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WATCH NOW: Jewish Federations General Assembly kicks off

Watch Rahm Emanuel, Scott Jennings, Jessica Tarlov discuss this political moment for the Jewish people at General Assembly.

Crowd applauding at JFNA 2024
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures after addressing the UN General Assembly.

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

French President Emmanuel Macron is seen at the UN General Assembly.

How the UNGA earned applause and ensured the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung.

The world should 'chip in with Taiwan' for global peace, prosperity - opinion


Will the UN hold its annual General Assembly on Zoom?

"It is highly unlikely that heads of state and government from all member states will be able to travel to New York in September."

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the opening of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Do Palestinians need a UNSC vote for their PR battle against the US?

The picture of an isolated US when it comes to major diplomatic initiative by American President Donald Trump would be the best response for the Palestinian Authority.

PA PRESIDENT Mahmoud Abbas – ‘He makes threats and engages in fiery rhetoric as part of a strategy to appease the Palestinian public.’

UN vote on Palestinian independence: NGOs tell Canada to choose Israel

“CIJA expects that Canada will adopt meaningful and tangible ways to reaffirm its unqualified support for and friendship with Israel."

Chair of the Delegation of Canada Marc-Andre Blanchard addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., October 1, 2018

Jewish Federations holding conference instead of General Assembly

The smaller, more focused event will be invitation-only

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly

Saudi Arabia at U.N.: We’ll stop at nothing to defend against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he believed his military restraint so far showed "strength," as he instead imposed another round of economic sanctions on Tehran.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman attends a signing ceremony between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (not pictured) at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017

PLO calls for U.N. to restore ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution

PA demands action against Israel after opening of new road outside Jerusalem.

Israelis and Palestinians celebrate the opening of the road on Wednesday. Included in the photo is Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz

At the General Assembly, ‘We Need to Talk’ about something new

American Jews, particularly those left-center, struggle with West Bank settlement growth, African asylum seeker deportations as well as escalating Gaza border tensions and a stagnant peace progress.

PRESIDENT OF the Jewish Federation of North America 370

Rivlin calls for ‘reverse birthright’ to tighten Israel-Diaspora bond

A “Reverse Birthright” would help young Israelis get to know Jewish communities around the world.

President Reuven Rivlin giving a speech at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, on October 22, 2018

ANALYSIS: All the world’s a stage at the U.N., and Netanyahu is a player

"A genocidal regime is seeking to wipe out millions of Jews and the world is trying to stay on its good side."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the UN Secretary-General in New York.

Mr. Kurd: Trump’s Kurdish comments greeted with pride

Trump says he won’t forget Kurdish sacrifices but doesn’t provide specifics on what comes next.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 26, 2018