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Israel Opposes UN Durban Resolution, Citing Veiled Antisemitism
Israel opposed a UN resolution endorsing the Durban Declaration, citing it as "disguised antisemitism." The resolution passed with 95 votes in favor, but Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon condemned it, recalling past antisemitic incidents at the Durban Conference.
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What happened
- 01Israel opposed a UN resolution on the Durban Declaration, calling it "disguised antisemitism."
- 02The resolution passed with 95 votes in favor, 5 against, and 37 abstentions.
- 03Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the UN for re-legitimizing the Durban Conference.
- 04Danon recalled past incidents including equating Zionism with racism and physical attacks on Jews.
- 05Iran's representative at the recent conference called Zionism a "doctrine of supremacy."
Danon stated Israel would not support a decision legitimizing antisemitism under the guise of fighting racism.
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