Gilad Erdan

Gilad Erdan is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud Party. Currently, he serves as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations.

UN omits October 7 victims from universal remembrance exhibit for fatalities of terror

Gilad Erdan, former ambassador to the UN, accused it of failing to allocate a place of commemoration for the victims of October 7 on an event of international remembrance.

Gilad Erdan calls for tougher measures against the UN due amid prolonged anti-Israel activity

Former Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan demands drastic measures against the UN and criticizes a recent ICJ ruling, declaring it "distorted and immoral." He also hints at future political ambitions.

20/08/2024

Nine UNRWA staff may have been involved in Oct. 7 attack, UN investigation reveals

Of the 19 UNRWA staff members that were under investigation, in one, there was no evidence of involvement in October 7 and in another nine, there was limited evidence, and these cases were closed.

05/08/2024

UN rep. Erdan: 'The prime minister will discuss the day after, as in the day after we topple Hamas'

In response to a reporter asking him what he thinks about certain members of Congress boycotting Netanyahu’s speech, he said, “I think this is not the way to behave.”

Yaffa Ben-David escorted out of UNSC after calling for release of hostages from Hamas

Lavrov, who was chairing the meeting because Russia is the council president for July, responded: "I don't understand, speak more clearly."

By REUTERS
17/07/2024

Without naming names, UN chief accuses Israel of misinformation

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan said the condemnations by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres were "empty words when compared to his actions."

By REUTERS
24/06/2024

Danon to replace Erdan as Israel’s UN Ambassador

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz both announced Danon’s return to the UN, where he previously served as the country’s ambassador from 2015 to 2020.

UN to blacklist Israel, Hamas, Islamic Jihad in conflict report

Last year’s report listed entities such as the Taliban in Afghanistan and ISIS in Iraq. Hamas is also expected to be included in this year’s list.

Erdan at 'Post' conference: Israel will fight until full obliteration of Hamas

When I speak at the UN, I speak to a very hostile and biased organization, a third of which is comprised of Muslim nations which automatically support Hamas.

03/06/2024

Netanyahu intends to replace ambassador to US, Michael Herzog - report

Herzog's tenure is expected to run out in four months, despite expressing interest in remaining in his position, according to the report.

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