Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 25 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, announced the denial of visas to UN representatives following Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' comments, perceived as justifying Hamas' attacks on Israel. Guterres' remarks, acknowledging the context of the conflict, sparked outrage among Israelis. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen criticized Guterres at the Security Council, leading to a canceled meeting. Erdan called for Guterres' immediate resignation, expressing disappointment over his understanding of terrorism. Israel's response underscores the deepening controversy surrounding the conflict's narrative at the international level.
