<p>United Nations security personnel briefly detained Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, as he protested Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's speech at the General Assembly.</p>

<p>Although the reason for his detention remained unclear, he was later released. This incident occurred against the backdrop of Erdan's condemnation of Raisi as a "vile murderer."</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Israeli ambassador's protest</strong></h2>

<p>Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, made a powerful statement during the General Assembly session by holding up a photograph of Mahsa Amini.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The picture carried&nbsp;Erdan's message: "Iranian women deserve freedom now!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Israel's UN ambassador <a href="https://twitter.com/giladerdan1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@giladerdan1</a> left the UNGA during Iran's president Raisi speech, while holding the picture of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahsaAmini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahsaAmini</a> <a href="https://t.co/owAWzsMdrJ">pic.twitter.com/owAWzsMdrJ</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Who was Mahsa Amini?</strong></h2>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-a-year-after-mahsa-amini-died-at-the-hands-of-irans-morality-police-how-are-iranian-women-faring-635722">Mahsa Amini</a>, the young Iranian woman whose alleged death while in the custody of Iran's morality police sparked global demonstrations, was described by sources close to her family as a quiet and reserved person. She was known for never openly challenging the country's religious leaders or the mandated Islamic dress code, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-security-forces-briefly-detain-mahsa-aminis-father-on-her-first-death-anniversary-636640">Iranian security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini's father on her first death anniversary</a></p>

<p>Hailing from the northwestern Kurdish town of Saqez, Amini passed away three days after her arrest, which occurred while she was in the hospital following a coma. Her death marked a significant moment of public opposition in Iran, the first since the violent suppression of fuel price protests in 2019, during which approximately 1,500 people lost their lives.</p>

<p>Authorities maintain that Amini was not subjected to physical abuse and released a statement asserting that her death&nbsp;resulted from a sudden heart failure, potentially stemming from preexisting health conditions. In contrast, Amini's family refutes any claims of preexisting health problems for the 22-year-old.</p>

<h2><strong>Raisi blames US&nbsp;for instability</strong></h2>

<p>During his address at the UN&nbsp;General Assembly, President Ebrahim Raisi directed pointed criticisms at the United States, holding it responsible for global instability.</p>

<p>He accused certain powers of attempting to incite conflicts and reviving a Cold War mentality, which, he argued, posed a grave threat to international security and prosperity.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Mahsa Amini death anniversary: Iranian security forces crack down on protest in Kurdish areas</strong></p>

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<p>Notably, Raisi's tenure as Iran's president has drawn significant scrutiny due to his alleged involvement in past atrocities, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and the 2019 slaughter of Iranian demonstrators.</p>

<p>Erdan, while departing from the General Assembly Hall alongside the Israeli delegation, condemned the UN&nbsp;for providing a platform to Raisi, whom he characterised as a "mass murderer."</p>

<p>Erdan expressed outrage at member states' willingness to listen to Raisi's speech and called for an end to such "madness," urging the international community to prevent murderers and anti-Semites from addressing the UN.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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United Nations security personnel briefly detained Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, as he protested Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's speech at the General Assembly.

United Nations security personnel briefly detained Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, as he protested Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's speech at the General Assembly. Although the reason for his detention remained unclear, he was later released. This incident occurred against the backdrop of Erdan's condemnation of Raisi as a "vile murderer." Watch the video here: 🇮🇷🇺🇳🇮🇱The moment when security forces kicked the ambassador of Israel out of the UN General Assembly hall. pic.twitter.com/VxR1BxsZW9 — DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) September 19, 2023 × Israeli ambassador's protest Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, made a powerful statement during the General Assembly session by holding up a photograph of Mahsa Amini. The picture carried Erdan's message: "Iranian women deserve freedom now!" Israel's UN ambassador @giladerdan1 left the UNGA during Iran's president Raisi speech, while holding the picture of #MahsaAmini pic.twitter.com/owAWzsMdrJ — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) September 19, 2023 × Who was Mahsa Amini? Mahsa Amini, the young Iranian woman whose alleged death while in the custody of Iran's morality police sparked global demonstrations, was described by sources close to her family as a quiet and reserved person. She was known for never openly challenging the country's religious leaders or the mandated Islamic dress code, reported Reuters. Also read | Iranian security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini's father on her first death anniversary Hailing from the northwestern Kurdish town of Saqez, Amini passed away three days after her arrest, which occurred while she was in the hospital following a coma. Her death marked a significant moment of public opposition in Iran, the first since the violent suppression of fuel price protests in 2019, during which approximately 1,500 people lost their lives. Authorities maintain that Amini was not subjected to physical abuse and released a statement asserting that her death resulted from a sudden heart failure, potentially stemming from preexisting health conditions. In contrast, Amini's family refutes any claims of preexisting health problems for the 22-year-old. Raisi blames US for instability During his address at the UN General Assembly, President Ebrahim Raisi directed pointed criticisms at the United States, holding it responsible for global instability. He accused certain powers of attempting to incite conflicts and reviving a Cold War mentality, which, he argued, posed a grave threat to international security and prosperity. Also watch | Mahsa Amini death anniversary: Iranian security forces crack down on protest in Kurdish areas Notably, Raisi's tenure as Iran's president has drawn significant scrutiny due to his alleged involvement in past atrocities, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and the 2019 slaughter of Iranian demonstrators. Erdan, while departing from the General Assembly Hall alongside the Israeli delegation, condemned the UN for providing a platform to Raisi, whom he characterised as a "mass murderer." Erdan expressed outrage at member states' willingness to listen to Raisi's speech and called for an end to such "madness," urging the international community to prevent murderers and anti-Semites from addressing the UN. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price."</p>

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<p>"As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon.</p>

<p>He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said.</p>

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<p>Lapid, known for films such as ' Synonyms' (which got him a Golden Bear award at &nbsp;69th Berlin International Film Festival in 2019) and 'Ahed's Knee', was the jury chairman at IFFI. While sharing the jury report at the closing ceremony of the event, he said as per The Indian Express, "There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, The Kashmir Files. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.”</p>

<p>'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party.</p>

<p>The film anyway became a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).</p>

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After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement.

After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price." An open letter to #NadavLapid following his criticism of #KashmirFiles. It’s not in Hebrew because I wanted our Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand. It is also relatively long so I’ll give you the bottom line first. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/8YpSQGMXIR — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) November 29, 2022 × "As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon. He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said. The Jury Chairman of the International Competition Section, Nadav Lapid, has criticized the inclusion of Kashmir Files in the International Film Festival. He publicly criticized the film as sheer “propaganda” at the closing ceremony of the international competition category. pic.twitter.com/r1OuxhO2dQ — Ahmed Khabeer احمد خبیر (@AhmedKhabeer_) November 28, 2022 × Lapid, known for films such as ' Synonyms' (which got him a Golden Bear award at 69th Berlin International Film Festival in 2019) and 'Ahed's Knee', was the jury chairman at IFFI. While sharing the jury report at the closing ceremony of the event, he said as per The Indian Express, "There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, The Kashmir Files. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.” 'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party. The film anyway became a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).

'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments

<p>As India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar visits Israel, WION spoke to Naor Gilon who was recently named as Israel’s ambassador to India.</p>

<p>"I am very happy to be here with India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar who is currently having a very intensive visit,"&nbsp;Gilon told WION.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-israel-agree-to-start-fta-negotiation-vaccine-certificate-recognition-421779">Also Read:&nbsp;India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition</a></p>

<p>Gilon, 57, informed that Jaishankar's visit has proved to be very fruitful with "practical agenda items".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I can't wait to come back to New Delhi to continue my work," Gilon added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/israel-to-join-india-based-international-solar-alliance-421685">Also Read:&nbsp;Israel to join India based International Solar Alliance</a></p>

<p>India's external affairs minister Jaishankar met his counterpart Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid as they decided both countries should resume FTA negations.</p>

<p>Jaishankar also informed that both countries had agreed to recognise each others vaccination certification.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-pays-homage-to-indian-soldiers-at-war-cemetery-in-israel-421580">Also Read:&nbsp;Jaishankar pays homage to Indian soldiers at war cemetery in Israel</a></p>

<p>Jaishankar also welcomed Israel's initiative to join the International Solar Alliance. India's foreign minister on Sunday had visited the Indian cemetery at Talpiot to pay homage to Indian soliders who had died during World War-I.</p>


As India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar visits Israel, WION spoke to Naor Gilon who was recently named as Israel’s ambassador to India. "I am very happy to be here with India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar who is currently having a very intensive visit," Gilon told WION.

As India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar visits Israel, WION spoke to Naor Gilon who was recently named as Israel’s ambassador to India. "I am very happy to be here with India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar who is currently having a very intensive visit," Gilon told WION. Also Read: India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition Gilon, 57, informed that Jaishankar's visit has proved to be very fruitful with "practical agenda items". Visited @israelmuseum with minister @DrSJaishankar Among other we saw there the synagogue from Cochin and an exhibition of Indian art. Another perspective to the history of the relations between our peoples🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/XCe69d7ME8 — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) October 18, 2021 × "I can't wait to come back to New Delhi to continue my work," Gilon added. Also Read: Israel to join India based International Solar Alliance India's external affairs minister Jaishankar met his counterpart Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid as they decided both countries should resume FTA negations. Jaishankar also informed that both countries had agreed to recognise each others vaccination certification. Also Read: Jaishankar pays homage to Indian soldiers at war cemetery in Israel Jaishankar also welcomed Israel's initiative to join the International Solar Alliance. India's foreign minister on Sunday had visited the Indian cemetery at Talpiot to pay homage to Indian soliders who had died during World War-I.

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<p>A member of Thailand's most popular all-girl band has apologised for wearing a shirt with a Nazi flag featuring a swastika after her TV appearance drew "shock and dismay" from the Israeli embassy Saturday.</p>

<p>Images of Hitler, swastikas and other Nazi regalia are fairly commonplace on T-shirts and memorabilia in Thailand, a phenomenon blamed on a lack of awareness about world history.</p>

<p>The latest faux pas was committed by Pichayapa "Namsai" Natha, one of the singers of BNK48, when she wore the red-and-black top complete with a swastika during the group's televised rehearsal on Friday.</p>

<p>The deputy chief of mission of the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok took to Twitter to express "shock and dismay" at the outfit, noting that Sunday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.</p>

<p>"Presenting Nazi symbols by the band's singer hurt the feelings of millions around the world, whose relatives were murdered by the Nazis," said Smadar Shapira.</p>

<p>Following the uproar, Namsai apologised onstage during a concert on Saturday night.</p>

<p>"I want this to be an example for everyone, please forgive me," the 19-year-old singer said, bursting into tears.</p>

<p>In an extended apology posted on her official Facebook page, she later wrote: "Please give me advice so that I can grow up to be a good adult in the future".</p>

<p>"I cannot fix the mistake but I promise I will not let it happen again," she wrote in Thai.</p>

<p>On Sunday afternoon, the singer and the manager of BNK48, both dressed in sombre grey and white clothing, met with Israeli ambassador Meir Shlomo to apologise for the incident.</p>

<p>Diplomat Shapira tweeted photographs of the meeting, adding that the group "discussed the importance of... awareness to the Holocaust and Antisemitism".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The band agreed to participate in an educational workshop on the Holocaust, she said, adding that the ambassador was "pleased" and understands that Namsai's act came from a "lack of knowledge and lack of awareness".</p>

<p>Georg Schmidt, Germany's ambassador to Thailand, also extended an invitation to the group "to discuss the terror of the Nazi Dictatorship with us," he tweeted Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Nazi imagery&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Fans of BNK48, a domestic offshoot of Japanese girl group AKB48, came to Namsai's defence.</p>

<p>"I'm over 40 and I don't know anything about this topic. When I saw the shirt, I didn't think it would be a problem," said fan Prasit Rudeekriengkrai.</p>

<p>Others blamed Thailand's education system, which does not focus much on world history.</p>

<p>"What do you expect? When we were in school, they teach only about Thailand and Myanmar wars," Samruay Kraspra said.</p>

<p>Thailand has gotten in trouble in the past for its flippant use of Hitler and Nazi-related imagery.</p>

<p>In 2013, Bangkok's prestigious Chulalongkorn University was forced to apologise after its students created a mural depicting Hitler during graduation celebrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Catholic school was also left red-faced in 2011 after students dressed up in a Nazi uniform for a sports day parade.</p>


A member of Thailand's most popular all-girl band has apologised for wearing a shirt with a Nazi flag featuring a swastika after her TV appearance drew "shock and dismay" from the Israeli embassy Saturday.

A member of Thailand's most popular all-girl band has apologised for wearing a shirt with a Nazi flag featuring a swastika after her TV appearance drew "shock and dismay" from the Israeli embassy Saturday. Images of Hitler, swastikas and other Nazi regalia are fairly commonplace on T-shirts and memorabilia in Thailand, a phenomenon blamed on a lack of awareness about world history. The latest faux pas was committed by Pichayapa "Namsai" Natha, one of the singers of BNK48, when she wore the red-and-black top complete with a swastika during the group's televised rehearsal on Friday. The deputy chief of mission of the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok took to Twitter to express "shock and dismay" at the outfit, noting that Sunday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. "Presenting Nazi symbols by the band's singer hurt the feelings of millions around the world, whose relatives were murdered by the Nazis," said Smadar Shapira. Following the uproar, Namsai apologised onstage during a concert on Saturday night. "I want this to be an example for everyone, please forgive me," the 19-year-old singer said, bursting into tears. In an extended apology posted on her official Facebook page, she later wrote: "Please give me advice so that I can grow up to be a good adult in the future". "I cannot fix the mistake but I promise I will not let it happen again," she wrote in Thai. On Sunday afternoon, the singer and the manager of BNK48, both dressed in sombre grey and white clothing, met with Israeli ambassador Meir Shlomo to apologise for the incident. Diplomat Shapira tweeted photographs of the meeting, adding that the group "discussed the importance of... awareness to the Holocaust and Antisemitism". The band agreed to participate in an educational workshop on the Holocaust, she said, adding that the ambassador was "pleased" and understands that Namsai's act came from a "lack of knowledge and lack of awareness". Georg Schmidt, Germany's ambassador to Thailand, also extended an invitation to the group "to discuss the terror of the Nazi Dictatorship with us," he tweeted Sunday. Nazi imagery Fans of BNK48, a domestic offshoot of Japanese girl group AKB48, came to Namsai's defence. "I'm over 40 and I don't know anything about this topic. When I saw the shirt, I didn't think it would be a problem," said fan Prasit Rudeekriengkrai. Others blamed Thailand's education system, which does not focus much on world history. "What do you expect? When we were in school, they teach only about Thailand and Myanmar wars," Samruay Kraspra said. Thailand has gotten in trouble in the past for its flippant use of Hitler and Nazi-related imagery. In 2013, Bangkok's prestigious Chulalongkorn University was forced to apologise after its students created a mural depicting Hitler during graduation celebrations. A Catholic school was also left red-faced in 2011 after students dressed up in a Nazi uniform for a sports day parade.

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