Report: Kerry Threatens Abbas with Sanctions Should UN Bid Continue
John Kerry is reported to have hinted at Mahmoud Abbas that should he continue to push his UN bid for statehood at the UN, Washington would be forced to adopt sanctions against the Palestinians.
Jordan, PA Ask for Emergency Security Council Meeting on Israeli Housing Plans
Jordan has filed an emergency motion to convene the UN Security Council to discuss Israeli plans to construct additional Jewish homes over the Green Line.
Abbas to Petition UN for Deadline on Israeli Withdrawal from Judea and Samaria
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has a few ideas on how to move his cause forward in the anticipated wake of Operation Protective Edge.
Israeli Ambassador to The UN Warns: “Next Major Conflict Could be Sparked by Rockets Being Smuggled Across the Middle East”
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, addressed the Security Council this week (May 7) during a special debate on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Canadian PM Stephen Harper to Arrive in Israel
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen will arrive today in Israel on an official four day visit. This is the first visit Harper has made to Israel and the Middle East in general since becoming Prime Minister in 2006. The last time a Canadian Prime Minister visited Israel was in 2000. The […]
Why Israel Should Serve
For the first time in its history, Israel may qualify for a seat on the UN’s security council, a body that has passed more motions against it than against any other country. Its chances are being jeopardized, however, by Germany, one of its close allies in recent years. Until recently, voting rules in the UN […]
