Rare UN Clash Erupts Between Danon and UN Children’s Chief During Sexual Violence Debate
An unusually heated confrontation broke out at the United Nations between Israel's ambassador, Danny Danon, and Vanessa Fraser, the UN secretary-general's representative for children and armed conflict. The exchange took place during an event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Danon used his remarks to attack Pramila Patten, the secretary-general's envoy on sexual violence in conflict. Fraser then stepped in and tried to cut off his speech, which quickly escalated into a verbal dispute that turned into shouting between the two.
Danon said Israel had been placed on a blacklist together with Hamas, ISIS and Boko Haram. He called that decision a “moral disgrace.” The article does not say how the event ended or whether any further action followed.
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