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Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of US President Donald Trump’s Gazan Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sources told Axios.

|ByJAMES GENN
US President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026.
Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Israel steps in to defend Somaliland recognition move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives

"It is not a hostile step toward Somalia, nor does it preclude future dialogue between the parties. Recognition is not an act of defiance. It is an opportunity,” said Israel’s Deputy UN Ambassador.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Permanent Observer for the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, addresses a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, March 18, 2025.

Israeli, Palestinian UN envoys spar as Mansour accuses Israel of seeking ceasefire collapse

In addition to accusations of ceasefire noncompliance in Gaza, Mansour also alleged Israel has exercised policies "aimed at undermining the PA politically, financially, and militarily."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to consider a US proposal for a UN mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, November 17, 2025.

'The ISF is not a UN force, it is a US initiative to disarm Hamas,' Danon to 'Post' after UNSC vote

Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, says the ISF is meant to disarm Hamas and avoid further conflict, even as questions remain about whether states will send forces.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

UNSC calls for extended pause to Gaza war in first vote on conflict

The US said it supported the resolution but did not vote for it because the text failed to condemn Hamas.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A MEETING of the UN Security Council earlier this year.

Is Ambassador Jack Lew really a friend of Israel? -opinion

The newly appointed ambassador to Israel has drawn praise from both right and left. But his record in the Obama administration should raise concerns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023ByRON RUBIN
JACK LEW testifies last month before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to become the next US ambassador to Israel.

Russia-US rivalry stymies UNSC Hamas condemnation

Both countries submitted resolutions to the UNSC on the Gaza war and the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel.

OCTOBER 26, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023

US pushes UN to back Israel self-defense, demand Iran stop arms to Hamas

It was not immediately clear if or when the United States planned to put the draft resolution to a vote.

OCTOBER 22, 2023ByREUTERS
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield addresses the Security Council following the voting process during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the conflict between Israel and Hamas at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., October 16, 2023.

UNSC may call for Gaza war cease-fire, release of hostages

The two proposals were put forward after the UNSC on Friday held its second closed-door consultation this week on the Gaza violence.

OCTOBER 15, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres speaks at a news conference in Baghdad in March. Last month, the Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq.

UN Security Council to hold closed door meeting on Jenin

The PA envoy Riyad Mansour wrote to British Ambassador Barbara Woodward asking for a Security Council meeting and demanding action to “hold Israel accountable for its crimes” in Jenin and elsewhere.

JULY 5, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli military vehicles are seen entering Jenin on July 4, 2023

UAE positions itself for UN Security Council presidency

The presidency of the security council is a rotating one-month position for the 15 members of the council; of which 10 are non-permanent members.

MAY 31, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Security Council chamber is seen from behind the council president's chair at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, September 18, 2015

US envoy: Abbas’ claim US wanted to rid itself of Jews deeply offensive

Abbas also equated statements by Israeli officials with those of the infamous Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.

MAY 24, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
PA HEAD Mahmoud Abbas told Maher Yunis: ‘We are proud of you... You are the beacon of light of this nation.

Israel: US planned to veto UNSC resolution on settlements, PA knew this

The United Arab Emirates had been expected to push forward the resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council holds a regular meeting on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel in relation to the Palestinians.

Republicans urge Biden to veto anti-Israel UNSC resolution on Monday

Members of the Security Council have been negotiating a draft resolution on Israeli settlements in the West Bank drafted by the United Arab Emirates in coordination with the Palestinians.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council holds a regular meeting on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel in relation to the Palestinians.