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IDF & Security / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Former UK Cmdr.: UN, Foreign Governments 'Deliberately' Twisting Laws of Armed Conflict on Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Shurat HaDin, an Israeli NGO specializing in International Law, opened a two-day conference in Jerusalem, Monday, "Towards a New Law of War,” which dealt with the rules of armed conflict, their interpretation and application.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

UN Ambassador Prosor Holds Syria Responsible for Hezbollah Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ambassador to the United Nations Ron Prosor called the Assad regime responsible for the Hezbollah attack on the Golan Heights Sunday nights, when the IDF struck at four terrorists trying to plant a bomb at the border. "The Syrian government has allowed terrorists to use its territory as a launching base to plant roadside bombs, […]

Syria / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

US: UNRWA Gets Add'l $6M for Yarmouk 'Palestinians,' Only $10M for Nepal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US has given more than $57M to UNRWA for 'Palestinian' refugees in Syria in 2015 alone, but only pledged $10M for Nepal?

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza

UNRWA Chutzpa

By Shalom Bear

UNRWA is proud because Hamas only stored mortars in their schools, not rockets, according to the UN inquiry.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel's MFA Responds to UN Report on Last Summer's Gaza War

By Jewish Press News Desk

The UN's BOI report about the 2014 Gaza War documents the exploitation by Hamas of UN facilities.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN Admits: UN Schools and Facilities Used by Hamas Terrorists

By Shalom Bear

UN admits Israel was right - Hamas attacked Israelis from UN facilities. Oops.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN) / Egypt / ISIS / North African States

Israel's UN Ambassador Calls Sexual Violence 'Crime against Humanity'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"Sexual violence in conflict has become a weapon of choice because it is cheap, silent and effective."

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Bomb Explodes at UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The lives of Gaza residents under Hamas go from miserable to even more miserable.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Arab 'Refugees' in Samaria Clash with PA Forces and Shut Down Highway

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

If the Palestinian Authority cannot control security for its own people. how can it protect Israel from terrorists?

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN Talks with Israel to Ratify Treaty against Nuclear Testing

By Jewish Press Staff

Ratification does not imply admission of the possession of nuclear weapons.

Syria / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

PLO Won't Fight in Yarmouk, as Left Call to Flood Israel with Refugees

By Shalom Bear

PLO refuses "to be drawn into any armed campaign" (that's a new one). Leftwing groups campaigning to flood Israel with Yarmouk "Palestinian refugees" for "humanitarian" reasons.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Europe / United Nations (UN)

Iranian Journalist Defects, Says US Team Speaking for Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

“The US negotiating team are mainly there to speak on Iran’s behalf with other members of the 5+1 countries and convince them of a deal.”

Israel / United Nations (UN)

U.S., Europeans Shun ‘Hate Israel Day’ At UN Human Rights Council

By Patrick Goodenough

“Today is Hate Israel Day at the UN, a feature of every regular session, held in September, March and June, of the 47-nation Human Rights Council,” UN Watch, a Geneva-based non-governmental organization, said in a statement.

US / UK / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN) / Germany

Iran's Rouhani Optimistic 'Possible to Reach Agreement' on Nuclear Deal

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran's Pres. Rouhani is optimistic an agreement can be reached on a nuclear deal, says there's "nothing that cannot be resolved."

Terrorism / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Iran / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

Obama Aides Lay Groundwork to Betray Israel at UN Security Council

By Rachel Levy

Aides to President Barack Obama told media Friday the U.S. will “reassess” its relationship with Israel after Netanyahu's re-election.

Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

Israeli Ambassador 'Awards Oscars' and Teaches UN its Principles

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's ambassador is the party pooper as the UN congratulates itself for its 70 year commitment to lofty principles.

Israel / US / UK / Iran / News Briefs / France / Islamists / United Nations (UN) / Germany / Russia / China

'Apocalyptic' Iran Deal: Details Increasingly Reveal Bibi is Right

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Details of the negotiations with Iran reveal Bibi's warnings correct: this is a very bad deal.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / United Nations (UN)

UN Economic Commission and Israel’s MASHAV Team Up for Renewal Energy Workshop

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s sharing of its know-how in research, manufacturing, marketing and application of energy efficiency and renewable energy products, was very much appreciated by the experts who took part in the workshop and study tour.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

UN Panel to Probe UNIFIL Soldier's Death in Lebanon

By Rachel Levy

The UN has added a second panel to "investigate" Israel's role in defending itself against terror attacks, this time in the north.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

What Will Schabas Do for $1300?

By Jewish Press News Desk

What lawyer do you know charges only $1300 for a 7 page legal brief in an esoteric field of expertise of international law?

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Schabas Replaced -- With Goldstone Investigator

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mary McGowan Davis is expected to blindly continue where the biased William Schabas left off.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Schabas Resignation: What Else Has Not Been Disclosed?

By NGO Monitor

The revelation that Schabas previously did legal work for the PLO raises numerous questions, which should be publicly and transparently addressed by the UNHRC.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

William Schabas, UN Anti-Israel Investigator Resigns

By Shalom Bear

Schabas's resignation is a cynical attempt to protect his anti-Israel report that comes out in March, from accusations of bias.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Gazans Attack UN Building with Hamas Advance Notice

By Jewish Press Staff

The Gazans are protesting the freeze in the money transfer from the UN for rehabilitating their region.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Runs Out of Money that Israel Says Being Used for Terror Tunnels

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

As usual, there is a big gap between what Arab countries promise and what they deliver.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

US Strongly Backs Israel over ICC Move to Probe Israel for War Crimes

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Obama administration is not in love with Israel but certainly is divorcing itself from the Palestinian Authority.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Media / On Campus / Education / United Nations (UN) / Religion

The New Anti-Semitism: Chesler Forces Our Eyes to See, Our Ears to Hear

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

When Phyllis Chesler first published The New Anti-Semitism more than a decade ago, it was a glowing lamp in the darkening night. Since that time, The Jewish Press readers know that much has gotten worse. Anti-Semitism is louder, more widely and brazenly espoused, with less shame, than it had been in decades. More people can now see what […]

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / United Nations (UN)

UN Says PA to Join ICC on April 1

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's not an April Fool's joke, though it makes the UN and ICC look like fools.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

Palestinians Cry to UN on Israel 'Debt Collection'

By Rachel Levy

The Palestinian Authority complains to the UN after Israel withholds tax money as partial payment for a huge electricity bill.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Israel Threatens Legal Challenges Against Pal-Arab Leaders, Following ICC Move

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two can play the "I'll see you in court for war crimes" game, Israel tells the Palestinian Arabs.

US / Hamas / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

US 'Deeply Troubled' Palestinians Join Intl Criminal Court, 21 Intl Treaties

By Jewish Press Staff

The US says it is "deeply troubled" by PA leader Mahmoud Abbas signing the Rome Statute to join ICC.

Israel / US / Politics / UK / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN)

Israel Tells 'Palestinians' at the UNSC: 'You Cannot Agitate Your Way to a State'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel told the Palestinian Arabs to cease their folly of trying to achieve a state through UN resolutions.

Eye on "Palestine" / UK / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Britain Rejects UN Resolution for Palestinian Authority

By Jewish Press Staff

Arab delegates still have not decided when to put the resolution to a vote at the U.N. Security Council.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan / United Nations (UN)

Abbas Bucks Kerry and Runs to the UN to Throw Obama under the Bus

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Abbas ignored Kerry’s hints of sanctions and told him Jordan will present a resolution to the UN to force Israel to "Auschwitz borders.”

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon / United Nations (UN)

UN Demands Israel Pay Lebanon $850 Million

By Jewish Press News Desk

First Lebanon's Hezbollah started the Second Lebanon War, now the UN wants Israel to pay Lebanon for damages.

News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Asia / Russia / China

UN General Assembly Votes to Refer N. Korea to ICC

By Jewish Press News Desk

The UN General Assembly approves resolution to refer N. Korea to the Intl Criminal Court at The Hague.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / United Nations (UN)

US Re-Defines ‘Unilateral’ to Justify PA Burying the Oslo Accords

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The State Dept. re-defines “unilateral” and won’t veto a resolution that does not explicitly ”prejudge” outcome of peace talks.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

Kerry Tries to Head Off Abbas at the Pass

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Abbas' sidekick Erekat says Palestinian Authority will win the High Noon showdown and go the UN for statehood.

Israel / News Briefs / Media / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Paper Responds to UNRWA's Shocking Boycott Call

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Editor-in-chief and the op-ed editor of the Jerusalem Post respond to UNRWA's call to boycott paper

Politics / News Briefs / Media / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Spokesman Calls for Boycott of Israeli Paper

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

OUTRAGEOUS: UNRWA call for boycott of Israeli newspaper may also violate State Dept. neutrality agreement

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Kaf-Tet B’November

By Jewish Press News Desk

On November 29, 1947 the United Nations voted in a plan for the partition of the British Mandate territory of Palestine. The plan came to be called the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine or United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Jordan / United Nations (UN)

Jordan To Propose Date for "Palestinian" State

By Jewish Press News Desk

Will Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein be abdicating his throne to create a "Palestinian" state?

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Intifada

Israel's UN Amb: UNSC Must Understand Har Nof Massacre

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's UN Ambassador called on entire UNSC to confront the reality of the Palestinian Arab barbarity.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza

Schabas's 'Goldstone 2' Investigation Team Denied Entry Into Israel

By Shalom Bear

Israel is not cooperating with William Schabas's attempt to write the Goldstone 2 report.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel's UN Ambassador Condemns UN Security Council

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ron Prosor wrote he has no expectations from the UNSC, and deems them lacking sound judgement.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / The Courts / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

The US-Israel Crisis Created by Obama

By Rachel Levy

Columnist quotes Obama aide insulting Netanyahu, citing "crisis" in US-Israel relations.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Wants UN to Recognize Hamas – as a Terrorist Organization

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The obvious rejection will be valuable for historians to understand why the UN is a world disaster area.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Ban Ki-moon Gives Hamas a Boost with Call for ‘One Palestine’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“This is a great opportunity to unite the West Bank and Gaza under one Palestinian leadership.”

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

The Jewish Press Forces Change in Ban Ki-Moon’s Announced Agenda

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

We caught the United Nations in the act of an “unfortunate error.”

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Update: UN Forgot to Announce Ban Ki-Moon to Visit Negev Rocket Victims

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

He removed any doubts that the United Nations is a front for the United Anti-Israel Nations.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

Netanyahu Tells Ban Ki-Moon Israel not an ‘Occupier’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday that Israeli is not an “occupier” and that Hamas is an enemy of peace. He added that the reason for Israel’s counter-terror Protective Edge campaign was Hamas rocket fire on the country. Regarding Ban’s concern over “provocations” on the Temple Mount, Netanyahu described the daily […]

News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Malala Wins Nobel Peace Prize!

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two human rights activists from the Subcontinent have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

Israel / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / United Nations (UN) / Intifada

PA Demands Nov 2016 Deadline for UN to Force Israeli Surrender

By Rachel Levy

PA leader Abbas demands UN force Israel back to 1949 Armistice Line by Nov. 2016.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Labels UN Views on Israel ‘Disproportional’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu had a lot to say to Ban, but there is no indication if anyone listened.

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media / United Nations (UN)

State Dept Press Corps Shapes US Response to Netanyahu's UN Speech

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The blatantly hostile state department press corps belittled and mischaracterized Netanyahu's UN speech.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Text of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech at the UN General Assembly

By Jewish Press News Desk

The following is the speech delivered by PM Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2014:

Syria / US / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

Civilian Casualties Mounting in US-led Air Strikes Against ISIS

By Rachel Levy

It's one hell of a pinpoint operation. Numerous civilians and a few militants were killed Sunday as US-led forces bombed grain silos and mills in Syria.

US / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Focusing on ISIS in U.N. Speech, Obama Virtually Ignores Iran

By JTA

Obama devoted only 78 words at #UNGA to greatest threat to world peace, the #Iran nuclear threat; 1,540 words to #ISIS

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israeli-Arab Priest at UN Human Rights Council: “Israel is the only place where Christians in the Middle East are safe.”

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

“In the Middle East today, there is one country where Christianity is not only not persecuted, but affectionately granted freedom of expression, freedom of worship and security. It is Israel, the Jewish State. "

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / United Nations (UN)

Abbas to Netanyahu: ‘End Occupation, Make Peace’

By Jewish Press Staff

PA Chairman Abbas sent a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu in advance of the UN General Assembly: "End the occupation. Make peace."

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Fijian UN Soldiers Released

By Jewish Press News Desk

After 2 weeks of captivity, the 45 Fijian UN soldier held captive by Syrian rebels were released on Thursday.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Human Rights Expert: UN Source of Legal Pogrom (And More) to Destroy Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bayefsky's address on the UN as source and legitimizer of efforts to destroy Israel should be required viewing.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza

‏Parents of 4-Year-old Mortar Shell Victim Ask Ban Ki-moon ‘Why’?’

By Jewish Press Staff

Historians one day will ask why the United Nations aided and abetted terror in Gaza.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Lebanon / France / Saudi Arabia / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN) / Iraq / ISIS

Jihadist Threat Rising on Israel's Northern Border

By Rachel Levy

Events on the other side of Israel's northern border are heating up. The IDF is on high alert in the Golan Heights.

Politics / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Settlements / #EyalGiladNaftali

Horrors: Bibi Might Consider New Housing for Jews Before UNGA Meets!

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jews seeking to shame Netanyahu into enforcing the Apartheid Green Line so as not to anger the UNGA are shameful.

Syria / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

Irish UN Troops Free Filipino UN Troops

By Jewish Press News Desk

The FIlipino UN troops were successfully extracted by Irish UN troops from the Syrian rebel siege.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN)

Run Away... Run Away... [photos]

By Jewish Press News Desk

UN troops fled their posts along the Syrian-Israel border after they decided it was too dangerous for them to do their job.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Is UNRWA Aiding Terrorism?

By Zeev Ben-Yechiel / Tazpit News Agency

The United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) has come under increasing fire in recent weeks for aiding Hamas in the terror group's war against Israel, with one advocacy group lodging a formal complaint against the organization. As evidence seems to continue to emerge of the use of the agency's schools and clinics as Hamas storehouses, […]

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Is UNRWA Aiding Terrorism?

By Zeev Ben-Yechiel / Tazpit News Agency

An advocacy group has lodged a formal complaint claiming UNRWA has far exceeded its mandate by aiding and sustaining the psychological and physical assault on Israeli civilians and infrastructure.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

Lieberman: Kill Hamas Leaders if Soldiers’ Body Parts not Returned

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Lieberman comes up with his third solution in less than a month what to do with Gaza. The question is what to do with Lieberman.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

George Clooney's Fiancee Backs Out of UN Kangaroo Commission

By Jewish Press News Desk

Amal Alamuddin has pulled out of the UN investigation, but we're sure they'll find someone else who can prejudge Israel just as well.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN) / Iraq / ISIS

Israel’s United Nations Amb. Prosor: Watch Out Because You’re Next

By Jewish Press Staff

"The battle we fight today is the same battle that you all will fight tomorrow." - Ambassador Prosor.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Obama Betrays Israel at UN Over UNRWA

By Rachel Levy

It is clear that US President Barack Obama flip-flops on Israel; only the Congress is rock-solid in its support.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Another UNRWA Gaza School Fake-Out, Brought to You By Hamas

By Rachel Levy

The IAF returned fire towards Hamas terrorists using the entrance of an UNRWA school for a shield; 10 Gaza civilians were killed.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Abduction Attack Mirrors Hezbollah Training

By Rachel Levy

Hamas has learned the art of kidnapping from Hezbollah. Israel neeeds to figure out quickly how to deal with that.

US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Intifada / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Ban & Kerry Want New Cease Fire Amidst Ceaseless Rocket Fire From Gaza

By Rachel Levy

As Gaza terrorists continue to 'carpet-rocket' Israel, UN chief Ban Ki-moon and US Secy of State John Kerry plan another cease fire.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / European Union / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Anti-Semitism Roundup: July 31

By Meir Halevi Siegel

"Pro-Palestinian" activists continue to target Jews around the world; Aussie commentator: Where outrage about beheadings in Syria?

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu: War Means War and Not Phony Ceasefires [VIDEO]

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Gantz announce Israel will not stop the war until all terror tunnels are destroyed.

Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Slams Security Council

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister speaks by phone to Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, stresses that Israel accepted all ceasefire proposals.

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