Israel Affirms Decision to Declare UN Chief Persona Non Grata, 87% Support

Oct 12, 2024, 09:41 PM

Israel has affirmed its decision to declare UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, barring him from entering the country. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, led by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, stated that there are no plans to reverse this decision. The move comes in response to Guterres' perceived failure to condemn an Iranian missile attack and his alleged anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric. According to a poll, 87% of the Israeli public supports this decision.