UN Denies Attempt by Hamas-Linked Group to Get Special Status

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Israel’s UN envoy hailed on Thursday the denial by the global body’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of an application for special status filed by a Lebanon-based Palestinian organization.

The group, named “Witness,” purports to deal with the rights of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. However, according to a statement released by Israel’s UN Mission, “Witness” is a part of Hamas, and “acts on its behalf against Israel as part of a network of institutions and organizations the terrorist organization operates outside the Gaza Strip.”

In Thursday’s vote, 28 of 47 countries opposed the application. The opponents included Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, while supporters included Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Yemen.

“Hamas has learned that it has no immunity in Gaza, and now not in the international community,” Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said. “The UN should declare Hamas a terrorist organization and not recognize its affiliates in any international forum. We demand that the United Nations act uncompromisingly against terrorist organizations that are attempting to engage in political terror against the State of Israel.”

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2 COMMENTS

  1. These countries s/b BOYCOTTED by all international tourists:
    Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Yemen.

  2. Shame on Morocco and Egypt! Like him or not, it must be noted, that prior to Netanyahu’s developed relationships with many of these countries this could never have happened.

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