On Monday, during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) annual convention, Israel’s delegation achieved a significant feat by halting two proposals that condemned Israel’s actions in the conflict against Hamas and called for an immediate ceasefire. A Monday press release from Likud MK Danny Danon’s office highlighted this accomplishment.
The Israeli delegation’s success followed a heated confrontation between Danon and the South African representative, during which both parties engaged in a verbal altercation.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), encompassing 179 parliaments worldwide, including the Israeli Knesset, is recognized as the largest inter-parliamentary organization. Recently, an anti-Israel coalition has emerged within the IPU, comprising nations that condemn Israel’s actions in the conflict against Hamas in Gaza.
Two proposals for a direct ceasefire
South Africa, alongside Arab nations, has actively participated in this coalition, presenting a proposal during the convention to halt Israel’s conflict against Hamas immediately. During her address, the South African representative accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity and intentionally creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Additionally, Indonesia and Malaysia also submitted a ceasefire proposal during the convention.
Victory for Israel
The release noted that Israel’s delegation, spearheaded by Danon, successfully thwarted the attempt to pass both proposals, ultimately voted down.
“Today being Purim, this victory holds even greater significance,” Danon remarked in response to the Israeli delegation’s triumph. “South Africa aimed to assail and discredit Israel at the IPU, yet just as we decisively defeated Haman and the ancient Persian oppressors, we were able to foil this hypocritical and baseless proposal submitted by South Africa and backed by Arab nations seeking to demonize Israel.
“I express gratitude to our allies from various nations who collaborated with Israel’s delegation to prevent a diplomatic triumph for South Africa that could have inflicted significant harm on Israel,” Danon concluded.
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