Jerusalem denounces General Assembly's approval of 'despicable' Jordanian initiative that makes no mention of Hamas, vows to move forward with goal of toppling terror group
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Security Council that, 'like every nation in the world, Israel has the inherent right' to defend itself against attacks

Parents of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter visit UN headquarters at invitation of US envoy Thomas-Greenfield, who urges member nations to join call for his release

Envoy Vassily Nebenzia says Moscow will be 'honest broker,' announces meeting on defending principles of the UN Charter, which Russia is accused of breaking by invading Ukraine

Moscow to hold discussion on arms exports, where it is expected to lambast Kyiv's allies; will also convene panels on Mideast amid concerns of hardening rhetoric toward Jerusalem

After members bow to American pressure, withdraw resolution urging halt to settlement activity, they issue softer joint statement saying actions imperil prospects for 2 states

Second gentleman, special envoy Lipstadt, US ambassador call for broader approach to tackling Jew-hatred, condemn celebrity prejudice at special UN session in New York

US presses host country for commitment to labor reforms and human rights beyond the contest itself; labor minister insists reform coming

US-led resolution removing Islamic Republic passes by a wide margin, with Russia and China voting against; Israel, US Jews hail move as a win for women's rights

Tor Wennesland says expanding Palestinian population will soon make conflict unmanageable; US envoy also expresses concern, while criticizing UN's 'lopsided' focus on Israel