Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Secretary-General António Guterres for failing to visit Israel since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion, noting that Guterres continues to travel internationally and is currently in Damascus for talks with Syrian leadership.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon called out Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday for failing to visit Israel even once since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion, despite Guterres's frequent international travel. Danon's remarks come as Guterres is in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa; earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Guterres stated the Golan Heights is Syrian territory. Danon has repeatedly clashed with Guterres over the UN's treatment of Israel, including over the UN blacklist of parties suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The ambassador's latest criticism underscores the ongoing diplomatic rift between Israel and the UN leadership.
- StrongUN chief Guterres, on Damascus visit, says Golan Heights is Syrian territory, condemns Israeli actions
- DevelopingUN Secretary-General to visit Syria this week, meet President al-Sharaa
- DevelopingAmbassador Danon clashes with UN officials over sexual violence allegations against Israel
- StrongIsrael's UN envoy Danon accuses UN children's representative of antisemitism, calls for investigation
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