DaysofPal — A tense verbal confrontation broke out at the United Nations during a public session marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, as mounting UN criticism of Israeli occupation over the Israeli crimes triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli officials and senior UN representatives.
The clash involved Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, and two UN officials amid growing scrutiny over reports on Israeli crimes and violations against Palestinian children.
During the session, Danon called for the resignation of Pramila Patten, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence during Israeli genocide, accusing her of bias after Israeli occupation was, for the first time, included on a blacklist related to such violations in a report she prepared.
Danon’s remarks prompted intervention from Vanessa Frazier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, who raised a point of order and urged Danon to refrain from personal attacks.
She emphasized that UN reports are based on verified evidence.
Danon responded angrily, demanding that Frazier stop interrupting him.
“We are a member state, and you work for the United Nations; you will be silent now… You and your disgraceful report,” he said.
The confrontation comes as UN criticism of Israeli occupation intensifies following the release of a report by Frazier on behalf of the secretary-general earlier this week.
The report warned of the possible inclusion of Israeli settler groups on a global blacklist over violations against children and expressed concern over a staggering increase in abuses against Palestinian minors.
Israeli occupation has already been included in the UN’s so-called “list of shame” annexed to the annual report on children and armed conflict, citing grave violations against children.
In a further escalation, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced its intention to cut all forms of communication with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, whose term is set to conclude at the end of the year.
The incident underscores deepening tensions between Israeli occupation and the United Nations as international scrutiny over the situation in the Palestinian territories grows.
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