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UN rapporteur Albanese calls for investigation of Israeli media

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese urges the ICC to investigate Israeli journalists and officials for alleged incitement to genocide, renewing controversy over her remarks.

UN rapporteur Albanese calls for investigation of Israeli media

Heated confrontation over UN's silence on Hamas crimes

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon confronted UN representative Vanessa Frazier over a report on children in armed conflict that he said ignores Hamas. "But you stay silent."

Heated confrontation over UN's silence on Hamas crimes

'Legitimizes antisemitism'

Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

UN adopts a resolution backing the Durban Declaration, despite the fact that the conference promoted antisemitism and hatred of Israel. Danon: We will not support a resolution that legitimizes antisemitism.

Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

'Goebbels is applauding'

Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay, who received the award, is known for her anti-Israel statements and has previously accused Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

'It can never be erased'

Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Israel’s UN mission marks three years since October 7 with Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud sharing their story as US envoy Mike Waltz vows it won’t happen again.

Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Guterres marks October 7 with call for a permanent Gaza ceasefire

UN chief António Guterres condemned the massacre as an abhorrent terror attack while calling to make the current ceasefire permanent.

Guterres marks October 7 with call for a permanent Gaza ceasefire

Throwing stones

There are moments when watching the United Nations feels uncannily like watching one of the ancient cults described by Chazal. Everyone insists the institution is sacred, but the accepted rituals seem increasingly designed to degrade it.

Throwing stones

Record number of countries absent from UN Durban Event

Ambassador Danon says the message to the UN is clear: 'The world will not celebrate antisemitism,' after dozens of countries refuse to participate in event marking 25 years since UN Durban conference.

Record number of countries absent from UN Durban Event

Francesca Albanese admits not knowing what antisemitism is

Controversial UN Special Rapporteur apologizes for comments about Holocaust victims, admits she did not know the history of the term 'antisemitism.'

Francesca Albanese admits not knowing what antisemitism is

UN adds 61 companies to ‘settler blacklist’

UN human rights office adds 61 companies to its database of companies blacklisted over activities in Judea and Samaria, drawing condemnation from Israel.

UN adds 61 companies to ‘settler blacklist’

Giulio Meotti:

Netanyahu’s isolation and the West's shameful part in it

The irony is shocking: Bibi was forced to enter the United States almost in secret, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian walked around unchallenged (apart from protests by the Iranian diaspora). Opinion.

Netanyahu’s isolation and the West's shameful part in it

Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"

As Netanyahu entered the UN hall, bereaved father Itzik Bontzel stood and called out “Am Yisrael Chai": “I shouted loudly for all the nations of the world to hear."

Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"

Netanyahu at UN:

We're going to win. We have no other choice

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly, focusing on Israel’s security, its enemies, antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish State.

We're going to win. We have no other choice

'Answer, you animal'

Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN

Anti-Israel activist follows and repeatedly disrupts Kan News reporter Shahar Glick and his cameraman outside the UN, declaring: 'There’s no IDF here.'

Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN

Danon reveals to Arutz Sheva

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Israel’s ambassador to the UN talks with Arutz Sheva about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brief visit to New York, marking Iran as a central topic in his remarks and addressing sharp criticism of Israel.

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Watch:

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech

Netanyahu arrives for an unusually brief US visit, heading directly to the UN for his address and meetings with world leaders before returning to Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech

Bessent:

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Milei calls UN 'useless' during General Assembly address

Argentine President Javier Milei blasts the UN as “useless," accusing it of hypocrisy, bureaucratic overreach and bias against Israel in a fiery speech.

Milei calls UN 'useless' during General Assembly address

Land, speak, leave:

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Danon blasts Pezeshkian

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Iranian President's General Assembly speech: "He came to the UN to speak against Israel. That is shameful."

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Israel and the United States of terrorism and genocide, defend Iran's military and nuclear programs, and warn over the Strait of Hormuz.

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

At UN:

Al-Sharaa claims Golan for Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa tells the UN the Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian,' accuses Israel of hundreds of strikes and demands an IDF withdrawal.

Al-Sharaa claims Golan for Syria

Javier Milei dances with NYC Yeshiva students

Argentine President Javier Milei made a festive stop at a New York yeshiva and danced with the students during his US visit for the UN General Assembly.

Javier Milei dances with NYC Yeshiva students

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Guterres' blood libel is patently false'

Human rights scholar Anne Bayefsky sharply condemns UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following his General Assembly speech: ‘The United Nations is a very dangerous organization with enormous power.’

'Guterres' blood libel is patently false'

Macron at UN

Hamas has never been very active in Judea and Samaria

The French President criticized developments in Judea and Samaria and told the UN General Assembly: “Hamas has never been very active in the West Bank."

Hamas has never been very active in Judea and Samaria

Smotrich slams Guterres

'He endangers the lives of half a million Jews'

Smotrich sharply criticized the UN Secretary-General following his speech at the General Assembly: “The UN Secretary-General’s wild incitement gives a tailwind to terrorism."

'He endangers the lives of half a million Jews'

UN Chief attacks Israel over Gaza war, settlements

Antonio Guterres accuses Israel of 'killing and destruction unlike anything I have witnessed in my years as Secretary-General' following October 7, rails against settlements.

UN Chief attacks Israel over Gaza war, settlements

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Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

US President vows that he will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon in speech to the UN.

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

UN General Assembly

Guterres ‘deeply regrets’ US decision to bar Abbas

UN chief Guterres says he “deeply regrets" the US decision to deny Mahmoud Abbas a visa, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in person.

Guterres ‘deeply regrets’ US decision to bar Abbas

October 7 survivor to UN chief: Hamas planning the next massacre

Tzav 9's Yael Savarigo hits back at UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 'We demand UN stop supporting terrorist organizations, focus on disarming Hamas.'

October 7 survivor to UN chief: Hamas planning the next massacre

After US visa ban

UN votes to let Abbas address General Assembly by video

UN votes to allow Mahmoud Abbas address the General Assembly by video. Ambassador Danon: “Abbas cannot reward terrorism and demand international legitimacy."

UN votes to let Abbas address General Assembly by video

Danon at UN: Turkey ‘following Iranian playbook’ in Syria

Israeli Ambassador to UN warns Security Council against Turkey’s expanding military presence in Syria, says Israel will not allow Syrian territory to become a base for threats against it.

Danon at UN: Turkey ‘following Iranian playbook’ in Syria

Report:

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

Second year in a row:

US again denies Abbas a visa ahead of UN General Assembly

For the second year in a row, the US denies PA chairman and his delegation visas ahead of the UN General Assembly.

US again denies Abbas a visa ahead of UN General Assembly

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

Israel’s UN ambassador calls on countries to skip the event marking 25 years since the Durban Conference, saying there is “no reason to celebrate" its legacy of antisemitism and anti-Israel incitement.

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

History at the UN

Shofar blown in General Assembly Hall

Watch: Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon and a Chabad rabbi sound the shofar in the UN General Assembly Hall for the first time in Rosh Hashanah greeting.

Shofar blown in General Assembly Hall

Ahead of UN election

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon launches international initiative with dozens of countries, calls for fight against antisemitism to be prioritized in selection of next UN chief.

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

Francesca Albanese supports a decision by the UK to ban trade with Judea and Samaria and also calls for expanding the boycott.

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

UN presents a new world map

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approves a push for a new world map, challenging centuries-old distortions that make Africa appear far smaller than it really is.

UN presents a new world map

Over nuclear program

US and allies push for UN action against Iran

The US, Britain, France and Germany are seeking an IAEA resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.

US and allies push for UN action against Iran

From the Assad era

Syria begins destroying remnants of chemical weapons program

Syria announces it has begun destroying remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program, with the UN verifying the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.

Syria begins destroying remnants of chemical weapons program

‘You know who is not starving?’

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative

UN Security Council hears competing visions for Gaza as Mladenov hails Hamas disarmament agreement and Waltz sharply challenges criticism of US-backed plan.

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative

Guterres condemns Israel’s takeover of UNRWA center in Jerusalem

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s evacuation of a UNRWA training center in Jerusalem: “It will deprive young people of education".

Guterres condemns Israel’s takeover of UNRWA center in Jerusalem

UN’s worrying forecast

Earth on track to break heat record again

The report finds a 91% chance that one of the next five years will be more than 1.5 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial period.

Earth on track to break heat record again

'Drawn into political theater'

Danon calls for Security Council reform

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon calls for Security Council reforms, says emergency meetings have become a political tool repeatedly used against Israel.

Danon calls for Security Council reform

Danon at UN:

'Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria'

Israel’s UN Ambassador defends Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria at the Security Council, calling out anti-Israel bias over “settler violence".

'Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria'

Heated clash at the UN

'Unthinkable hypocrisy, Hamas will not change'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sharply attacked the Security Council's demand to bring dual-use items into the Gaza Strip.

'Unthinkable hypocrisy, Hamas will not change'

Report:

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Diplomatic sources say a dispute over a UNHCR appointment and a funding review have raised fears of a US pullback from the agency's future.

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

'Political Theater':

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

Danon demands UN release records behind blacklisting of Israel

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon accuses UN's envoy on sexual violence in conflict of relying on unverified allegations to blacklist Israel, demands release of all communications surrounding decision.

Danon demands UN release records behind blacklisting of Israel

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

UN Watch urged Antonio Guterres to waive Philippe Lazzarini's immunity so national authorities can investigate allegations of complicity in terrorism.

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

'Mourning a dictator?'

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for expressing condolences over the death of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

1,000 days since Oct. 7 massacre:

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon urges international community to take a firm stand against terrorism, accuses UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas.

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Demands nation cut ties

US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas'

At a UN pledging conference, US envoy Jeff Bartos demands nations stop funding UNRWA over Hamas ties.

US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas'

UN chief pleads for aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges member states to fill a $100 million budget hole for UNRWA, claims the agency is on the verge of a total shutdown.

UN chief pleads for aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN Watch Chief:

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Hillel Neuer says the UN's hostility toward Israel has deepened since October 7 but insists the diplomatic battle can be won.

UN bias against Israel worsened after October 7

Prof. Bayefsky blasts UN report

'This is a modern blood libel that endangers Jews worldwide'

Human rights expert Professor Anne Bayefsky condemns UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of targeting Gazan children without evidence.

'This is a modern blood libel that endangers Jews worldwide'