Gilad Erdan

Israeli Ambassador urges dismissal of anti-Semitic UNRWA staff

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to UNRWA chief following UN Watch report revealing teachers' anti-Semitism.

Erdan to UN: Freeze funding for UNRWA in Gaza

Israeli UN Amb. calls for freeze in funding after Hamas blocks UN officials from verifying terror tunnel beneath school.

'The world cannot ignore Hamas's human rights violations'

Israeli Ambassador demands probe of incident in which Hamas terrorists prevented UN experts from operating in UNRWA school.

'UN willfully turns a blind eye to Hezbollah's war crimes'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan fires back after UN chief calls on all parties to exercise restraint following rocket fire from Lebanon to Israel.

'The international community must take action against Lebanon'

Israel's Ambassador to the US and UN sends letter complaint to Security Council and UN Secretary-General following rocket fire from Lebanon.

Israeli Ambassador meets Sen. Feinstein

Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Ben & Jerry’s is targeting Israel with a double standard through its antisemitic boycott.

Israeli Ambassador demands UN action against Iran

Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to Security Council, demands action following string of attacks carried out by Iran.

'UNRWA is a dangerous body that has no right to exist'

Israeli Ambassador demands immediate dismissal of UNRWA employees mentioned in damning report.

Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy

Ambassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy.

Erdan: Security Council singles out world's only Jewish state

'The claims of UN bodies and companies like Ben and Jerry’s to be motivated by high ideals melt to nothing, like ice cream in the summer."

UN Amb. Gilad Erdan: Hezbollah a threat to regional stability

Erdan urges UN Security Council to consider the "dangerous development" in Lebanon as Hezbollah increases its military building.

Judea and Samaria Boycott:

Israel calls on US governors to crackdown on Ben & Jerry's

Israeli ambassador to the US and the UN Gilad Erdan urges US governors to use anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry's over boycott.

Israel to confront UN chief over funding of terror-linked groups

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations vows to bring report on UN funding of groups linked to terrorism to UN Secretary-General.

Ambassadors from around the world arrive in Israel

10 ambassadors arrive in Israel at invitation of Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan following Operation Guardian of the Walls.

For first time, UN condemns anti-Semitic terrorism

UN's biennial Global Counterterrorism Strategy includes first-ever recognition of anti-Semitic terrorism.

'Biden loves Israel - but we can't downplay our disagreements'

Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan says Biden administration understands Israel; argues Israel must make its case without creating a rift.

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President Rivlin

Ambassador Erdan holds farewell event with ambassadors from dozens of countries for outgoing President Reuven Rivlin.

'Biden is a true friend of Israel'

Gilad Erdan, Israeli ambassador to the US and UN, praises US Pres. Biden as 'a true friend of Israel,' says meeting was 'a great honor.'

Gilad Erdan to resign as ambassador to United States

According to previous government's coalition agreement, Erdan would have been replaced by Benny Gantz's pick for the position.

Israel's Ambassador to UN meets IDF Chief of Staff

Ambassador Gilad Erdan discusses Iran nuclear threat with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

Israel's UN Mission holds clean energy event

Israeli Mission to UN holds global event on Israeli innovation in the field of clean energy.

Guterres elected to second term as UN Secretary-General

Ambassador Erdan congratulates Antonio Guterres: I hope you will work to stamp out bias in the halls of the UN.

Ambassador Erdan congratulates Thomas Nides

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the UN congratulates Biden's nominee for US Ambassador to Israel.

Erdan blasts Omar for comparing Israel to Taliban

Israeli Ambassador: How can a member of Congress compare Israel and the US with jihadi terrorists?

Erdan: Hamas had Iron Dome jammer in AP building

Israel’s Ambassador to the US meets AP CEO Gary Pruitt after building with AP office destroyed for also housing Hamas military intelligence.

Israel elected for first time to UN Economic and Social Council

Amb. Erdan: This is an incredible achievement for Israel and comes despite the efforts of Palestinians and their supporters against us.

Israel blasts 'anti-Semitic' UN Human Rights Council

Israeli ambassador to the UN excoriates UN Human Rights Council for call to probe Israel after latest conflict with Hamas.

Israel's ambassador encouraged by Biden's response

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. discussed Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and growing anti-Semitism in the country.

Erdan: Is this what the UN was established for?

Israel's Amb. speaks at UN General Assembly and says: "Let me share critical truths: Hamas targets civilians. Israel targets terrorists"

Israeli Ambassador storms out of UN GA debate

Ambassador Gilad Erdan leaves General Assembly after PA foreign minister accuses Israel of 'massacring of children in their sleep,'

Erdan to UN: Hamas’ attack on Israel was premeditated

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the UN says Hamas’ massive attack on Israel was premeditated.

Erdan thanks Biden for supporting Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the UN thanks Biden: May the rest of the international community follow your lead.

Israel presses UN Security Council to condemn Hamas attacks

Israel calls on United Nations Security Council to back Jewish state's right to self-defense, condemn terrorist attacks.

Ambassador Erdan to CNN: Hamas is committing dual war crimes

Israel’s Ambassador to the US: Hamas is using their civilians as human shields, and deliberately launching their rockets on our civilians.

Israeli amb. accuses Rashida Tlaib of stoking Jerusalem tensions

Israeli Ambassador to the US Gilad Erdan says US Congresswoman's accusations against Israel during riots encourage attackers, terrorists.

Erdan against "hypocrisy of those who are politicizing events"

Israel's Ambassador to US and the United Nations: 'Rioters are using their holy site to lob firebombs & chant to destroy Tel Aviv'

'I am deeply moved by the outpouring of support'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN thanks world leaders who expressed condolences and offered support following Meron disaster.

Erdan on HRW report: A collection of lies and fabrications

Israel's Ambassador to the US and the UN blasts Human Rights Watch report which accused Israel of “apartheid”.

US, Israeli officials discuss Iran's nuclear program

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

Ambassador Erdan:

We're not bound by deal that doesn't address existential threat

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN addresses Security Council, accuses UN of not acting to stop Iran's threats to Israel.

Planting for peace: UAE, Israeli Ambassadors celebrate Earth day

In celebration of Earth Day, UAE, Israeli ambassadors to the US plant olive tree and the seeds of closer cooperation.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Iran is an existential threat to Israel

It is "outrageous" that years of Iranian threats have been met with silence by the UN, says Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan

'The US and Israel stand united on our guiding principles'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan hosts key US political leaders, highlights strong Israel-US bond in virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

Erdan: Many of these modern heroes came from the U.S.

Israel's Embassy in Washington hosted the main ceremony to commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror

Iran is testing nuclear-capable missiles, Israel warns

Iran has been testing nuclear ballistic missiles for months, violating UN Resolution 2231, Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan reveals.

Amb. Erdan attacks US decision to fund UNRWA

Israel’s Amb. to the United States and the UN: UNRWA is an organization that engages in political advocacy & enables incitement to violence

Amb, Erdan: Holocaust deniers disgrace victims, threaten us all

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN participates in virtual event with US State Department to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?

Ambassador Erdan, US Secretary of Homeland Security agree to form joint team to promote the exemption from visas for Israelis.

Amb. Erdan hosts International Water Day event

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and United Nations Gilad Erdan hosts event highlighting innovative water reuse technologies.

Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violence

Israeli Ambassador Erdan and US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urge world to adopt new technologies, ramp up fight against domestic violence.

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Israel’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak.

Event celebrates women's role in Abraham Accords

Israel’s ambassador along with Embassies of Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain, co-host event highlighting women’s role in the Abraham Accords.

Watch: Ambassador Erdan greets the Washington Wizards

Ambassador Gilad Erdan to Israeli player Deni Avdija: Seeing you on the court representing Israel is truly heartwarming.

Erdan: ICC decision is an attack on democracies everywhere

"By making this decision just before her tenure ends, the prosecutor proves that she is driven by hatred."

Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpart

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and the US speaks to US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The first of many no doubt.

Israel demands UN condemn Iranian attack on civilian ship

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan writes Security Council President demanding UN take action after bombing of Israeli vessel.

Erdan welcomes new US Ambassador to the UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan welcomes Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the UN: I’m looking forward to working closely with you.

'Biden-Netanyahu friendship will strengthen our alliance'

Israeli envoy to UN and US: Strong alliance between Israel and United States was reaffirmed again in call between Netanyahu and Joe Biden.

Israel praises Biden's refusal to bend to Iran

Israel's UN ambassador praised Biden's refusal to accept Tehran's demands, said return to nuclear deal would be a mistake.

Amb. Erdan: ICC decision - distorted and anti-Semitic

Israel's Ambassador to the US and the United Nations: 'ICC ruling is an attack on Israel and all democracies.'