UK and US to shun UN 'Nakba Day' event as Israel calls for boycott

Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend.

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the United Nations Security Council, February 20, 2023.

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addresses the United Nations Security Council, February 20, 2023.

(photo credit: REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR)

ByLAHAV HARKOV, TOVAH LAZAROFF

MAY 8, 2023 20:28

Updated: MAY 8, 2023 21:35

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