Trump Administration Considers Anti-Israel Candidate for UN Post
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Trump administration is reportedly considering former Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who has criticized Israel, for a senior UN position. Other candidates include Nikolay Mladenov and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while Rebecca Greenspan and Rafael Grossi are also in contention. Exploratory voting is set for October 16th, with the final decision made by the UN Security Council. The current Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, concludes his term on December 31st.
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- The Trump administration is considering Feridun Sinirlioğlu, a former Turkish official critical of Israel, for a senior UN role.
- Nikolay Mladenov and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are also reportedly being considered for the position.
- Rebecca Greenspan and Rafael Grossi are among other contenders for the UN post.
- Exploratory voting is scheduled for October 16th to narrow down the candidates.
- The final decision for the UN Secretary-General position will be made by the Security Council.
- Current Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' term ends on December 31st.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering candidates for a senior UN position, including Feridun Sinirlioğlu, a former Turkish foreign minister who has previously criticized Israel. According to Politico, Sinirlioğlu, who served as Turkey's ambassador to the UN, accused Israel of war crimes following its actions in Gaza and criticized the UN Security Council's silence during Operation Guardian of the Walls in 2021. However, he also led Turkey's negotiation team for the 2016 reconciliation agreement with Israel.
Other potential candidates being reviewed include Nikolay Mladenov, a senior representative on Trump's Peace Council for Gaza, who has been involved in efforts to promote an alternative government in the Strip and disarm Hamas. Mladenov has also previously criticized Israeli policy during the recent war. Gianni Infantino, FIFA president and an associate of Trump, is also mentioned, though he has not officially declared his candidacy. Infantino has avoided suspending Israel from international football.
Rebecca Greenspan from Costa Rica is considered a strong contender. While she condemned the October 7th massacre, she also criticized the harm to Palestinian civilians. Republican sources have expressed reservations about her stances on Israel and China. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, remains in the running but faces Russian opposition.
Further exploratory voting is scheduled for October 16th, which may clarify the race. The final decision rests with the UN Security Council, where the five permanent members, including the United States, hold veto power. The term of the current Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is set to end on December 31st.
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