The UN (United Nations) is an international organization whose declared purpose is to facilitate cooperation on issues related to international law, international security, global economy, social progress, human rights, and achieving peaceful relations. The Institute for National Security Studies focuses on the activities of various UN bodies, the organization’s relationship with Israel and the attitude towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the UN’s International Criminal Court, the UN peacekeeping forces in the region, and more.
The Misleading Reports of the UN Over Famine in Gaza
Research by the Institute for National Security Studies: UN reports on hunger in Gaza present a distorted picture – used as a basis for claims against Israel
Israel on the Dangerous Path to International Isolation
The State of Israel is in the middle of a political, media, and public attack against it, on the way to becoming a state that is internationally isolated. What are the consequences of this situation—and how can we stop this dangerous deterioration?
The UN and Israel: From Confrontation to Participation
Over the years Israel-UN relations have been mixed. On the one hand, the decisions condemning Israel within the different institutions of the UN reflects the hostile attitude toward Israel. On the other hand, Israel’s acceptance as a member of the Western European and Others Group and the gradual change in the voting patterns of developing countries indicate an expanding positive orientation toward Israel. The purpose of this article is to survey the primary trends in Israel-UN relations, with a focus on the change in Israeli policy over the past two decades, its catalysts, and its manifestation. The review reveals a shift from Israel’s traditional policy of “the UN is nothing” to the adoption of a proactive approach and an expanded attempt to work from within the ranks of the UN in order to influence its decisions through three principal modes of action: taking part in meeting the global Millennium Development Goals; filling key positions within various UN institutions; and attempting to influence voting processes within the General Assembly.
