Israel Condemns UN Chief Guterres, Declares Him Persona Non Grata Over Sinwar Killing

Oct 18, 2024, 07:22 AM

Israel has condemned UN Secretary-General António Guterres for not welcoming the killing of Yahya Sinwar, a leader of Hamas. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Guterres for not declaring Hamas a terrorist organization following the October 7th massacre. Katz accused Guterres of leading an anti-Israel and anti-Jewish agenda, and stated that Israel considers Guterres persona non grata. The condemnation highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and the UN regarding the handling of terrorist organizations and regional conflicts.