Tag: Gilad Erdan
Erdan, Thomas-Greenfield team up, urging use of tech to fight domestic violence
Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and United Nations, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, together with the nonprofit organization Michal Sela Forum and the UJA-Federation of New York,...
Residents of TV comedy ‘South Park’ get vaccinated for COVID, courtesy of Israel
Just weeks after “Saturday Night Live” aired a “news” segment that said Israel was only vaccinating the “Jewish half” of the country, another comedic television program, “South Park,” is being praised for its take...
In first US tour, Israel’s envoy embarks on ‘personal journey’ along civil-rights trail
For his first American tour after being named Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Gilad Erdan said he wanted to make a “personal journey, listening and learning about the history and the incredible contribution...
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Erdan warns UN of Iran threats
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addressed the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, warning member states that it was time for “an institution charged with safeguarding peace and security to begin addressing...
Israel’s UN envoy steps into role of US ambassador
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan on Thursday assumed the role of ambassador to the United States, taking over from Ron Dermer, who held the position for the past seven years.
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What can Israel expect at the UN during a Biden administration?
Despite efforts by its detractors, Israel has seen a steady improvement in its diplomatic standing around the world with breakthroughs in relations with Arab states, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Nevertheless, the United Nations,...
When Israel and Arab nations unite, world should take note, says UN ambassador
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan reflected on 2020 and how “Israel’s future looks brighter than ever” in his address on Sunday night at the Zionist Organization of America’s Virtual Superstar Gala.
Erdan,...
Morocco, Israel mark end of Hanukkah in joint UN event
For the first time, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan hosted his counterparts—the ambassadors of Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain—in a public event on Thursday evening to mark the final night...
Israeli envoy calls for UN action against Iran over its actions in Syria
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has called on the U.N. Security Council to take immediate steps to end the Iranian presence in Syria.
The Islamic republic has been largely credited for keeping...
Erdan demands UN Security Council take immediate action to disarm Hezbollah
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan submitted an official letter to the U.N. Security Council demanding it to take immediate action against Hezbollah’s military buildup and ongoing activities in southern Lebanon.
Erdan’s letter...