News and updates about UN

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

Following the UN decision to advance a Palestinian state, the Yesha Council is demanding that the Prime Minister impose sovereignty: 'The ball is in his court,' they declared.

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

At UN:

Germany to back two-state resolution, oppose 'Palestine'

Germany's government says it will back a UN resolution for a two-state solution but says the time isn't right to recognize a Palestinian state.

Germany to back two-state resolution, oppose 'Palestine'

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

Horrifying:

UN protest uses Netanyahu head as soccer ball

Horrifying protest at the UN: Activists use a lifelike Netanyahu head as a soccer ball to denounce the war in Gaza.

UN protest uses Netanyahu head as soccer ball

Houthis claim:

'Detained UN staff spied for Israel and US'

Houthis claim that 11 UN workers who were arrested this week were spying for Israel and the US.

'Detained UN staff spied for Israel and US'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Spreading lie that Israel murdered a child not just a mistake'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva after a Gazan boy was found alive and well despite reports he was killed by the IDF.

'Spreading lie that Israel murdered a child not just a mistake'

Israel’s UN Ambassador:

'We will remember who is unilaterally going against us'

'Israel will not forget which states act against it,' Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns countries supporting unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

'We will remember who is unilaterally going against us'

UN officials:

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

UN officials say the Houthis detained 11 staffers in raids on offices in Sanaa, call for their immediate release.

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Distorted reports:

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN: 'Political and distorted reports'

COGAT shows crowded Gaza markets with abundant food supplies, calling UN famine reports “false” and urging aid groups to focus on helping residents rather than echoing Hamas propaganda.

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN: 'Political and distorted reports'

First Lady Michal Herzog

'World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon'

During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.

'World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon'

'Hostages are humanitarian cases,' families tell UN

Hostages Families Forum reaches out to Red Cross, World Health Organization, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right on World Humanitarian Day.

'Hostages are humanitarian cases,' families tell UN

Severe Reporting Discrepancies:

UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries misleading, incomplete

Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.

UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries misleading, incomplete

Force 100 Arrests:

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

UN investigators detail brutal sectarian violence and urge sweeping reforms amid growing calls for accountability, protection, and justice for Syrian civilians.

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

Official:

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

UN Secretary-General’s report detailing the 'blacklist' of organizations that commit sexual crimes in violent conflicts to include Hamas terror organization for the first time.

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

US Amb. To UN:

Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

US Ambassador Dorothy Shea condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, calling for the release of detained sailors and warning of Iranian support fueling regional instability.

Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

Global coalition from more than 15 countries urges UN and international community to coordinate with GHF to feed Gazans more efficiently instead of relying on the compromised UNRWA.

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

E3:

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

Guterres warns Israel of inclusion in sexual violence report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres writes to Amb. Danny Danon: 'I am putting Israeli armed and security forces on notice for potential listing in the next reporting cycle, due to significant concerns of patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United Nations.''

Guterres warns Israel of inclusion in sexual violence report

UN official:

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

President Trump nominates State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as US Deputy Representative to the UN. A longtime TV commentator and author, Bruce is set to bring her media and political experience to the role, pending Senate confirmation.

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

During a Gaza tour with COGAT, Israeli journalist Natali Dadon documented vast amounts of aid left in the sun, accusing UN agencies of failing to distribute it.

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

UN chief:

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC

'Don't let the hostages die'

Ilay David, the brother of Evyatar David, addresses UN Security Council and demands and end to the UN's silence on the plight of the hostages before it is too late.

'Don't let the hostages die'

Sa'ar at UN

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Ahead of UN Security Council session on the hostages, Israel's Foreign Minister notes the starvation of the hostages seen in recent Hamas videos, says states that pressure Israel and seek to recognize Palestine only prolong the war.

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Following letter to Elon Musk from UN Watch in light of the US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the UN official lost her verified status on X.

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Foreign Ministry warns UNRWA still employing Hamas terrorists

Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Ministry Amir Weissbrod calls on world governments to stop funding UNRWA.

Foreign Ministry warns UNRWA still employing Hamas terrorists

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Hamas affirms armed resistance and statehood demands as world powers push for Palestinian Authority control and Hamas' exclusion from future governance

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Albanese: US sanctions over Israel criticism hurt me personally

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese says US sanctions over her anti-Israel stance have seriously disrupted her finances and personal life, calling the move 'dangerous.'

Albanese: US sanctions over Israel criticism hurt me personally

The UN won't feed Gaza civilians unless it feeds Hamas leaders

Feeding Hamas is the UN's goal, not feeding the people. Funding Hamas’s war machine is the goal, not ending the war. Enabling the murder of the population of Israel is the goal, not ensuring a better life for the population of Gaza. Opinion.

The UN won't feed Gaza civilians unless it feeds Hamas leaders

Human Rights Expert

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Netanyahu

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Huckabee

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

Human Rights Expert

'OCHA is a protection racket for Palestinian terrorists'

Touro Institute on Human Rights head Prof. Anne Bayefsky speaks with Arutz Sheva following Amb. Danon's announcement of Israeli steps against the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

'OCHA is a protection racket for Palestinian terrorists'

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

GHF offers to deliver UN and other international organization aid for free after footage reveals 950 trucks loaded with food aid sitting idle already inside Gaza.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

Danon announces

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Israeli Amb. to the UN announces steps being taken in response to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' 'blood libels' and favoring of Hamas.

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Sa'ar

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

Israeli Foreign Minister says US withdrawal from UNESCO 'a necessary step' due to organization's 'trampling' of Israel's rights.

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

'Spreads lies about Israel'

Israel revokes residency permit from senior UN official

OCHA Israel office chief Jonathan Whittall's residency permit will not be renewed for what Foreign Minister Sa'ar called 'biased and hostile conduct against Israel.'

Israel revokes residency permit from senior UN official

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the UN Security Council to act against Syria's brutal persecution of Druze civilians in Sweida, calling for accountability and warning that silence enables further atrocities against minorities across Syria.

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

UN rapporteur Albanese:

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'

Anti-Israel UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claims US sanctions are a "violation" of her immunity, stemming from her "genocide" accusations against Israel.

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'

Source:

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

Danon blasts Guterres:

'UN silent on Syria massacre, targets Israel'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, ignoring the Syrian military's massacre of the Druze. Israeli Ambassador Danon fires back and accuses Guterres of "moral bankruptcy".

'UN silent on Syria massacre, targets Israel'

UN official Francesca Albanese urges global action against Israel

At a conference in Colombia, notorious anti-Israel UN special rapporteur calls on nations to suspend all ties with Israel, claiming its economy "is structured to sustain the occupation".

UN official Francesca Albanese urges global action against Israel

In Senate:

Trump's former security advisor grilled over group chat scandal

Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, during a fiery Senate hearing to discuss his nomination for ambassador to UN, grilled over his use of a Signal chat for military plans.

Trump's former security advisor grilled over group chat scandal

Danon

Resignations of UN inquiry leaders 'step in right direction'

Israeli Amb. to the UN vows 'we will not stop exposing those who abuse their senior positions to spread antisemitism and lies about Israel' after 3 heads of permanent UN inquiry against Israel resign.

Resignations of UN inquiry leaders 'step in right direction'

COGAT: UN wrong on Gaza fuel, aid deliveries ongoing

COGAT says UN statement on Gaza fuel deliveries is 'misleading' and urges agencies to 'get updated or stop spreading lies.'

COGAT: UN wrong on Gaza fuel, aid deliveries ongoing

All 3 heads of UN anti-Israel inquiry suddenly resign

Navi Pillay, Miloon Kothari, and Chris Sidoti all announced their resignations from the UN Human Rights Council permanent inquiry against Israel.

All 3 heads of UN anti-Israel inquiry suddenly resign

'No red lines'

Anti-Israel rapporteur decries US sanctions

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for anti-Israel bias, labels new US sanctions "scary" and a "dangerous" precedent.

Anti-Israel rapporteur decries US sanctions

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

European Union criticizes the US for sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, known for her anti-Israel stance.

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

Human Rights Expert

'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'

Touro Institute on Human Rights head Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that UN Rapporteur's attempt to downplay a new report documenting Hamas's sexual violence is reminiscent of Joseph Goebbels.

'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'

Google co-founder calls UN 'transparently antisemitic'

Google co-founder Sergey Brin says in memo to employees that accusing Israel of genocide is 'deeply offensive' to Jews who suffered a real genocide after UN accuses tech companies of profiting from the alleged Gaza 'genocide.'

Google co-founder calls UN 'transparently antisemitic'

UN: Noting the Muslim slaughter of Christians is 'Islamophobic'

The UN shuts up anyone who exposes Islam’s heavily documented pattern of violence against non-Muslims, including the murders of over 1000 Christians worshipping in churches. No "Fight Christianophobia Day" is planned.

UN: Noting the Muslim slaughter of Christians is 'Islamophobic'

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats

Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats