The UN on Tuesday night commemorated the expulsion of 850,000 Jewish refugees from Arab lands, in an event co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN, led by Ambassador Danny Danon, the World Jewish Congress and the Conference of Presidents. Israel’s Minister for Social Equality, Gila Gamliel was the guest of honor.
Danon delivered the opening remarks at the event and said, “We are here tonight to ensure that the world finally recognizes the stories of these forgotten refugees.”
During the event, Ambassador Danon addressed the difference between the recognition of Palestinian refugees and Jewish refugees by the international community, and said, "The untold story that has been hidden for years is finally recognized- this fixes the historical injustice against Jews from Arab lands that has been going on for years. As Israel's Ambassador I will continue to work for the proper recognition of the Jewish refugees from the Arab countries here in the UN."