Israeli Ambassador's heated exchange with UN official
Published: 04:50 20 June 2026
A heated exchange of words took place between the Israeli ambassador and a senior UN official at a UN meeting in New York. The incident is being seen as an unusual and discussed incident in diplomatic circles.
During a discussion on the safety of women and children in conflict zones, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon criticized UN Special Representative Pramila Patten and questioned her impartiality. He alleged that the report had taken a biased position on Israel.
When the situation became heated at one point in the meeting, another UN official, Vanessa Fraser, intervened and called for refraining from personal attacks. However, Ambassador Danon responded to her comments at that time, which created more tension in the meeting.
A recently published report expressed concern about the violations of rights against Palestinian children. It is said that the controversy mainly started around this issue.
The incident has sparked international debate and raised new questions about etiquette and code of conduct in the UN diplomatic environment.
Advertisement
Most Readed - International
- Ram idol construction entrepreneur Haridas Chandra arrested in Gaibandha
- Nature’s Fury and Humanity’s Fight for Survival: 5 Heart-Touching Films
- Ahmed Jobayer's bail application rejected in fraud and forgery case
- Nasiruddin Patwari criticizes Prime Minister over flood situation
- Supercomputer predicts France close to winning the World Cup
- June heatwave kills more than 10,000 in Europe
- Floods and landslides in seven districts, death toll rises to 51
- July Movement Coordinator to Member of Parliament: The Complete Biography of Hannan Masud
- Bangladesh's garment exports to the US rebounded in May
- Ferry diverted from mid-river to pick up MP, passengers angry
- Shamim Kaisar Lincoln: A People’s Representative and His Political Journey
- Dr. Shafiqur Rahman: Life, Medical Profession, and Political Journey
- Two worshippers injured in Khulna mosque shooting
- 'Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu' slogans at Prime Minister's event venue; youth detained
- Why does Messi play so well?' - Bubli's candid confession on magical performance in the World Cup
- Israelis take to the streets to protest against Netanyahu
- Thought it was a valuable object, took it home, later found out to be a mortar shell!
- Drug abuse video goes viral, two BNP leaders lose party positions!
- The issue of soil being removed from under the pillars of the Padma Railway Bridge is not true: Bridges Minister
- Once a street sleeper, now a World Cup hero