United Nations

Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN spokesperson says

Houthi officials said the UN personnel's legal immunities should not shield espionage activities, accusing the organization of bias for condemning what they called "legal measures against spy cells"

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Students and professors chant slogans as they participate in a weekly pro-Palestinian demonstration at campus of Sanaa University, in Sanaa, Yemen September 10, 2025.
Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.

Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UNRWA of aiding Hamas in October 7 attacks

The judge ruled that, since UNRWA is a part of the United Nations, it can claim the organization's immunity from being sued.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A drone view of Al-Arroub refugee camp alongside a new road, part of the expansion of Israeli bypass roads connecting Israeli settlers in the West Bank with Jerusalem, in the West Bank, September 29, 2025.

Spain launches investigation into 158 companies tied to 'Israeli-occupied territories'

According to a new law approved by the Spanish Government last week, the advertising of goods and services from the 'occupied territories' is prohibited.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures after addressing the UN General Assembly.

The UN’s descent into Jew-hatred and irrelevance - opinion

Many Americans gave up on the UN decades ago, reflecting their post-World War II protectiveness toward Jews and Israel.

|ByGIL TROY

Netanyahu's UNGA speech: Defiant strength, lingering questions - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech embodied both the strengths and weaknesses that have marked his leadership since October 7.

OCTOBER 1, 2025BySTEPHEN M. FLATOW
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly on Friday. The speech has been greeted with both applause and derision, says the writer.

Qatar: Israel undermining Middle East peace with 'aggressive' policies

“The State of Qatar affirmed that the Israeli occupation is seeking to undermine peace prospects and de-escalation efforts in the region," Muftah said.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025BySAM HALPERN
The empty seats of the United States delegation are seen at the Human Rights Council at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025.

'They panic at our ankle': Iran censors legs of Swedish, Finnish FMs at UNGA

Iran, known for its restrictive modesty laws that have seen women murdered for failing to cover their hair, blurred the legs of Finnish FM Elina Valtonen and Swedish FM Maria Malmer Stenergard.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Iranian state media censors legs of foreign officials at UNGA.

EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran

The sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByREUTERS
An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

Accentuating the positive: Mahmoud Abbas's UN address - opinion

Abbas discussed the Palestinian Authority’s reform agenda, which Western officials say can show whether the PA could oversee genuine statehood.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByNEVILLE TELLER
UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer hosts PA head Mahmoud Abbas at 10 Downing Street earlier this month. According to the last major poll of Palestinian opinion, about 81% of all Palestinians want Abbas to resign, notes the writer.

The two-state solution is not antisemitic - opinion

Most Israelis perceive recognition of Palestine as a threat to their state’s existence, but it is far-fetched to conclude that it is antisemitic.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
IT IS FARFETCHED to conclude that leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are antisemites, the writer argues.

From walkouts to warm embraces: Netanyahu's post-UN pivot to friendly audiences - analysis

At two private events in New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu gathered friendly faces to discuss fighting for Israel, but the Prime Minister faces remarkably different rhetoric from critics at home.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByEZRA TAYLOR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with pro-Israel American influencers at the Israel Consulate of New York.

A dangerous mistake: Recognizing ‘Palestine’ now is a gift to Hamas - opinion

The United Nations' move to recognize a Palestinian state sends a clear message that terrorism works.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByAMINE AYOUB
HUSAM ZOMLOT, the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, holds up a plaque in a ceremony following Britain’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state, on Monday, in London.

Trump administration official harassed at UN during General Assembly - report

A female staffer reported being verbally harassed and followed into the restroom.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ride an escalator as they arrive to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025

Colombian President Petro accuses US of violating international law after visa revoked

The US's decision to revoke Petro's visa after he had called out for a pro-Palestinian force "bigger than the United States" outside of the UN General Assembly in New York.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

UN reinstates arms embargo, other sanctions on Iran

The E3, Britain, France, and Germany, confirmed that the sanctions will return over accusations that Iran violated the 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Members of the United Nations Security Council vote against a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.