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Sunday, 26 Nov 2023 09:59 IWST
1. Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s ‘crazy’ ramblings at the UN, until he was sprayed by China 2. Accusation of UN staff being affiliated with Hamas
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan (right) has not only uttered ‘crazy’ rants in world forums until he was sprayed by China. (AP/Craig Ruttle)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Ambassador Israel for the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan received the spotlight after being sprayed China during the UN Security Council meeting last week.
Erdan made inappropriate remarks to one of the participants, UN Women.
Erdan’s statement has attracted public attention not only this time. Following are the ‘crazy’ ramblings of Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan at the UN which are considered controversial.
Calling UN Women embarrassing
At the UN Security Council meeting last week, Erdan said UN Women was not carrying out its responsibilities.
“Almost 50 days after this crime was committed, since young women were hurt, the whole world is still waiting for UN Women’s condemnation of the sexual crimes committed by Hamas,” Erdan said at the meeting, quoted by the UN’s official website.
She then said, “You’re a disgrace to UN Women. Shame on you.”
UN Women, he said, should be able to ensure that all women and girls are equal.
In the midst of his statement, China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun warned Erdan.
“Dear Israeli representatives, I would like to remind you that you can fully express your different opinions in your statements, but please show your respect at least for the people invited to this meeting,” Zhang said.
Zhang also said everyone must follow consistent Security Council rules.
“I want to remind you to pay attention to this,” he said.
China is holding the presidency of the UNSC Chair this November. The country is also one that supports Palestinian independence and condemns the Israeli occupation.
Showing off photos claiming to be Hamas leaders and children carrying weapons
At the meeting, Erdan also showed a photo he claimed was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar holding up a boy with a weapon in his hand.
Erdan said the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) was only willing to take care of children and women if they could blame Israel for the suffering in Gaza.
“Where was the UN for the last 16 years? Where was UNICEF’s protest over Hamas’ indoctrination of children to become martyrs?” said Erdan, quoted Jewish News Syndicate.
He questioned the role of UNICEF and UN Women who have only recently spoken out loud about Gaza.
“How can you dare to suddenly remember the women and children of Gaza after ignoring them for so many years?”
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