Amb. Erdan says it's important for envoys to experience daily threats that Israel faces
Ambassador Gilad Erdan read the names of Israel’s fallen and lit a candle before leaving the discussion in protest
The United Nations General Assembly voted in December to adopt the Muslim world’s lamentation over the birth of the modern State of Israel
Erdan accused NYT of overt anti-Israel bias: ‘The Times deliberately ignores the facts and opts to falsely brand Israel as a flagrant human rights violator’
Israeli ambassador also condemns US for approving statement expressing ‘deep concern’ over Israel’s settlement policy
US reportedly pressured the PA to withdraw its support for a UN resolution
US is reportedly against bringing the resolution to a vote, but unclear if it will be vetoed