United Nations General Assembly
Federal MP Josh Burns tables the letter.Photo: Screenshot
May 11, 2024, 5:36 pm
Labor MP Josh Burns opposes government UN vote
'I have received messages of support for from some of my colleagues. But I also felt it was important that I speak up for my community and that's what I've done'
By Bruce Hill
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly. Photo: Bryan R. Smith / AFP
September 26, 2023, 1:31 pm
‘At the cusp’ of historic peace with Saudis, Benjamin Netanyahu tells UN
With Saudi diplomat in attendance, PM offers vision of ‘new Middle East’ and AI-enabled future, but ignores bitter fight over judicial overhaul back home and on NYC streets
By LAZAR BERMAN
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen (left) and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Facebook
September 22, 2023, 2:19 pm
Penny Wong holds meeting with Israeli Foreign Minster Eli Cohen
Top diplomats discuss trade, Abraham Accords, IHRA definition, Israeli embassy says; Wong reiterates 'wish to see a just and enduring two-state solution'
By AJN STAFF
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 21, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Craig Ruttle
September 22, 2023, 11:23 am
No Mideast peace without Palestinian state, Abbas tells UN amid Israel-Saudi talks
Palestinian Authority leader accuses ‘racist’ Israeli government of apartheid, digging tunnels under Al Aqsa; calls for international conference to impose two-state solution
By LAZAR BERMAN
Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN 'Nakba' event. Photo: Screenshot
May 23, 2023, 6:38 am
Abbas calls on UN to oust Israel
Israel harshly opposed the event, calling it a "distortion of history" and said it had convinced dozens of other countries to boycott the commemoration.
By LUKE TRESS 
Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan at UN headquarters last November. Photo: AP/Jeenah Moon
January 12, 2023, 9:32 am
UN asks ICJ to weigh in on Israeli ‘occupation’
15 anti-Israel resolutions last year, 13 for rest of world
By LUKE TRESS 
How the countries voted.
January 12, 2023, 9:25 am
Australia votes against biased UNGA resolution
Australia joined 25 other nations in opposing it; 87 voted in favour, while there were 53 abstentions.
By Gareth Narunsky
Doc Evatt (left) and Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion.
November 24, 2022, 11:09 am
Evatt and the Partition Plan
'Afghanistan, no. Argentina, abstention. Australia, yes ...'
By Josh Burns
Doc Evatt served as president of the UN.
November 24, 2022, 11:03 am
‘Doc’ Evatt: An enduring legacy
The AJN explores the legacy of Australian politician and diplomat 'Doc' Evatt, who was instrumental in the 1947 United Nations partition plan that led to the creation of the modern State of Israel.
By Gareth Narunsky
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