South African Human Rights Activist Rhoda Kadalie, True Friend of Israel, Dead at 68
Rhoda Kadalie always spoke truth to power, which in South Africa included her being a staunch defender of Israel against the official antisemitic line.
UN General Assembly Suspends Russia from UNHRC with Israeli Support
It is the first time since the founding of the world body that a permanent member of the UN Security Council has been suspended.
Iran Moves Centrifuge Equipment to Natanz Underground Nuclear Plant
The move comes six weeks after a centrifuge production facility was built at the Isfahan nuclear plant, the IAEA said Wednesday.
Russia Warns UNGA Members Against Voting for Suspension from UNHRC
“Russia blatantly and openly threatening countries who vote to suspend them ... is only further evidence that Russia needs to be suspended immediately from UNHRC."
Zelensky Urges UN Security Council to Expel Russia. Thomas-Greenfield: Expel Russia from UNHRC
Zelensky said Russian forces "killed entire families, adults and children, and they tried to burn the bodies."
UN Names Investigator on Israel Who Compared Jewish State to Nazi Germany
Albanese has repeatedly equated the "Nakba" with the Nazi Holocaust, accusing Israel of apartheid, genocide, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes.
68 US Senators Call on Secretary Blinken to End the UNHRC ‘Unfair, Unwarranted’ Commission...
In May 2021, the UNHRC approved an open-ended investigation of Israel’s alleged “war crimes, treatment of Palestinians, and human rights violations.”
Anti-Israel UN Human Rights Investigator Accuses Israel of Apartheid
Israel's UN Mission pointed out that UN's Michael Lynk is “well known for his blatant and disturbing anti-Israel views. "
UN: Israel is 9th Happiest Country in the World
The “Palestinian Territories” ranked at 122, slightly happier than those living in Egypt, which ranked at 129. Jordan ranked at 134.
IAEA: Contact Lost with Monitoring System for Zaporizhzia Nuclear Plant Captured by Russia
Both Zaporizhzhia and Chernobyl are under the control of Russian forces and being operated in conditions the IAEA says "endanger the safety of the facilities."
Bennett Urges IAEA Director to Stay ‘Impartial’ Ahead of Talks in Tehran
Bennett emphasized Israel's expectation that the IAEA will act as a professional and impartial supervisory body.
US Ambassador Throws Israel Under the Russian Bus
Tom Nides was trying his best to get Israel deeper in trouble with its neighbor to the north, Vladimir Putin.
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution Condemning Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The resolution, approved by 141 out of 193 UN members, called for an immediate ceasefire, unhindered access for humanitarian support, and return to dialogue and diplomacy.
Israel to Support UN Resolution Condemning Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Israel has established an inter-ministry team that will examine the effects and consequences of the sanctions on Russia on the Israeli economy and policy.
UN Security Council Votes to Convene General Assembly on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The UNGA will convene on Monday for a briefing on the humanitarian needs of Ukraine's citizens, in addition to the emergency session of the General Assembly to consider condemning Russia's invasion.
Israeli UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine: We Are Committed to Staying and Delivering
She is the daughter of the late Uriel Lubrani, Israel's last ambassador to Tehran (until 1978).
Haifa U Researcher: Wherever There Are Trees, There Will Be Wildfires
The report shows that even the Arctic regions will not be immune, and even there a significant increase in the number of forest fires is expected.
Head of UN Probe on Israel Asked to Resign After Her Anti-Israel Bias Exposed
According to the reportm Navi Pillay, a retired South African judge and former UN human rights chief, violated UN rules by failing to disclose numerous of her prior statements that directly prejudge the matters before the inquiry.
Israel Retracts Opposition to US Returning to UNESCO, Says Report
The United States and Israel left UNESCO in December 2018 after the organization passed several anti-Israel resolutions.
UN Report: 2,000 Houthi Child Soldiers Killed in Fighting
Their ages ranged between 10 and 17 years.
UNIFIL Patrol Comes Under Assault in South Lebanon Village; One Soldier Injured
It represents second incident within a month • UNIFIL spokesperson says peacekeepers were on routine patrol.
With UAE Onboard, UN Security Council Discussion Sees Slight Shift in Tone on Israel
The council held its regular meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing almost no top diplomats as planned, as the United States and the United Arab Emirates redirected the focus to other pressing concerns in the Middle East and around the world.
UN Passes Historic Resolution Condemning Holocaust Denial
The UN resolution on Holocaust denial and distortion was passed on the 80th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference.
Israel and Germany Appeal to UN to Condemn Holocaust Denial
The ambassadors of Israel and Germany denounced the ongoing denial of the Shoah.
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.
Israel Introduces Historic Resolution at UN Against Holocaust Denial and Distortion
International political negotiations with UN countries on this resolution have been ongoing for several months, Israel’s mission to the UN said, and will go public this week.
Erdan Launches Historic UN Resolution Against Holocaust Denial
The resolution is expected to pass in two weeks, only the second Israeli resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly.
UNIFIL Soldiers Attacked in Southern Lebanon’s Hezbollah Stronghold
The UN forces were not accompanied by Lebanese Army troops when they were attacked.
US Announces $99 Million in Assistance to UNRWA
According to the U.S. State Department's Population, Refugees, and Migrations Bureau, the funds will "provide education, health care, and emergency relief to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children and families during a time of need."
Israeli Civilian who Crossed into Lebanon Weeks Ago Returned in Joint Operation
The IDF and UNIFIL cooperate in returning the Israeli civilian from the Negev region who "apparently entered Lebanon voluntarily."