Israeli Ambassador sparks row with yellow star at UNSC
Israel's United Nations ambassador Gilad Erdan has stirred controversy by wearing a yellow star on his chest while addressing the UN Security Council. He provocatively pledged to keep wearing the badge until Security Council members condemn the "atrocities" committed by Hamas. (Photo Credit - AFP)
Nazi Era: Persecution and holocaust through the yellow star
During World War II, the Nazis implemented a program of persecution that included compelling Jews in Germany and certain European countries under occupation to don yellow stars on their clothing. This horrifying period of history culminated in the Holocaust, during which six million Jews tragically lost their lives. (Photo Credit - AFP)
Israeli Ambassador Erdan criticizes UN Security Council over Hamas attacks
On October 30, Erdan strongly criticized the Security Council for its perceived silence regarding the unprecedented and deadly attacks carried out by Hamas Palestinian militants against Israel on October 7. He remarked, “Some of you have learned nothing in the past 80 years.” Further, he said, “Some of you have forgotten why this body was established.” (Photo Credit - AFP)
Erdan vows to wear yellow stars as a reminder of silence in face of evil
Erdan said, “So, I will remind you. From this day on, each time you look at me you will remember what staying silent in the face of evil means. Just like my grandparents, and the grandparents of millions of Jews, from now on my team and I will wear yellow stars.” (Photo Credit - AFP)
Netanyahu draws a parallel between October 7 attacks and the holocaust
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the October 7 attacks, which Israeli officials say killed 1,400 people, the worst against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Netanyahu and other leaders have drawn direct comparisons between the Hamas attack and the Nazi persecution of the Jews. However, the controversy surrounding the use of the yellow star symbol underscores the sensitivity of comparing events to the Holocaust for many. (Photo Credit - AP)
Yad Vashem criticizes Ambassador Erdan's yellow star gesture at UN
Erdan's action faced swift criticism from Yad Vashem (Israel's Holocaust memorial), who urged him to display the Israeli flag instead. Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, expressed his disappointment with the Israeli delegation's gesture in New York, stating, “This act disgraces the victims of the Holocaust as well as the state of Israel,” in a Hebrew-language post on X (formerly Twitter) handle. (Photo Credit - AFP)
UNSC remains divided on resolutions for Israel-Hamas conflict
The Security Council, comprised of 15 members, has yet to pass a single resolution addressing the ongoing three-week-long conflict between Israel and Hamas. Over this period, the Security Council has been torn by internal disagreements regarding the war and its repercussions, leading to the rejection of four proposed resolutions related to the conflict. (Photo Credit - AFP)
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