NEW YORK, Oct 12 – A coalition of 104 United Nations (UN) member states, along with the African Union, condemned on Friday Israel’s decision to declare Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata.”
According to Anadolu Agency, the group voiced strong support for Guterres in a statement.
The statement, signed by the countries, including Turkiye, criticised Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz’s decision and argued that labelling Guterres the “unwelcome” undermines the UN’s mandate.
“In the Middle East, this could further delay an end to all hostilities and the establishment of a credible path towards the two-State solution, with the state of Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions,” it said.
The statement said the 104 nations reaffirmed full support and confidence in the UN chief and his work.
Israel accused Guterres of failing to mention Iran by name or explicitly condemn Tehran for its alleged involvement in recent rocket attacks.
