Israel Praises UN Condemnation of Terrorists’ Use of Human Shields
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted an amendment to The Global Counter Terrorism Strategy on Tuesday, in which it denounced the use of human shields by military organizations, as well as the use of “schools and hospitals, for military purposes such as launching attacks and storing weapons.” The new language to the strategy is […]
US Quits UNHRC Over ‘Chronic Bias’ Against Israel
“For too long, the human rights council has been a protector of human rights abusers and a cesspool of political bias,” said US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley.
’70 and Sababa!’: Tens of Thousands in New York Celebrate Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Festivities continuing in the evening at Times Square with music by Israeli singer Shiri Maimon and DJ Omri Anghel.
Haley Slams UN Security Council For Not Condemning Hamas Rocket Attacks
‘I urge the members of the Security Council to exercise at least as much scrutiny of the actions of the Hamas terrorist group as it does Israel’s legitimate right of self-defense,’ said Ambassador Haley.
Kuwait Resumes Efforts to Implement UN ‘Protection’ Mission Against Israel
A resolution sponsored by Kuwait ‘calls for the consideration of measures to guarantee the safety and protection of the Palestinian civilian population.’
IDF Opens Bomb Shelters in Israel’s North Amid Emanating Threats From Syria
After detecting irregular Iranian activity in Syria, IDF officials instructed municipalities in the Golan Heights to open bomb shelters as part of an ‘expanded defensive posture.’
Israel Drops Bid for UN Security Council Seat
The Palestinian Authority and Arab states had launched a campaign to block Israel’s bid for the seat.
Israel Tells UN: 80,000 Iranian Fighters in Syria [WATCH]
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that Iranian expansionism in the Middle East is a serious threat to the entire world.
UN Ambassadors Join ‘March of the Living’ at Auschwitz
‘This diplomatic mission takes on great meaning in the year when we commemorate Israel’s 70th anniversary,’ said Richard D. Heideman, president of the American Zionist Movement.
Arab-Israeli Lawmaker Calls For Millions of Palestinians to ‘March on Jerusalem’
Arab Knesset Member Hanin Zoabi (Joint List) called on Palestinians to ‘march on Jerusalem’ at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York.