to discuss advancement of hostage release

Following a prolonged effort by Ambassador Erdan, the Security Council will convene on Thursday for a special discussion on the situation of the hostages and the promotion of ways to release them.

Over veto at UN:

Abbas threatens to 'reconsider' ties with US

PA chairman announces the PA will "reconsider" its relationship with the United States after Washington vetoed a PA bid for full UN membership.

Following UNSC vote:

Foreign Min. to summon ambassadors, including from France, Japan

Foreign Ministry to summon ambassadors of countries which voted in favor of upgrading Palestinian Authority to full member status at the UN.

'Unethical and unjustified'

PA blasts US veto at the UN Security Council

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas blasts the US after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have accepted the PA as a full member state.

'Like speaking to a brick wall'

Erdan walks out of UNSC meeting on PA recognition

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN abruptly leaves discussion on resolution to accept the Palestinian Authority as a full member state: I won’t try to fix what is already broken.

US vetoes

UNSC resolution accepting PA as full member fails to pass

12 countries voted in favor of the resolution. Two countries abstained.

US will veto PA bid for full UN member status

Security Council debates resolution admitting 'Palestine' as a full member state as US announces its opposition to the measure.

Erdan:

'Security Council should be called the UN's Terror Council'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes Security Council for voting on whether to admit Palestine as a full member state while failing to condemn October 7 or work to free the hostages.

Abbas spokesman blasts the US over threat to veto UN bid

PA chairman's spokesman says there will be no security for anyone in the region as long as the State of Palestine does not gain full membership in the United Nations.

UN committee unable to agree on PA full membership

Security Council committee considering PA's application to become a full UN member unable to make a unanimous recommendation on whether it met the criteria.

Erdan to Security Council:

'No more red-carpet treatment for Iran'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to condemn Iran following its attack on Israel: This attack crossed every red line and Israel reserves the legal right to retaliate.

Erdan demands:

'Convene UN Security Council, condemn Iran'

UN Security Council agrees to Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s request and will convene on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. New York time.

Security Council fails to reach consensus on PA membership bid

UN Security Council ad hoc committee discusses PA bid for full UN membership, but fails to reach an agreement, meaning the effort is now likely headed for a more formal council vote.

UN Security Council refers PA's membership bid to committee

UN Security Council president refers PA's application to become a full member to the committee on the admission of new member, which will meet on Thursday.

Despite US opposition

PA insists on Security Council vote on statehood

PA’s UN envoy says "we believe it is high time now for our state to become a full member at the United Nations" despite US indications it will veto the motion.

Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus

US, Britain and France oppose Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria which has been blamed on Israel.

PA seeking UN vote on full membership

Palestinian Authority envoy says he is seeking a Security Council vote on April 18 to make PA a full member of the world body.

France to put forward UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

French Foreign Minister says his country will put forward a draft resolution at the UN Security Council setting out a "political" settlement of the war in Gaza.

Stop the March Madness now!

March Madness involves basketball. This March, our beloved Israel, and World Jewry, are suffering a different and far-more insidious madness, called antisemitism. Op-ed.

Palestinians:

Security Council Resolution isolates Israel

Spokesman for the Palestinian presidency expressed satisfaction with the UN Security Council resolution supporting a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, considering it an achievement in Israel's international isolation.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Extremely disappointed US insisted on making mistake'

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan is frustrated by the US's failure to veto the Security Council's decision regarding a Gaza ceasefire, warns it plays into Hamas's hands.

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt, who have been mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, welcome resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas.

UN chief:

'Resolution on Gaza ceasefire must be implemented'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate implementation of UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza: Failure would be unforgivable.

Mike Pence:

US refusal to veto is a disgrace

The former Vice President criticized the Biden administration's decision to abstain in the UN Security Council, and demanded that Israel be allowed to 'destroy Hamas once and for all.'

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.

Prime Minister's Office:

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss the operation in Rafah due to the American refusal to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council.

US doesn't veto UN Ramadan ceasefire resolution

UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding Israel completely end operations in Gaza during Ramadan, calls for release of hostages. US does use veto against resolution calling for permanent ceasefire.

Netanyahu to Americans:

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened to withdraw the delegation to Washington to discuss the upcoming operation in Rafah is the USA does not veto a UN resolution that does not call for the release of the hostages.

UNSC to vote on resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution is backed by Russia and China. A vote is expected on Monday.

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

US says the new resolution will urge "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza linked to the release of the hostages held by Hamas.

US finalizes draft UN resolution on Gaza war

The draft supports international diplomatic efforts to establish Gaza ceasefire as part of a deal that releases the hostages.

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

Erdan to UN chief:

'Convene Security Council to discuss Hamas rapes'

Israel’s UN Ambassador calls on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres immediately convene the Security Council to discuss the UN report which acknowledged the sexual crimes committed by Hamas during and after October 7.

'Strong disappointment'

China criticizes US veto of resolution on Gaza

China's permanent representative to the UN after US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza: The US veto sends a wrong message.

PA livid after US veto at Security Council

Palestinian Authority warns that the American veto on resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza constitutes "a threat to the world and a danger to security and international peace."

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 official:

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

Senior US official says the Biden administration is not planning “to rush” passage of UN Security Council resolution that urges a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

US resolution:

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.

Algeria's UNSC resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire

Algeria shared the draft with the 15-member council on Wednesday, but it is unclear when or if the resolution will be put to a vote.

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.'

South Africa's Chief Rabbi: Put the UN on trial

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says the United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy.

UN Security Council demands end to Houthi attacks

11 countries vote in favor, none against, and four abstain. US Ambassador to the UN welcomes the approval of the resolution.

Houthi attacks:

Security Council to vote on measure calling for halt

Resolution draft says Houthi attacks are impeding global commerce 'and undermine navigational rights and freedoms as well as regional peace and security.'

Another day, another UNSC resolution. Yawn!

What happens when UN Security Council resolutions are ignored? Depends whether or not you are Israel. Op-ed.

Hamas dissatisfied:

'Security Council resolution on Gaza is insufficient'

Hamas terrorist organization accuses US of working to empty Security Council resolution calling for Gaza truce of its essence.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Security Council has not yet condemned the October 7 massacre'

Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council after vote on Gaza resolution.

UN Security Council calls for temporary truce in Gaza

After repeated delays, UN Security Council approves resolution calling for temporary truce to allow increased aid. US and Russia abstain.

US willing to support:

Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again

United States says it can now support the proposal after securing desired changes to its wording.

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.

Intl. law expert:

'Biden Admin. using Security Council to bully Israel'

UN resolution failing to condemn or mention Hamas but demanding ceasefire set for vote after wording slightly changed to appease US.