United Nations General Assembly

UN appoints Israeli for auditing mechanisms, financial controls, for first time in history

The IAAC, a subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly, is in charge of advising the General Assembly on transparency, accountability, and the management of UN resources.

Shay Mizrahi
 The judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands.

UN elects new ICJ judges with past involvement in anti-Israel legal proceedings

 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.

Iran at the threshold, Israel outside the room - opinion

 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


Sukkot and the United Nations: Two competing visions of Israel’s history - opinion

Political fashions at the UN change from generation to generation, but the historical truth of the Jewish people in their land is as firm as a rock.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it

Salam also condemned Iran for its attacks on Arab states in the region, saying that "Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan."

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 25, 2026.

Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts

Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.

 Social media and digital online concept, man using smart phone.

Netanyahu turned the UN into campaign theater – but will Israelis buy the show?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The prime minister presents himself on the global stage as a leader uniquely equipped to defend Israel in a hostile world, seeking to bring that same message home to Israeli voters.

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the Shield of the Americas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 22, 2026.

Qatar criticizes Israel democracy, promotes own advancing social rights during UN General Assembly

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the event "Realizing Social Rights and Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Compact for Europe" was held on Tuesday.

Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al Thani speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Police arrest Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, dozens more at Netanyahu protest outside UN

At the General Assembly, Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in the region, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates walked out.

Actor Susan Sarandon is detained during a protest ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations 81st General Assembly in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

Iran submits plan to US for reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days based on June MoU - report

Araghchi added that this deal would build on June's Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries, and would only be implemented if certain conditions were met.

 Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Mamdani condemns Netanyahu UNGA speech as 'lies meant to sanitize his genocide'

"No lie can change the fact that he remains the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant," Mamdani said. 

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces at a news conference that he is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its policies, he says, that will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive on September 14, 2026.

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