Live Blog | United Nations General Assembly 2026

NEW YORK – The World Jewish Congress’ Executive Director of the Executive Office Lauren Rose and Jewish Diplomatic Corps member Louise Lipsker on Tuesday joined other major other major Jewish organizations for a group meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs H.E. Jean-Noël Barrot at the French Permanent Mission to the United Nations. With antisemitism on the rise and as France prepares to assume the IHRA Presidency in March 2027, the WJC urged Minister Barrot to ensure that France protects its Jewish citizens through the implementation of its national strategy to combat antisemitism.

The meeting also emphasized the need for France to uphold its commitment that Hamas must disarm and have no role in the future of governance of Gaza.

There are approximately 436,000 Jews currently living in France. The French affiliate of the World Jewish Congress is the Representative Council of Jews of France.

NEW YORK – WJC President Ronald S. Lauder met with Romanian President Nicușor Dan on Sunday morning, underscoring the importance of President’s Dan’s engagement with the Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania.

Lauder thanked President Dan for Romania’s active role in the EU and its strong voice on Israel and antisemitism, urging Romania to continue using its influence to keep these issues central to European policy discussions.

Lauder and President Dan discussed Romania’s role at the United Nations, including its efforts to condemn antisemitism and address the misuse of UN mechanisms. The discussion also touched on the role of UN Special Rapporteurs and concerns about the abuse of their mandates, with Lauder emphasizing the importance of Romania continuing to speak out on these issues.

There are approximately 8,500 Jews currently living in Romania. The Romanian affiliate of the World Jewish Congress is the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania.

As world leaders gather in New York City next week for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the World Jewish Congress will engage with government leaders and diplomatic representatives throughout High-Level Week. Through a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of UNGA, WJC officials will advance the organization’s mission to represent and advocate for over 100 Jewish communities worldwide and emphasize priorities central to Jewish security and global stability.

Stay tuned for more information next week.

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