‘UN building should be wiped off the face of the Earth’: Outgoing Israeli envoy
The official has made headlines over the past year over his continuous attacks against the UN and other organizations that condemn the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza
Outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, on 20 August said that the UN main building in New York “should be closed and wiped off the face of the earth” and replaced with “a new body that truly represents noble values.”
“This building, which may look nice from the outside, is actually twisted and distorted,” Erdan added.
Erdan finished his tenure as Israel’s UN envoy on Monday, when his successor, Danny Ben Yosef Danon, took over. The controversial Israeli official has made headlines several times over the past year for his attacks on the UN and his attempts to disrupt sessions.
In November, the Israel envoy drew the ire of China’s UN envoy Zhang Jun after accusing UN officials and agencies of referring to Israeli victims as “mere footnotes.”
“Where was UN Women’s outrage at Hamas treating women like property and using them as human shields? Why is it that only now you have decided to talk about the women and children of Gaza?” Erdan said.
“Distinguished representative of Israel, I would like to remind you that you can fully express your different opinions in your statement, but please show respect at least for the briefers invited to the meeting. This is the consistent practice of the Security Council and a rule that everyone should abide by. I would like to remind you to pay attention. And please, continue your speech,” Zhang told Erdan.
In June, Erdan took aim at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after he blacklistedthe Israeli army for committing grave violations against children.
“The only one being blacklisted is the Secretary-General who incentivizes and encourages terrorism and is motivated by hatred towards Israel. The Secretary-General should be ashamed of himself!” Erdan said.
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