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UN adopts post-Assad Syria resolution recognizing women searching for missing family
Syria’s representative to the UN, told the General Assembly ahead of the resolution’s adoption that Syrian women faced what he described as “the worst missing persons crisis in modern history."
Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion
Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general
WATCH NOW: Jewish Federations General Assembly kicks off
Palestinian terror must stop ahead of holiday, Lapid tells Abdullah
“Israel will not stand idly by and will fight terrorism directed against it in all its forms, and will not allow harm to the security of its citizens,” Lapid said.
UN set to pass historic resolution against Holocaust denial Thursday
The vote will take place on January 20, which also marks the 80-year anniversary of the Wannsee Conference.
On This Day: UN passes 1947 Palestine partition plan
The plan was accepted by many Jews, albeit some with reluctance due to territorial concessions, but was opposed by Arab leaders, leading to the plan's failure and the start of war.
Herzog, Haley address Jewish Federations' General Assembly
President of Israel Isaac Herzog and former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley take to the stage
Jewish Federations of North America cancels in-person event citing COVID
Events last year were held online only, but Jewish Federations until the recent spike in COVID cases had hoped to reemerge into in-person events. Instead, the events Oct. 4-5 will take place online.
Forward challenges United Nations Secretary-General selection process
The movement is trying to fight global challenges by establishing "coherent political force" working to solve them within elected bodies.
Time for UN accountability on Iran - opinion
Here are five key steps to achieve that.
Iran loses UN voting rights over unpaid dues, blames US sanctions
Iran owes $16.2 million, more than any other country.
WUJS Congress creates post-COVID-19 'relief system' for Jewish students
"The greatest long-term challenge would be on the financial front with many of the feeder organizations for Jewish activism facing massive funding challenges," said WUJS president.
Canada defends pro-Palestinian vote at UN General Assembly
Canada typically stands with Israel by abstaining or voting no, but it changed its vote on this particular resolution last year.
