Israeli FM: UN’s war response a ‘mandate betrayal
The United Nations’s Response to the Israel-Hamas War: A Betrayal of its Mandate
The war between Israel and Hamas, sparked by the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, has drawn strong criticism from Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. In a commentary piece published in the Wall Street Journal, Cohen accuses the United Nations of a “betrayal of its own mandate” and a “moral failure.”
A Failure to Condemn
Cohen argues that the U.N.’s response to the terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, should have been a resolute condemnation. However, he claims that the international body failed to address the crimes committed by Hamas and other Iranian terror proxies.
“Israel’s enemies are violating all principles of the U.N. Charter, international humanitarian law, and basic human decency,” Cohen asserts. He highlights the double war crime committed by these enemies, who hide among their own civilian population while targeting Israeli civilians.
Hamas’s Use of Protected Areas
Israeli and U.S. officials have accused Hamas of operating out of protected areas, including hospitals. The Israelis discovered a tunnel beneath the Shifa Hospital, which they claim was a Hamas command post. This revelation further supports Cohen’s argument that Hamas is using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.
A Controversial U.N. Resolution
Cohen references a recent U.N. resolution that failed to condemn Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. He also criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for suggesting that these attacks did not occur in a vacuum. Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan accused Guterres of blaming Israel and called it a “pure blood libel.”
In conclusion, Cohen calls for accountability and suggests that Guterres should resign unless he offers an immediate apology.
What does the idiom “Break a leg” mean and when is it typically used?
Sure! Here are a few examples of idioms:
1. “Break a leg” - This idiom is used to wish someone good luck before a performance.
2. “Cost an arm and a leg” - This idiom is used to describe something that is very expensive.
3. “Bite the bullet” – This idiom means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
4. “Beat around the bush” – This idiom means to avoid talking about something directly or to speak in a roundabout way.
5. “A piece of cake” – This idiom means something that is very easy.
6. “Kill two birds with one stone” – This idiom means to accomplish two things at once.
7. “Let the cat out of the bag” – This idiom means to reveal a secret or to give away information that was supposed to be kept secret.
8. “The ball is in your court” – This idiom means that it is someone else’s turn to take action or make a decision.
9. ”A penny for your thoughts” – This idiom is used to ask someone what they are thinking about.
10. “Actions speak louder than words” – This idiom means that what someone does is more important than what they say.
These are just a few examples of idioms. There are many more idioms that are commonly used in English language.
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