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Eli Sharabi 'shocked' by Palestinian envoy's 'war crime' claims at UN Security Council

Former hostage accuses Hamas of stealing UN aid and condemns Palestinian UN envoy’s omission of captive Israelis during Security Council session, while Palestinian representatives deflect blame onto Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.21.25

UN Security Council to meet over Iran's growing stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium

Council members also request discussion on Tehran's obligation to provide nuclear watchdog with information and access to sites

Reuters | 03.11.25

UN recognition of hostage families as torture victims 'milestone in international law'

Speaking with Ynetnews, Advocate Hila Kugler-Ramot says decision could bolster legal and diplomatic pressure on terror group; 'We'll continue working to ensure justice is served'

Alexandra Lukash | 03.10.25

דני דנון נואם דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם

UN votes to seek World Court opinion on Israeli law banning UNRWA activities

Norway-led resolution seeks International Court of Justice's opinion on Israeli legislation against the Palestinian aid agency and seeks to cement Israel's legal binding as a member state; Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemns move

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 12.19.24

UN to vote on Norwegian proposal targeting Israel over UNRWA ban

Resolution, which could eventually lead to sanctions, expected to pass with automatic majority despite Israeli diplomatic efforts to block it; Israel expected to respond to move

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.24

Biden could call for a Palestinian state before Trump succeeds him

Opinion: While generally a friend to Israel, President Biden is not a fan of the current Netanyahu government, and could potentially call on the UN to recognize a Palestinian state before his term is done, with the sole reason of having the last laugh against the Israeli Premier

Michael Oren | 11.22.24

U.S. could shake up ineffective U.N. practices, says Israeli scholar

Gerald Steinberg predicts changes in the UN's approach once U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Elise Stefanik assumes her position

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 11.22.24

אנטוניו גוטרש מזכ"ל ה או"ם נואם ב"פסגת העתיד" בשולי כינוס העצרת הכללית של ה או"ם

UN chief in letter to Netanyahu: UNRWA is in danger

Antonio Guterres in urgent appeal to prime minister asks to repel proposed bill that would remove immunity and benefits organization receives in Israel

Itamar Eichner | 10.06.24

ראש ממשלת ישראל בנימין נתניהו באומות המאוחדות

Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'There's no place in Iran our arms can't reach'

PM defends Israel’s right to security and its fight against terrorism amid growing criticism over his handling of Gaza war and tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Itamar Eichner | 09.27.24

נשיא ארגנטינה חאבייר מיליי חבייר מיליי כנס Vox ימין קיצוני ספרד

Argentina’s Milei slams UN bias against Israel at General Assembly

Pro-Israel leader criticizes organization for 'failure to defend democratic values,' while allowing 'bloody dictatorships' seats on Human Rights Council

Itamar Eichner | 09.25.24

נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן ב פרלמנט ב טהרן עם אישור ממשלתו החדשה

'Iran willing to lay down weapons if Israel does too,' Pezeshkian says; Tehran FM denies report

Iranian president says his country wants peace not war but warns of irreversible consequences; says Iran willing to return to 2015 nuclear deal; denies providing missiles to Russia

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 09.24.24

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

143-9 vote, with 25 abstentions, recognizes Palestinians as qualified for UN membership, but stops short of granting full status; ‘Shame on you,’ says UN envoy Erdan

Reuters | 05.10.24

מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם יום לאחר המתקפה האיראנית על ישראל

Almost a state, UN expected to back Palestinian bid for state status

Overwhelming majority in support of bid is expected including a yay vote or abstaining vote from most European countries to de-facto recognize Palestinian statehood

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 05.10.24

כינוס מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם בדיון לפני הצבעה בעניין בקשת הפלסטינים לקבלת חברות מלאה באו"ם

UN Security Council sets vote on turning Palestine into de facto state

After the US vetoed turning Palestine into official state in latest vote, Palestinians have found a workaround; They now ask to be recognized as a territory with all the same rights and qualifications of a state, including a vote in all UN matters, a move that cannot be blocked by any country's veto

Itamar Eichner | 05.07.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ועידת הנשיאים של הארגונים היהודיים

Without a US veto: UN Security Council voted in favor of an immediate cease-fire for rest of Ramadan | Direct from the UN

After vote, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels sending high-level delegation to Washington; Resolution called for release of the hostages, but did not condition cease-fire on their release

Itamar Eichner | 03.25.24