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Israel

State of Israel

Asia

UN Member since 1949

Member of OECD.

Population

9.4M

GDP

$525.0B

Capital

Jerusalem (disputed; most embassies in Tel Aviv)

Government

Parliamentary republic

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

8.0 / 10

UN voting record

How Israel votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

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Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

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Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

Israel's foreign policy centers on security, the U.S. strategic alliance, and expanding diplomatic normalization with Arab and Muslim-majority states. It maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity and prioritizes counterterrorism and intelligence cooperation. The Abraham Accords represent a major diplomatic achievement, shifting regional alignments. Israel opposes Iran's nuclear program as an existential threat and has conducted operations against Iranian proxies across the region. It also cultivates ties with India, European states, and increasingly African nations.

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MUN Delegate Guide

As Israel, rely on the U.S. alliance and coordinate closely with Western democracies. Emphasize security concerns, counterterrorism, and the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

On the Palestinian issue, be prepared to face significant opposition in the General Assembly. Frame your positions around security needs and negotiation rather than unilateral concessions. On Iran, build coalitions with Gulf states and Western nations. Leverage your technology sector for soft power -- offer cooperation on water, agriculture, and cybersecurity. Be aware that you may face procedural challenges and hostile voting blocs, particularly from the Arab Group and the Non-Aligned Movement.