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Gilad Menashe Erdan (Hebrew: גִּלְעָד מְנַשֶּׁה אֶרְדָן, IPA: [ɡilˈ(ʔ)ad (ʔ)eʁˈdan]; born 30 September 1970) is an Israeli politician and diplomat serving as Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations since 2020. Erdan previously served as Ambassador of Israel to the United States.
Jun 7, 2024 · Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan sparks outrage by releasing a recording of his conversation with a UN spokesperson informing him of Israel's inclusion on a list of alleged rights violations against children. The UN spokesperson calls the move "shocking and unacceptable".
Jun 9, 2022 · Erdan, who tore up a UN report on Israel's Gaza offensive, will chair and set agendas for the 77th session of the assembly. His election faced objections from Iran and Syria, while a UN report blamed Israel for the Palestinian conflict.
Aug 12, 2020 · Gilad Erdan is a former Minister for Public Security and a long-time member of the Knesset. He presented his credentials to the UN Secretary-General on 12 August 2020.
May 10, 2024 · The outcome saw an immediate rebuke from Israel, with the country's UN ambassador Gilad Erdan destroying the UN charter with a tiny shredder in front of the assembly.
Oct 30, 2023 · Ambassador Gilad Erdan of Israel compares Hamas to Nazis and accuses the Security Council of being silent on the atrocities against Jews. He places a yellow star on his suit as a symbol of pride and defiance.
Jun 8, 2022 · Tuesday’s vote by consensus of the body’s 193 members means that Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan will chair General Assembly meetings and take part in setting the agenda for its deliberations once he begins his role in September when the General Assembly convenes.
