Waltz vows to root out antisemitism at the United Nations as antisemitism surges worldwide

Newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz is signaling a sharper U.N. posture on antisemitism and a push to shrink what allies describe as “woke” programs, while expanding American leadership in telecommunications, aviation and space, according to people familiar with his priorities.

Former Florida congressman and Army National Guard colonel Waltz, tapped by the Trump administration to serve as ambassador, has told associates that his goal is to help “Make the U.N. great again” while pursuing reforms and a more aggressive U.S. stance on U.N. programs and activities. The outlines, described to Fox News Digital by sources close to the process, center on rooting out antisemitism at the U.N. and recalibrating various agencies and initiatives the administration argues have strayed from their missions.

In this context, Waltz’s appointment comes as a broader pattern of antisemitism has drawn increased attention in the United States and abroad. The incoming U.N. envoy’s background — a retired Army National Guard colonel and former Florida Republican who previously served as a House member and as a national security adviser — is cited by supporters as aligning with a more forceful American posture on security, defense and international institutions.

Florida authorities disclosed a hate-crime case tied to a fire at a Jewish religious center. Blake Richard Hoover, 31, of Charlotte County, was charged with arson and criminal mischief in the blaze at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda on Friday. Investigators described the incident as a hate crime, adding that investigators are pursuing all leads.

In a separate political note, Vice President Kamala Harris writes in a forthcoming memoir that President Joe Biden’s unpopularity hurt her 2024 presidential bid, attributing part of that effect to what she described as Biden’s perceived blank check to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza. The account has drawn attention as U.S. politics continues to wrestle with how Washington’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict shapes domestic campaigns and international diplomacy.

In New Hampshire, a wedding at a private country club turned deadly when a gunman killed one guest and wounded two others. Hunter Nadeau, 23, is charged in the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Steven DeCesare. Witnesses said the shooter cried out “Free Palestine” amid the chaos; authorities said there is no known connection between the involved parties at this time.

UN Watch, a watchdog organization, published a 220-page report titled "Schools in the Grip of Terror: How UNRWA Allowed Hamas Chiefs to Control Its Education System." The document contends that Hamas leaders exerted influence over education in Gaza and Lebanon with the involvement of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), raising questions about UNRWA’s governance and mandate.

A separate Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) report released this summer documented a substantial uptick in antisemitic incidents. The CAM tally tracked 694 incidents globally in August, with the United States alone recording 162 incidents — a 13.3% rise from July and a larger 15.7% increase compared with August 2024. The CAM data reflect a continuing trend of antisemitic activity across multiple regions and platforms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement and education.

Yoav Gallant, the former Israeli defense minister and retired IDF major general, contributed a guest editorial arguing that Israel’s long effort to engage with the United Nations has yielded diminishing returns. He points to a UN report that condemns Israel while giving scant attention to Hamas’ network of tunnels and attacks, including hostage-taking, suggesting a shift in perspective at international forums.

"For years, governments have been writing billion-dollar checks to UNRWA believing they were investing in peace and tolerance. Our investigation reveals the shocking truth: UNRWA’s classrooms have been hijacked by Hamas and turned into incubators of hate," said Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, in the publication’s closing remarks.

As U.S. and global officials assess the balance of diplomacy, security, and human rights, the question lingers over how foreign policy priorities will adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Antisemitism remains a persistent thread in domestic politics and international forums, influencing debates around aid, security cooperation, education, and the governance of international bodies. The convergence of electoral dynamics, regional conflicts, and watchdog findings underscores a broader effort to confront hatred while navigating the practicalities of international diplomacy.

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