Israel has no closer friend than the United States, and I will reflect that in my actions at the United Nations.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
The Public Record
Linda Thomas-Greenfield is an American diplomat currently serving as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, a position she has held since February 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she has had a distinguished career in the Foreign Service, where she has worked in various capacities within the U.S. Department of State. Her extensive experience includes assignments in Africa and other regions, contributing to her expertise in international relations and diplomacy.
I believe Palestinian efforts to join international entities are premature and counterproductive.
We cannot close ourselves off from the world, and so if the world is still dealing with this pandemic, we have to support them.
I will publicly and privately call on member states to oppose the perpetuation of these bodies.
The United States has and should continue to build a strong and deep relationship with the United Nations.
I find the actions and the approach that BDS has taken toward Israel unacceptable. It verges on anti-Semitism.
I commend Ambassador Craft for her extraordinary work in New York, and I have engaged with her, and look forward to continuing to engage with her.
The U.N. is uniquely poised to take on our shared global challenges from countering terrorism, to promoting the rights of women and girls.
Our voice is the most important voice, and I will tell you that over the past 4 years, the U.S. presence, our leadership, and our voice has been missed on these key issues of good governance.





