"Israel Bans UN Chief Antonio Guterres Over 'Inadequate' Iran Response"
Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has declared UN Chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" after Guterres failed to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. Katz stated that anyone who can't unequivocally condemn the attack doesn't deserve to enter Israel, labeling Guterres as "anti-Israel" and accusing him of supporting terrorists, rapists, and murderers ¹.
Guterres had condemned the broadening conflict in the Middle East, calling for a ceasefire to stop the escalation. However, Israel feels his response didn't go far enough. This move deepens the rift between Israel and the UN, with Germany criticizing Israel's decision as "unhelpful" and urging more dialogue ¹.
The situation remains tense, with Iran firing missiles at Israel and Israel launching ground incursions into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militia. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, including over 41,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza, with women and children accounting for more than half of the deaths
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