Francesca Albanese dismisses criticism of her antisemitism as 'politically motivated'; Palestinian foreign ministry rejects condemnations as 'character assassination'

Biden's antisemitism envoy, US and Israeli missions to UN and congresswoman among those decrying Palestinian rights investigator after ToI reveals 'Jewish lobby' comments from 2014

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

From the US, reporter Luke Tress discusses a NY anti-antisemitism program, while correspondent Jacob Magid reflects on his talks with politicians on Israel's decimated left

Francesca Albanese tells ToI she acknowledges 'mistakes' in past reference to a 'Jewish lobby'; is latest UN official probing Israel to show evidence of blatant prejudice

PA premier Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for international probe along with MK Tibi and others; Lapid expresses sorrow over death, apparently from sniper misfire, backs troops

Presumed incoming PM also discusses the 'ongoing struggle' against Iran’s attempts to gain nuclear weapons

Pro-Palestinian resolution lamenting Israel's birth passes 90-30, as Israeli envoy blasts move as a 'disgrace' and unveils display about Jewish expulsions from Mideast countries

UN agency for Palestinians says hidden excavation violated law and endangered children; organization's buildings have been used to hide terror tunnels and weapons in the past

Riyad Mansour blasts United Nations partition plan on its 75th anniversary; Israeli representative unveils display on 'Jewish Nakba'