General assembly

Netanyahu at UNGA: Gaza genocide ‘lie of the century,’ matter of time before Iranians topple regime

Netanyahu calls out Qatar for spending billions to brainwash youth worldwide • "Tyrant" Erdogan hosts Hamas terror chiefs • "Shame on you, antisemitic mayor of New York," he tells Mamdani.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026
President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly via pre-recorded video (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

PA seeks non-militarized Palestinian state that lives in security, peace next to Israel, Abbas says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds a memorial flyer for former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during his UN General Assembly address in New York, September 23, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian says unfair that Israel 'has' nuclear weapons while IAEA inspectors watch Tehran

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham shakes hands with US President Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Trump expresses optimism on US-Iran deal during UN meeting with British PM Andy Burnham


Israeli legal adviser appointed vice chair of UN Legal Affairs Committee

Sarah Weiss Maudi is the first Israeli woman to ever hold this position, and will represent the Western Europe and Others Group (WEOG) of nations in the committee.

FAIEZ MUSTAFA SERRAJ, head of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya, speaks virtually during the 75th annual UN General Assembly on September 24

Trump to UNGA: 'We intend to deliver more peace agreements shortly'

“They are coming fast, and they know it's great for them, and it's great for the world.”

US President Donald Trump is seen on a screen broadcasting to an empty conference room as he delivers a pre-recorded address to the 75th annual UN General Assembly at United Nations headquarters. September 22, 2020

Will the UN hold its annual General Assembly on Zoom?

"It is highly unlikely that heads of state and government from all member states will be able to travel to New York in September."

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the opening of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Do Palestinians need a UNSC vote for their PR battle against the US?

The picture of an isolated US when it comes to major diplomatic initiative by American President Donald Trump would be the best response for the Palestinian Authority.

PA PRESIDENT Mahmoud Abbas – ‘He makes threats and engages in fiery rhetoric as part of a strategy to appease the Palestinian public.’

UN vote on Palestinian independence: NGOs tell Canada to choose Israel

“CIJA expects that Canada will adopt meaningful and tangible ways to reaffirm its unqualified support for and friendship with Israel."

Chair of the Delegation of Canada Marc-Andre Blanchard addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., October 1, 2018

Jewish Federations holding conference instead of General Assembly

The smaller, more focused event will be invitation-only

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly

Saudi Arabia at U.N.: We’ll stop at nothing to defend against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he believed his military restraint so far showed "strength," as he instead imposed another round of economic sanctions on Tehran.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman attends a signing ceremony between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (not pictured) at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017

PLO calls for U.N. to restore ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution

PA demands action against Israel after opening of new road outside Jerusalem.

Israelis and Palestinians celebrate the opening of the road on Wednesday. Included in the photo is Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz

At the General Assembly, ‘We Need to Talk’ about something new

American Jews, particularly those left-center, struggle with West Bank settlement growth, African asylum seeker deportations as well as escalating Gaza border tensions and a stagnant peace progress.

PRESIDENT OF the Jewish Federation of North America 370

Rivlin calls for ‘reverse birthright’ to tighten Israel-Diaspora bond

A “Reverse Birthright” would help young Israelis get to know Jewish communities around the world.

President Reuven Rivlin giving a speech at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, on October 22, 2018