21.06.2026 18:40
Tensions suddenly escalated during a session at the United Nations. While Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, Danny Danon, reacted to his country's inclusion on the UN's blacklists containing allegations of violations against children and sexual violence in conflict zones, a sharp verbal duel broke out between him and the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier. The meeting, marked by mutual outbursts, revealed the extent of the tension between Israel and the UN.
Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, Danny Dannon, harshly reacted to his country being included on the UN's blacklists of violations against children in conflict zones and allegations of sexual violence. Voices were raised in the debate between Dannon and UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier.
ISRAELI REPRESENTATIVE SPOKE VERY HARSHLY
The diplomatic repercussions of the war in the Middle East reached the United Nations. A heated argument occurred in a session held in New York between Israel's UN Permanent Representative Danny Dannon and UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Vanessa Frazier.
At the center of the debate was the annual report submitted to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, documenting serious violations against children in armed conflicts. The report included the Israeli army on the 'blacklist' for the second time due to the killing and wounding of thousands of children during operations in Gaza, and attacks on educational and health facilities.
WHY DID THE REPORT SPARK REACTION?
The UN's annual report titled 'Children and Armed Conflicts' records serious violations against children in conflict zones, such as killing, wounding, abduction, sexual violence, forced recruitment, and denial of humanitarian access. Israel's continued inclusion in the report drew a reaction from the Tel Aviv administration.
Israel has also recently been listed among countries under scrutiny in the UN's reports on conflict-related sexual violence. The Israeli administration argues that the reports are politically motivated and do not adequately reflect Hamas's attacks.
VOICES RAISED DURING THE SESSION
During his speech, Danny Dannon accused UN officials of being biased against Israel. Taking the floor, Vanessa Frazier stated that UN reports are prepared with independent verification mechanisms and that personal attacks are unacceptable.
As the exchange of words escalated, tension rose in the session. Dannon's harsh statements toward UN officials led to tense moments in the hall, with both sides occasionally interrupting each other.
NEW CRISIS ON THE UN-ISRAEL FRONT
This latest debate is seen as the latest episode in the deepening diplomatic tension between Israel and the United Nations following the Gaza war. While the Israeli administration claims the UN is biased, the UN maintains that the reports are based on data collected and verified from the field.