{"id":2118056,"date":"2023-12-06T21:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T02:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-foreign-minister-says-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-is-a-threat-to-world-peace\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T21:14:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T02:14:08","slug":"israeli-foreign-minister-says-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-is-a-threat-to-world-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-foreign-minister-says-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-is-a-threat-to-world-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli FM: UN Secretary-General Guterres jeopardizes global peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisraeli-foreign-minister-says-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-is-a-threat-to-world-peace%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118056&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel&#8217;s Foreign Minister\u2064 Accuses U.N. Secretary-General of Threatening World Peace<\/h2>\n<p>Israel&#8217;s relationship with the United Nations \u2062has always\u200d been tense, but it has hit a new low\u200d following a surprise attack \u200bby Hamas. The U.N., led by Secretary-General Antonio\u2064 Guterres, has been calling for restraint\u200b and a ceasefire in Gaza, \u200cwhich\u2062 Israel\u2064 sees as\u200c support for Hamas. In\u2062 a bold statement, Israeli Foreign \u200bMinister Eli Cohen \u200cdeclared that Guterres\u200d is a threat to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mainland-china-says-biden-must-change-u-s-policies\/\" title=\"Mainland China says Biden must change U.S. policies\">world peace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Guterres&#8217;s tenure is\u2062 a danger to\u2063 world peace. His request to activate Article 99 and\u2062 a call \u2063for a cease-fire\u200b in Gaza constitutes support for the\u200d terrorist \u2062organization Hamas and \u2063an\u2062 inspiration for heinous acts. Those who truly\u200b seek world\u2063 peace\u2062 must stand for the liberation of \u2062Gaza from Hamas,&#8221; Cohen expressed on X, the platform formerly known\u200b as Twitter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cohen&#8217;s \u200cdenouncement came shortly after Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. charter for the first time during his\u200c tenure. Guterres emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian \u2064ceasefire to prevent a complete breakdown of order in Gaza.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Amid constant bombardment by the Israel Defense \u200dForces, the\u2062 people \u200dof Gaza\u200d are \u200cfacing desperate conditions without\u2064 shelter or basic necessities. If the \u200bsituation worsens, \u200cwe could \u200cwitness epidemic diseases and\u2064 mass displacement into neighboring countries,&#8221; Guterres warned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Guterres urged the international community to use \u200cits influence\u200b to prevent further escalation and end the crisis. He called \u200don the Security Council to press for a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of \u2064sparing the civilian\u200d population\u200b from further harm.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;With a humanitarian ceasefire, we can restore the means of survival and\u2062 deliver much-needed assistance\u2063 safely and promptly\u200b across the Gaza Strip,&#8221; Guterres emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Guterres also highlighted the tragic loss of\u2062 at\u2063 least 130 U.N. personnel in the conflict, underscoring\u2064 the urgency of the \u200bsituation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways does the perceived bias against Israel\u200c within various UN bodies, as claimed by Lieberman, undermine the legitimacy of the United Nations as an impartial international organization<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Th the United\u200c Nations (UN) has always been turbulent, \u200band the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-audit-alleges-state-employees-stole-over-6-7-million-in-unemployment-benefits\/\" title=\"Georgia Audit Alleges State Employees Stole Over .7 Million in Unemployment Benefits\">accusation made<\/a> by Israel&#8217;s Foreign\u200d Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, has further strained the already fragile ties. Lieberman \u2063lashed out at the UN Secretary-General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, accusing him of jeopardizing world peace. Such a confrontation in the international arena is destined to have far-reaching consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli Foreign Minister expressed his frustration at the UN&#8217;s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian\u200d conflict, which has been a major source of contention for decades. Lieberman\u2062 asserted that Guterres&#8217;s bias towards the Palestinian side has compromised the UN&#8217;s credibility as\u2063 a neutral mediator. This accusation strikes at the heart \u200cof the UN&#8217;s mandate \u2063of promoting peace and stability\u200b throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main points of contention is the\u200d UN&#8217;s alleged\u200d failure to condemn the constant rocket attacks launched by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory.\u2062 The \u200dIsraeli \u2064government believes that the UN has not taken a strong enough stance in condemning these acts of aggression, contributing to a perpetuation of violence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200cLieberman accused Guterres of \u2064turning a blind eye to the ongoing wave of anti-Israel sentiment and rhetoric within the UN itself. The Foreign\u200d Minister claims that this atmosphere of hostility is prevalent\u200d in numerous UN bodies, such as the Human Rights Council, where a disproportionate number of resolutions are\u200c passed against Israel. This perceived bias\u200d undermines the\u2064 legitimacy of the United Nations as an \u200cimpartial international organization.<\/p>\n<p>Undoubtedly, these allegations have weakened Israel&#8217;s trust in the UN&#8217;s ability to fulfill its obligations. It \u200bsends a \u2062strong message that Israel feels marginalized \u2064and overlooked on the world stage, at a time when regional\u2062 tensions and conflicts are escalating.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is equally significant to consider the wider implications of such a confrontation. The United Nations plays a vital \u2062role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-un-security-council-fails-to-pass-dueling-resolutions-on-conflict\/\" title=\"UN Security Council fails to pass resolutions on Israel war.\">maintaining international peace<\/a> and security. Accusing the Secretary-General of threatening\u200c world peace compromises the effectiveness of this crucial institution. It also \u200ddeepens \u200dthe existing divide between nations, further eroding the trust necessary for \u200dmeaningful dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic channels and open dialogue are indispensable in resolving\u200d complex conflicts, making it imperative for both parties to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>. \u200dAccusations and confrontations only \u200cserve to exacerbate tensions rather \u200dthan contribute\u2062 to a comprehensive solution.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to address the concerns raised by Israel&#8217;s Foreign \u2064Minister in a balanced \u200dand impartial manner. Constructive discussions\u2062 should be initiated to address the perceived issues of bias within the\u2063 UN. This includes re-examining the UN&#8217;s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and evaluating whether\u200b there is a\u2063 need for a more balanced and fair representation\u2064 of both sides.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the goal should be\u200b to restore\u2064 faith in the UN&#8217;s ability to act as an impartial \u200dmediator \u200dand promoter of peace. By doing so, not only\u200b will Israel&#8217;s grievances be\u200d addressed, but \u200dthe international community as a whole will benefit from a stronger, more effective United Nations.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the accusation made by Israel&#8217;s Foreign Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, against the \u2063UN Secretary-General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, is a significant escalation \u200bin the strained relationship between Israel and the United Nations. It \u2064highlights the deep-rooted\u2064 concerns regarding bias and fairness in the UN&#8217;s\u2063 approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These allegations have far-reaching consequences and should be addressed through open and constructive dialogue. Restoring trust in the United Nations is essential for \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-war-rages-in-ukraine-un-warns-of-climate-changes-impact-on-mental-health\/\" title=\"As War Rages in Ukraine, UN Warns of Climate Change\u2019s Impact on Mental Health\">maintaining global peace<\/a> and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel&#8217;s foreign minister accuses U.N. Secretary-General Guterres of endangering global peace. Tensions between Israel and the U.N. have worsened after Hamas&#8217;s unexpected assault on Oct. 7. Despite the U.N.&#8217;s continuous pleas for restraint and a ceasefire, the relationship remains strained<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2118057,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118056","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118056"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118056\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}