Tag: UN Security Council
Guterres Backs UNGA Call for Jews to be Removed from Old City of Jerusalem
The eight-page resolution lacks any mention of Israeli security concerns, historic ties to the land or the Hamas massacre in southern Israel on Oct. 7.
With New UN Ceasefire Resolution, Algeria All but Dares Washington to Veto
The North African country, with a long history of being anti-Israel, appears to believe the United States is out of excuses to block the resolution.
Washington Standing in the Way of Binding UN Ceasefire Call
A vote on a Security Council resolution was pushed off for a second straight day at the Biden administration’s behest.
At UN Security Council Meeting, DC, Moscow and Paris Take Aim at Israel
Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations repeated claims that yet-untried Israeli suspects involved in a deadly incident earlier this month were terrorists.
Israel Optimistic Bias May Shift as UAE, Other Nations Join UN Security Council
The Emiratis join Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana in installing their countries’ flags outside the council chamber, replacing Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam.
For Second Time, US Blocks Security Council Statement on Mideast Violence
It appears that U.S. officials were concerned that the proposed statements on the situation did not adequately address Israeli concerns.
Amb. Danny Danon: Bernie Sanders is a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of an Ignoramus and a...
“We don’t want Sanders here at AIPAC, and not in Israel. Anyone who calls the Israeli prime minister a racist is a liar or an ignoramus, or a dangerous combination of the two,” Danon stated.
US Envoy Postpones Israel Visit to Defend Trump Peace Plan at UN
US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft was supposed to arrive in Israel later this week, but will remain in New York to handle the peace plan fallout.
US Seeking Iran Treaty to Cover Nuclear and Missile Concerns
The administration is enhancing its diplomatic efforts to make sure Iranian oil sales will be "close to zero" when tougher US oil sanctions against Tehran are imposed on November 4.
Kerry’s Memoir Gets the Last Word on Bibi
It turns out President Obama's decision to betray Israel at the UN Security Council was in response to President Elect Donald Trump's announcement of appointing David Friedman his ambassador to Israel.
UN General Assembly Preparing to Condemn Israel over Gaza On Wednesday
It should be noted that resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly have no binding power.
Kuwait Demanding UN Force to Protect Gaza Arabs against Israel
The last time an international UN force was posted between Israel and the Gaza Strip was in May of 1967, and it packed up and left as soon as Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser ordered it to scram.
Palestinian Authority Hard at Work to Squeeze International Condemnation of Israel from Gaza Provocations
France may be next to recognize a Palestinian State following a meeting of Presidents Macron and Trump on April 22.
Conference Of Presidents – Arab Gulf States are Warming To Israel – The...
The annual meeting in Israel of the Leadership Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations and their achievements.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to Arrive for 3-Day Visit
The visit takes place against a background of growing criticism of the United Nations’ performance in the Middle East, particularly along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.
Israeli Message to Iran: We Will Not Tolerate Hezbollah Weapons Factories in Lebanon
'The message is that the establishment of Iranian arms factories will be intolerable for Israel,' the diplomat said.
Israel Calls for UN Condemnation over Hamas School Terror Tunnel
Israel called on the Security Council to strongly and unequivocally condemn Hamas and its repeated abuse of civilian infrastructure, and to designate Hamas group as a terrorist organization.
UN Security Council Warns North Korea for Missile Launch
The Security Council noted Pyongyang is “diverting resources to the pursuit of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons" while its citizens have "great unmet needs.”
President Rivlin Takes German President Out to Mahane Yehuda Shuk
Steinmeier welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that condemned Israel's annexation of eastern Jerusalem, among other things.
Russia Vetoes UNSC Condemnation of Assad’s Chemical Attack
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari said after the vote that his country condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of chemical weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction.
Obamaleaks: Suspicious Haaretz “Scoop” About Netanyahu blocking “Regional Peace Plan”
Selective leaks by former Obama officials which were meant to make Netanyahu look bad don’t hold up to scrutiny.
Report: Iran Claims Obama’s Consent to Ballistic Missiles Capable of Hitting Israel
IRGC Aerospace and Missile Division director Amir Ali Hajizadeh said, 'The Americans are telling [us]: Don't talk about missile affairs, and if you conduct a test or maneuver, don't mention it.'
Netanyahu to AIPAC Leaders: We Have Solid Evidence Obama Orchestrated UNSC Resolution
In 1994 US envoy to the UN Madeleine Albright insisted on a paragraph-by-paragraph UNSC vote, to edit out language saying Jerusalem was occupied territory.
PM Netanyahu Thanks Congress for Its Vote Against UN’s Anti-Israel Resolution [video]
Netanyahu thanked America and Congress for it's support.
House Condemns UN Anti-Settlements Resolution
Most of the Nay votes came from Democrats, including Keith Ellison (D-Mn), who is in the running to head the Democratic National Committee.
Mike Huckabee: State for Palestinian Authority a ‘fantasy’
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee takes 'selfies' in Ma'ale Adumim to show the city is no handful of tents but rather, a full city.
Report: Netanyahu to Attend Trump’s Inauguration
Trump's team wants to arrange a meeting of the two leaders even before the swearing in ceremony.
UK PM Theresa May on Kerry’s Speech: It Is Inappropriate to Attack an Ally
UK ambassador to the US Sir Kim Darroch has said he hopes May and Trump will emulate the rapport between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.
President Rivlin to Israeli Christian Leaders: ‘United Jerusalem Is the Eternal Capital of Israel...
'I stand here today to repeat in the clearest way: the State of Israel is deeply committed to ensure the religious rights of all faith communities in Jerusalem and throughout Israel.'
The Danger Zone – Ramifications [audio]
The UNSC resolution 2334 passing right before Hanukkah is no coincidence.