Timeline of Israel at the United Nations in Geneva
Last updated on: 06/03/2025
1949
Israel joins the UN
Israel is officially admitted as the 59th member of the United Nations by General Assembly Resolution 273 on May 11, following Security Council Resolution 69. The vote was 37 in favor, 12 against, with 9 abstentions.
2005
First-Ever UN Holocaust Remembrance Day
The UN designates January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, following efforts by Israel’s delegation.
2020
Meirav Eilon Shahar becomes the Ambassador of Israel to the UN in Geneva
2024
Daniel Meron becomes Israel's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva