Israeli Envoy and UN Officials Clash Over Reports on Palestinian Children at UN Hearing
At a United Nations hearing marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN officials over reports accusing Israel and Israeli settler groups of violations against Palestinian children. Danon demanded the resignation of Pramila Patten, author of a report blacklisting Israel, accusing the UN of bias. Vanessa Frazier, UN representative for children and armed conflict, defended the reports as based on verified evidence. The confrontation highlighted tensions over allegations amid ongoing conflict.