Israel making friends behind closed doors at the UN: ambassador
Some countries that are publicly critical of Israel at the UN are privately expressing appreciation behind the scenes, said Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the UN.
Your Daily Spiel for October 16
David Myers has been named board president of the New Israel Fund; Fauda actor marries an Arab news anchor and incites controversy amongst Jewish community; and much more in our Daily Spiel.
Netanyahu defends nation-state law, attacks Iran in UN speech
The Israeli PM dedicated more than half of his speech to Iran’s nuclear transgressions and aggressions against Israel and other countries.
Canada abstains from anti-Israel vote at UN
Some Canadian Jewish groups are criticizing the government for not defending the Jewish state with enough force, after Canada abstained from an anti-Israel vote at the United Nations, while others said it was a strategic decision.
Your Daily Spiel For June 14
Drake has a new music video, Netanyahu praises Trump administration, Apple is closing an iPhone security gap.
Steinberg: The UN’s anti-Israel propaganda machine
Gerald Steinberg addresses the “UN propaganda machine” and why donor countries need to confront that stark reality.
Canadian ambassadors defend the government’s Mideast policy
Canada’s ambassador to Israel unequivocally ruled out any plans to move this country’s embassy to Jerusalem, unless it’s part of a larger peace deal with the Palestinians.
Cotler calls on UN to help retrieve the bodies of slain Israeli soldiers
Irwin Cotler called for the return of the remains of two Israeli soldiers who were killed in action during Israel’s 2014 conflict with Hamas.
Canada abstains as General Assembly votes to condemn U.S. recognition of Jerusalem
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution rejecting any recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Canada stands up against anti-Israel UN resolutions
The federal Liberals are winning plaudits for standing with Israel at the United Nations.
