<p>Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan pinned a yellow star&nbsp;on his chest during a meeting of the Security Council.</p>

<p>Erdan and his fellow delegates pinned yellow coloured star badges on their jackets with the words "Never Again" written on them, during a debate on Monday (Oct 30) about the counter-offensive launched by Israel against Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the militant group's deadly onslaught on Oct 7.</p>

<p>Erdan, while denouncing the Security Council for "staying silent" over the unprecedented attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas said, "Some of you have learned nothing in the past 80 years. Some of you have forgotten why this body was established."</p>

<p>"So, I will remind you. From this day on, each time you look at me you will remember what staying silent in the face of evil means," the ambassador said.</p>

<p>"Just like my grandparents, and the grandparents of millions of Jews, from now on my team and I will wear yellow stars," he said and stood up to pin the star.</p>

<p>He then said the stars were "a symbol of pride, a reminder that we swore to fight back to defend ourselves".<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yesterday evening in the <a href="https://twitter.com/UN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UN</a> Security Council, I put on a yellow star and attacked the members of the Council:<br />
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When my family members were sent to the gas chambers, the world was silent. Today after Jewish babies were again burned alive, the Security Council is silent. You have… <a href="https://t.co/3VHvHTF6iF">pic.twitter.com/3VHvHTF6iF</a></p>
— Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) <a href="https://twitter.com/giladerdan1/status/1719360969351033320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>His action&nbsp;came as the&nbsp;15-member council has not yet condemned the Hamas attack even as 25 days have passed.</p>

<p>"We will wear this star until you wake up and condemn the atrocities of Hamas."</p>

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<h2><strong>Why yellow-coloured stars?</strong></h2>

<p>The Nazis compelled Jews in Germany and other European countries, that it had occupied during World War II, to pin yellow stars onto their attire as part of a programme of persecution that peaked in the Holocaust. Nearly six million Jews were murdered in it.</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas' deadly Oct 7 onslaught the most alarming against the Jewish people since the Holocaust.</p>

<p>Other leaders too have drawn direct comparisons between Nazi persecution of the Jews and Hamas' surprise attack on Israel which claimed the lives of approximately 1,400 people, mostly civilians.</p>

<h2><strong>'Put a blue-white flag on the lapel, not a yellow patch', says Chairman of Israel's Holocaust memorial</strong></h2>

<p>However, Erdan's move also drew some criticism.&nbsp;<br />
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Denouncing Erdan's move to display the yellow stars, the chairman of Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center on Tuesday (Oct 31) said that the act dishonoured victims of the genocide as well as the State of Israel.</p>

<p>"The yellow patch symbolises the helplessness of the Jewish people and being at the mercy of others," he said on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>"Today we have an independent country and a strong army. We are masters of our destiny. Today we put a blue-white flag on the lapel, not a yellow patch."&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan pinned a yellow star on his chest during a meeting of the Security Council. Erdan and his fellow delegates pinned yellow coloured star badges on their jackets with the words "Never Again" written on them, during a debate on Monday (Oct 30) about the counter-offensive launched by Israel against Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the militant group's deadly onslaught on Oct 7.

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan pinned a yellow star on his chest during a meeting of the Security Council. Erdan and his fellow delegates pinned yellow coloured star badges on their jackets with the words "Never Again" written on them, during a debate on Monday (Oct 30) about the counter-offensive launched by Israel against Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation to the militant group's deadly onslaught on Oct 7. Erdan, while denouncing the Security Council for "staying silent" over the unprecedented attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas said, "Some of you have learned nothing in the past 80 years. Some of you have forgotten why this body was established." "So, I will remind you. From this day on, each time you look at me you will remember what staying silent in the face of evil means," the ambassador said. "Just like my grandparents, and the grandparents of millions of Jews, from now on my team and I will wear yellow stars," he said and stood up to pin the star. He then said the stars were "a symbol of pride, a reminder that we swore to fight back to defend ourselves". Yesterday evening in the @UN Security Council, I put on a yellow star and attacked the members of the Council: When my family members were sent to the gas chambers, the world was silent. Today after Jewish babies were again burned alive, the Security Council is silent. You have… pic.twitter.com/3VHvHTF6iF — Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) October 31, 2023 × His action came as the 15-member council has not yet condemned the Hamas attack even as 25 days have passed. "We will wear this star until you wake up and condemn the atrocities of Hamas." Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Jewish students at Cornell University receive death threats, police deployed for safety Why yellow-coloured stars? The Nazis compelled Jews in Germany and other European countries, that it had occupied during World War II, to pin yellow stars onto their attire as part of a programme of persecution that peaked in the Holocaust. Nearly six million Jews were murdered in it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas' deadly Oct 7 onslaught the most alarming against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Other leaders too have drawn direct comparisons between Nazi persecution of the Jews and Hamas' surprise attack on Israel which claimed the lives of approximately 1,400 people, mostly civilians. 'Put a blue-white flag on the lapel, not a yellow patch', says Chairman of Israel's Holocaust memorial However, Erdan's move also drew some criticism. Denouncing Erdan's move to display the yellow stars, the chairman of Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center on Tuesday (Oct 31) said that the act dishonoured victims of the genocide as well as the State of Israel. "The yellow patch symbolises the helplessness of the Jewish people and being at the mercy of others," he said on social media platform X. 1/2 The slaughter of Jews by Hamas on October 7th was genocidal in its intents and immeasurably brutal in its form. Part of why it differs from the Holocaust is because Jews have today a state and an army. We are not defenseless and at the mercy of others. — Dani Dayan (@AmbDaniDayan) October 25, 2023 × "Today we have an independent country and a strong army. We are masters of our destiny. Today we put a blue-white flag on the lapel, not a yellow patch." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Israel-Turkey relations plunged to a new low as&nbsp;Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan chastised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his recent remarks against Israel saying, "A snake will remain a snake".</p>

<p>He reportedly said that the Turkish President “tried to improve his image, but remains an anti-semite.”<br />
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Erdogan had accused Israel of being a "war criminal" and an "occupier" during his hour-long speech at a pro-Palestine rally where he also reaffirmed his stance that Hamas should not be labelled as a terrorist organisation as they are "freedom fighters". He also expressed&nbsp;his strong disapproval of certain Western countries' "unconditional" support for Israel.</p>

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<p>Erdogan made these remarks while addressing a pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will tell the whole world that Israel is a war criminal. We are making preparations for this. We will declare Israel a war criminal," he said adding, "Israel has been openly committing war crimes for 22 days, but the Western leaders cannot even call on Israel for a ceasefire, let alone react to it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crowd in Istanbul listening to the Turkish President was seen waving the Palestinian flags.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In a retaliatory measure over Erdogan's unwelcome&nbsp;remarks, Israel recalled its diplomats from Turkey.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-peace-israels-ties-with-turkey-become-casualty-of-israel-hamas-war-652452">After peace, Israel's ties with Turkey become casualty of Israel-Hamas war</a></p>

<p>Energy Minister Israel Katz, who will next year take the role of foreign minister, said that the Turkish President “exposed his true face”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The man of the Muslim Brotherhood supports Hamas-Daesh terror,” Katz wrote on X and added, “Even his kaffiyeh will not cover up the shame.”</p>

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<p>Earlier, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen said, "Given the grave statements coming from Turkey, I have ordered the return of diplomatic representatives there in order to conduct a reevaluation of the relations between Israel and Turkey."</p>

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Israel-Turkey relations plunged to a new low as Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan chastised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his recent remarks against Israel saying, "A snake will remain a snake".

Israel-Turkey relations plunged to a new low as Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan chastised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his recent remarks against Israel saying, "A snake will remain a snake". He reportedly said that the Turkish President “tried to improve his image, but remains an anti-semite.” Erdogan had accused Israel of being a "war criminal" and an "occupier" during his hour-long speech at a pro-Palestine rally where he also reaffirmed his stance that Hamas should not be labelled as a terrorist organisation as they are "freedom fighters". He also expressed his strong disapproval of certain Western countries' "unconditional" support for Israel. Also Read | Netanyahu vows to free hostages as Israel declares 'second stage of war' in Gaza Erdogan made these remarks while addressing a pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. "We will tell the whole world that Israel is a war criminal. We are making preparations for this. We will declare Israel a war criminal," he said adding, "Israel has been openly committing war crimes for 22 days, but the Western leaders cannot even call on Israel for a ceasefire, let alone react to it." The crowd in Istanbul listening to the Turkish President was seen waving the Palestinian flags. Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey In a retaliatory measure over Erdogan's unwelcome remarks, Israel recalled its diplomats from Turkey. Also Read | After peace, Israel's ties with Turkey become casualty of Israel-Hamas war Energy Minister Israel Katz, who will next year take the role of foreign minister, said that the Turkish President “exposed his true face”. “The man of the Muslim Brotherhood supports Hamas-Daesh terror,” Katz wrote on X and added, “Even his kaffiyeh will not cover up the shame.” Watch | Israel-Hamas war | Troops conducted overnight operation | Israeli tanks reportedly seen & firing × Earlier, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen said, "Given the grave statements coming from Turkey, I have ordered the return of diplomatic representatives there in order to conduct a reevaluation of the relations between Israel and Turkey." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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