United Nations General Assembly

From penguins to pariahs: What will happen at Netanyahu's return to the UN?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: From boasting about Israel’s global standing in 2017 to facing fierce criticism at the UN in 2025, Netanyahu’s diplomatic journey has dramatically shifted.

Here, in the main control room of the French channel TF1, Macron (left) is talking, as a photo of Netanyahu is displayed in the background, during a live special program at television studios in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 13.
 Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

US seeks Israeli-Syrian security deal announcement during September UNGA, source tells 'Post'

Irish President Michael D. Higgins before a soccer match.

Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza

Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

Israel needs an agenda for September's Palestine recognition, not a reaction - editorial


New Zealand MP removed from parliament during Palestinian state debate, calls to sanction Israel

Chloe Swarbrick, who is co-leader of the Green Party, said New Zealand was a “laggard” and an “outlier," and called on government members to support a bill that would sanction Israel.

 Protestors wave flags during a pro-Palestinian protest at Parliament on March 06, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Mahmoud Abbas considers unilaterally declaring Palestinian statehood at UNGA - report

The move, symbolic in nature, is predicated on a forthcoming constitutional declaration that would define a Palestinian state's borders and foundations.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat

"Climate change treaties establish stringent obligations on states," judge Yuji Iwasawa said, adding that failing to comply with them was a breach of international law.

Climate activists and campaigners demonstrate outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of the reading of an advisory opinion that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world, The Hague, Netherlands, July 23, 2025.

United Nations overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition

The text garnered 149 votes in favor, while 19 countries abstained and the US, Israel and 10 others voted against.

 Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas in Gaza last month addresses a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, at U.N. headquarters in New York York City, US, March 20, 2025.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

The General Assembly on Monday elected former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock as president of the 193-member body for its 80th session, which begins in September.

 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria,March 20, 2025.

'Hard to comprehend' Israel's vote against Ukraine, says country's ambassador

This marks the first time both Israel and the US have voted against Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022.

 Ukraine's ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk

WATCH: President Herzog to address UN General Assembly International Holocaust Memorial Day Session

 President Isaac Herzog speaking at the UN's General Assembly's International Holocaust Memorial Day Session, January 27, 2025.

UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations

The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor.

The UN General Assembly, September 24, 2024.

UNGA vote demands ceasefire, denounces Israel’s UNRWA restrictions

The United States, Israel, and seven other countries voted against the ceasefire resolution, while 13 countries abstained.

 Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 30, 2024.

UN’s diplomatic failure: Why the two-state solution won’t bring peace to Israel – editorial

The UN’s two-state solution rhetoric fails to address Palestinian terrorism and Israel’s security needs.

 Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024.

Israeli society must remember its partnership with Diaspora Jewry - opinion

The Diaspora had a crucial role in our rebirth – both immigrants and those who remained abroad.

The UN vote, taking place in the main gallery of the Queens Museum