CNN Indonesia
Friday, 24 Nov 2023 08:12 IWST
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Gilad Erdan, was in the spotlight after being sprayed by China’s Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun. (Getty Images via AFP/MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Ambassador Israel for the United Nations (PBB), Gilad Erdan, was in the spotlight after being sprayed by the Ambassador China for UN Zhang Jun.
Zhang criticized Erdan at a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday (22/11) for being disrespectful towards women. The criticism was recorded on video and circulated on social media.
Zhang criticized the Israeli Ambassador for making inappropriate remarks towards UN Women during a meeting.
“UN Women is embarrassing. It’s embarrassing. UN Women is not carrying out its responsibility to ensure that all women and girls are equal,” said Erdan.
He suddenly stopped talking and heard Zhang’s voice.
“Dear representatives of Israel, 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.
He then said, “This is a consistent Security Council practice and rule that everyone must adhere to. I would like to remind you to pay attention to this.”
China is chair of the UNSC for this month. At the meeting, they invited UN Women, represented by Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous.
The Bamboo Curtain country is also one of the countries that supports Palestinian independence and condemns the Israeli occupation of the region.
Israel has recently been in the spotlight because of its aggression in Palestine since October 7.
Throughout the operation, they attacked residents and civilian objects such as schools, refugee camps and hospitals.
As a result of Israel’s attacks, more than 14,000 Palestinians died, the majority of them children and women.
(tim)
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