Israel's UN Envoy Confronts Turkish Candidate Over Hamas Condemnation
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon challenged Turkish candidate Feridun Sinirlioğlu over his past actions blocking a Hamas condemnation and his current stance on the terror group. Sinirlioğlu, a candidate for a senior UN role, responded by stating he condemns terrorism in all its forms, but avoided a direct condemnation of Hamas. Danon's questioning highlighted a perceived gap between diplomatic rhetoric and moral clarity regarding Hamas's actions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon questioned Turkish candidate Feridun Sinirlioğlu about Hamas.
- Danon reminded Sinirlioğlu of his 2018 effort to block a UN amendment condemning Hamas.
- Danon asked if Sinirlioğlu could unequivocally condemn Hamas after the October 7 massacre.
- Sinirlioğlu stated he condemns terrorism in all its forms but avoided direct Hamas condemnation.
- The exchange occurred as Sinirlioğlu is a candidate for a high-ranking UN position.
Ambassador Danny Danon of Israel to the United Nations confronted Turkish representative Feridun Sinirlioğlu, a candidate for a senior UN position, with a pointed question regarding his stance on Hamas. Danon reminded Sinirlioğlu that in June 2018, while serving as Turkey's representative, he had sought to block a UN amendment condemning Hamas and demanding an end to its violent activities.
Danon then directly asked Sinirlioğlu, in light of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, if he could unequivocally condemn Hamas. He detailed the atrocities committed by Hamas, including the murder of children, burning people alive, and kidnapping infants and the elderly.
Sinirlioğlu responded by stating he had served as Turkey's ambassador to Israel for five years and knew the country well. He referred to his 2018 statement as representing his country's position at the time. He added that the UN has tools at its disposal and that he is committed to international law, concluding, "I condemn, fully, terrorism in all its forms."
The article characterizes Sinirlioğlu's answer as evasive, noting that he avoided a direct condemnation of Hamas despite Danon's sharp question. This response, the report suggests, raises questions about the ability of candidates for key UN roles to take a clear moral and ethical stance during global crises.
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