US Sanctions Intl Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda

Bensouda has been mulling the possibility of launching a similar war crimes probe against the State of Israel, and potentially also against Hamas.

UNIFIL Mandate Extended in Lebanon, Without Disturbing Hezbollah

"Only a significant change to UNIFIL's purpose and capabilities on the ground can justify its existence,"

Hezbollah Used UNIFIL Position for Cover in Sniper Attack on IDF

Hezbollah is unconcerned if its actions cause an out-of-control spiral.

Israeli Envoy Erdan Warns Security Council Hezbollah Attacks Would Lead to Escalation

So far, France has refused to give the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon more powers.

Israel Demands Action after Hezbollah Operative Tied to Hariri Assassination

Israel says Hezbollah was involved in the assassination and tampered with the investigation.

Hague Tribunal Clears Hezbollah, Syria of PM Hariri’s Assassination

It should be noted that neither Hezbollah nor Syria were under indictment before the special tribunal, only four named Hezbollah members.

In Formal Complaint, Israel Presents Intelligence to UN Security Council, Proving Hezbollah Infiltrated into...

"The role of the UNIFIL force is to prevent these operations and to prevent Hezbollah from turning southern Lebanon into its own terrorist base."

Rami Levy Sues UN for Defamation Over Publishing of Black List

The UN blacklist only includes Jewish, and not Arab-owned, Israeli companies- clear discrimination and a violation of the UN charter.

Trump Vows ‘Snapback’ Sanctions after Iran Arms Embargo Extension Voted Down

“We’ll be doing a snapback. You’ll be watching it next week,” says the U.S. president.

UNSC Protects Iran, Blocks Extension of 13-Year Arms Embargo

“The Security Council’s failure to act decisively in defense of international peace and security is inexcusable.”

US Backs Israel’s Demand for Changes at UNIFIL Before Renewal of Mandate

“The status quo in Lebanon is unacceptable,” says U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. “Now is the time to ... enable the [peacekeeping] mission to fully achieve what it was set out to accomplish.”

UN Tractor Caught Dumping Waste at Illegal Dumpsite

The UN vehicle was polluting near the Israeli community of Na’ale in the Benyamin region.

IDF: Child’s Bag, Full of Explosives Ready to Detonate, Found 25 Meters into Israeli...

"Only a senseless enemy will test Israel… Whoever attempts to hurt the sovereignty of Israel will be answered accordingly."

Israel Fights UN Discrimination with Green Initiative

The plan calls for giving budgetary support to companies that engage in sustainability and other environmentally friendly activities.

Israel’s Ambassador to UN Danny Danon’s Exit Interview

Danny Danon began as Israel's ambassador to the UN in 2015.

Israel Joins UN’s Food and Agriculture Org

Israel has unique knowledge and experience in the field of food and agriculture and is happy to share it with other countries and organizations.

Erdogan Changes UNESCO World Heritage Site Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

Any modification to a listed site requires prior notification to UNESCO and possibly examination by its World Heritage Committee.

UN Official Calls for ‘Menu of Counter-Measures’ to Israel’s Sovereignty Bid

The E.U. must “review and be willing to suspend or downgrade” trade and cooperation agreements with the Jewish state, says U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories.

Lebanese Army Blowing Things Up Near Rosh Hanikra

The Lebanese Army is reportedly holding exercises with UNIFIL near Rosh Hanikra.

Arab League: Israel’s Sovereignty Bid Could Spark ‘Religious War’

“Palestinians will lose faith in a negotiated solution, I’m afraid Arabs too will lose interest in regional peace."

Knesset Committee Approves 17% Discount to UN Group Supplying Fuel to Gaza

“The straw that broke the camel's back was in the beginning of 2018, when the Palestinian Authority decided to impose sanctions on Gaza."

Israel Calls for Action after UN Warns of Iran’s Noncompliance with Non-Proliferation Agreement

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog called on Iran to “fully cooperate” with it in implementing its Weapons Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol and “satisfy the IAEA’s requests without further delay.”

Netanyahu Thanks Trump, America for Sanctioning ‘Corrupt, Biased’ Intl Criminal Court

“The ICC fabricates outlandish charges against Israel, outrageously claiming that Jews living in their historic homeland constitutes a ‘war crime.’ "

Report: UN, WHO Coronavirus Relief Funds Used for Terror-Linked NGOs

“Funds are being used for activities that do not appear to involve vital, lifesaving resources and supplies to implement the most urgent and critical activities,” said Becca Wertman, managing editor at NGO Monitor.

ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?

The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.

Pompeo: If ICC Prosecutes Israel ‘We Will Exact Consequences’

It appears that prosecutor Bensouda deceived the international community when she initiated her request, since, as far as she was concerned, the decision was a foregone conclusion.

Newsweek: CIA Believes China Blocked WHO Alarm on Coronavirus Outbreak in January

The US Navy assumes the Chinese navy will make use of the COVID-19-related absence of all US aircraft carriers in the Pacific to deliberately increase military pressure on countries in the entire region.

Israel Insists on Major Changes to Operations of UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

“ ‘You can’t inspect, so why you are there?’ ” posed Danon. “ ‘You have to be more active, you have to move freely and inspect all sites.’ ”

Bipartisan US House Majority Backs Extending UN Arms Embargo on Iran

The embargo expires on Oct. 18, along with U.N. travel restrictions on Iranians associated with arms proliferation—the latter of which the letter also calls to be extended.

WHO Says People with Coronavirus Antibodies May Still Be Reinfected as World’s Deaths Pass...

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman on Friday told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his decision to leave his office is final.

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