United Nations General Assembly

Iran at the threshold, Israel outside the room - opinion

Nuclear facilities have been damaged, but subsequent US intelligence assessments do not indicate a significant increase in the time Iran would need to produce a weapon. 

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.
 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast with comedian Theo Von, October 1, 2026.

Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of horrific genocide,' calls for US to join ICC, enforce warrant

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he boards a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

Rubio orders Iran UNGA delegation to leave United States following stalled negotiations - report


Senior US officials to 'Post': Trump-Netanyahu meeting not currently planned at UNGA

According to the latest schedule seen by US officials, Netanyahu is expected to arrive in New York only after Trump has already departed the city.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025.

Netanyahu to visit Texas during upcoming US trip for UN General Assembly

Netanyahu's US visit is expected to last just two days because of the need to return to Israel before the start of Sukkot.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Mamdani says he will not join demonstrations against Netanyahu during New York visit

Mamdani said he had been in contact with the New York Police Department ahead of the General Assembly week and that "right now, there are no expected threats that we know of."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US, July 3, 2026.

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN General Assembly - analysis

Six months into a costly conflict, Trump faces skeptical allies, energy turmoil and renewed regional instability.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

UN allows Abbas, senior Palestinian officials to again speak via video after US denies visa

“As long as Abbas continues his policy of making payments to terrorists and their families, he cannot expect the international community to simply ignore it," Danon said.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Iranian delegation to be allowed to attend UNGA meeting in New York

According to a US State Department spokesperson, the Iranian officials will face travel restrictions and will be barred from making certain purchases during their visit to the US.

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

Trump says he has a 'big decision coming up' regarding whether or not to 'annihilate' Iran

Regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York, Trump told Axios that he "may" meet with the Likud leader.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally with North Carolina Republican Senate candidate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

US sanctions on Abbas may reinforce argument of PA's lack of political results, expert tells 'Post'

“The US measures may reinforce the argument that the PA’s diplomatic approach and its relationship with Washington have not produced sufficient political results,” Dr. Nabil Kukali told the Post.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as he visits the Istishari Cancer Center in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2025.

Israel’s Hamas strategy under fire as Abbas is barred from UNGA

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

A sign at the entrance to the LSA Endurance, a logistical support and staging facility designed to support the International Stabilization Force (ISF) under the direction of the Board of Peace (BoP), near the Israel-Gaza border in the Kerem Shalom area, southern Israel, August 10, 2026.

Diaspora Ministry launches site collating United Nations bias against Israel in war against Hamas

The information presented on the website addresses alleged bias and manipulation, reports of famine in Gaza, UNRWA, accusations of genocide, and publications that allegedly amplify such claims.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.