The Israeli leader says the days when the United Nations "automatically votes against Israel" are numbered.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Tuesday his recent trip to the U.N. highlighted an "unprecedented blooming" of Israeli international relations. He says this shift will end the absurdity of the "double standard" against Israel.

Israel is often vastly outnumbered at the U.N. and claims to be singled out by nations seeking to curry favor with its Arab adversaries.

Netanyahu says Israel's strengthening ties with African nations is the key to its improved standing. The prime minister recently...read more at ABC News... Read More: ABC News