'Israel is ready and able to serve in significant positions in the UN and the attempts to block this progress will not succeed,' Danon stated.

After receiving complaints from Israeli diplomats of inaction on Palestinian incitement over the Temple Mount, UN chief Ban Ki-moon only made a bland statement calling for restraint on both sides.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor slammed the UN for ignoring the recent wave of Palestinian terror in Israel, while condemning Islamic terror that occurs in other countries.

“The Security Council has yet to say a word in response to the wave of terrorism aimed at Israeli citizens in recent months." – Ron Prosor, Israel's UN envoy

Increasing numbers of European leaders are expressing opposition to unilateral recognition of "Palestine." As Israel strives for peace, it hopes that this trend will continue.

More European countries are recognizing "Palestine," but Israel says this is counterproductive to any possibility of peace.

Israel's ambassador stood alone, again, to tell the world the truth - the recent wave of violence is a result of Palestinian incitement and the world's silence in the face of evil.

On Day Four of Operation Protective Edge, northern Israel also came under fire, while the IDF seems to be preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson angered Israelis by saying the UN has no evidence that the kidnapping of three Israeli boys had actually occurred.