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Only 2nd time an Israeli-led measure at UN has ever passed; initiative earns 114 cosponsors, approved by consensus; Iran opposes but can’t force vote since it hasn’t paid UN dues

TIMES OF ISRAEL UN General Assembly adopts Israeli resolution aimed at combating Holocaust denial by Jacob Magid January 20, 2022 The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution aimed at combatting Holocaust denial on Thursday, in what was just the … Continue reading

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In 2015, United Nations passes 20 resolutions on Israel, 3 on rest of world

UN WATCH UN condemns Israel in 6 resolutions, no criticism of Palestinian attacks November 27, 2015 As part of its annual ritual, the UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted six resolutions singling out Israel for criticism — without any of mention of the relentless Palestinian knife … Continue reading

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Mahmoud Abbas’s dangerous grandstanding

WASHINGTON POST by Editorial Board September 29, 2014 THE GOOD news from the Middle East is that the truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has held for a month, and Hamas appears ready to make concessions to … Continue reading

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