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


AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 heads of state meet with the post-World War Two order under strain and with the UN itself struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Shroud displaying names of 20,000 Palestinian children unveiled at UN’s NY headquarters - report

The exhibition, organized by a coalition of interfaith leaders, displays the handwritten names of 20,000 Palestinian children.

A shroud displaying the names of 20,000 Palestinian children is unveiled at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, September 18, 2026.

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.