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United Nations November 6, 2024

UN removes quilt panel artwork calling for Israel’s extermination after facing backlash

The United Nations on Wednesday said it has removed a controversial panel that included a painting that called for the extermination of Israel.

Israel November 4, 2024

UN peace exhibit features slogan calling for Israel to be wiped off the map: 'Shameful'  

A Global Peace Flag exhibit at the United Nations headquarters in NYC features a slogan that many Israelis regard as an explicit call to wipe Israel off the map.

Israel October 30, 2024

Israel cease-fire plan for Lebanon seeks to bypass UN, as US mediators travel to Jerusalem for talks

Amid devastating military setbacks for the U.S.-designated terrorist entity Hezbollah, Israel continues to pound the Shiite group’s locations in Lebanon as cease-fire talks come into play.

Afghanistan October 30, 2024

Taliban bans women 'hearing other women's voices' in latest decree

The Taliban in Afghanistan have taken another step in its harsh system of oppression against women by banning them from "hearing other women's voices" while they pray.

Israel October 29, 2024

Israeli parliament bans UNRWA over terrorism ties, faces international backlash

The new legislation seeks to sever ties with UNRWA, despite strong objections from the U.S. and international community. Both bills sort to terminate an agreement from 1967 between the two parties.

VIDEO October 28, 2024

Israel's UN ambassador on country's legislation to limit UNRWA activities

Danny Danon told reporters that UNRWA "was infiltrated by Hamas many years ago." (Video: UNTV.)

United Nations October 28, 2024

Senators threaten to strip funding to UN and Palestinians if Israel is kicked out of General Assembly

A group of 10 senators is threatening to withhold funding for the United Nations and Palestinians if the General Assembly holds a vote to remove Israel from its membership.

Antisemitism Exposed October 26, 2024

UN secretary-general won’t condemn official accused of antisemitism; US said to grant visa for visit

Despite accusations of pushing antisemitism through official U.N. reports, Francesca Albanese will address the world body and give talks at several campuses during U.S visit.

Vladimir Putin October 25, 2024

Ukraine, others furious at UN chief for meeting Putin at BRICS summit

Ukraine clapped back at the meeting between U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit despite Putin's ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.

Israel October 24, 2024

IDF kills Hamas terrorist it says worked for UNRWA, led charge on Reim bomb shelter massacre

The Israeli Defense Forces have 'eliminated' a Hamas commander not only involved in the horrific events of Oct. 7, 2023, but discovered to have been in the employ of the UN for over two years.