Gilad Erdan, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, showed his displeasure with the UN’s vote on new Palestinian privileges in a unique way.
, showed his displeasure with the body’s vote on new Palestinian privileges and a path to statehood in a unique way.state,” Erdan held up a portable paper shredder and fed papers representing the U.N. charter through the whining contraption. He accused members of shredding the charter themselves.
Erdan’s appeal seemed to have failed, as the U.N. then voted 143 to 9 in favor of Palestinians being granted additional “rights and privileges” and earning reconsideration toward becoming a member state, with 25 nations abstaining. The U.N. building erupted in applause as Israel’s delegation, including Erdan, sat still and stone-faced.
Thank you to the peoples of the world, nations, & majority of States who voted for Palestinian self-determination, for Palestinian existence & future. Thank you for standing for humanity, for the UN Charter, & for freedom & justice.
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