Israel Bars UN Chief Guterres Over Iran Stance, 87% Public Support, Effective October 2

Oct 13, 2024, 11:22 AM

Israel has declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, barring him from entering the country. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that the decision was made due to Guterres' failure to condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel and his perceived antisemitic and anti-Israel conduct. A poll indicated that 87% of the Israeli public supports this decision. The move, which took place on October 2, has sparked significant international backlash, with over 100 UN member states signing a letter in support of Guterres.