Ambassador of Israel to the UN, Gilad Ardan, staged a dramatic walkout during the UN assembly on Tuesday night in protest against Iranian President Raisi’s speech. Ardan waved a picture of Mehsa Amini, an Iranian woman whose death ignited the “hijab protest” over a year ago, before leaving the assembly.
While President Raisi addressed the international community, Ardan criticized the UN for giving a platform to a “mass murderer.” He expressed his disgust that ambassadors would stay to listen to a “butcher of Tehran” who has blood on his hands. Ardan’s actions were accompanied by protests outside the UN building, as hundreds of Iranians urged the international community to intervene.
In a tweet, Ardan described leaving the hall as a new low for the UN. He claimed that his intention was to demonstrate solidarity with the Iranian people, who are suffering under the oppressive regime. Ardan called on the international community to put an end to this “madness” and prevent murderers and anti-Semites from being honored and given a voice at the UN.
Ardan’s protest highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as the broader debate about the UN’s role in promoting human rights and justice. The ambassador affirmed his commitment to fighting against the moral disgrace of the UN and exposing the truth about honoring murderers and anti-Semites.
The incident comes at a time when Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, is being observed. As Israelis and Jews worldwide fast and reflect on this sacred day, Ardan’s walkout serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges and threats faced by the Jewish community.