Gilad Erdan

Erdan confirms:

Mulling the formation of a unified right-wing party

Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.

'You are irrelevant'

Gilad Erdan blasts UN chief after remarks on Iran strikes

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of escalation after strikes on Iran, prompting former Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan to accuse him of irrelevance: The UN has become a collaborator of dictators.

‘They will never be forgotten’:

MDA honors slain embassy employees

Ambassador Erdan and MDA supporters honor the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, whose murders stunned Israel and the US.

Gilad Erdan:

'I was asked not to criticize Qatar'

Israel's former ambassador to the US and the UN, Gilad Erdan, defended the strike in Qatar, saying all Israeli forces had been cooperating with Qatar for too long.

Gilad Erdan: The massacre was borne out of the Disengagement

Former Minister Erdan sees a clear connection between the Disengagement 20 years ago and the strengthening of Hamas before October 7 and is certain that no Muslim entity could take Hamas' place.

Erdan:

Only military rule in Gaza can defeat Hamas

At Gush Katif conference, former UN ambassador calls for martial law, rejects Hamas starvation claims, and announces intention to run for Likud leadership.

Erdan warns:

Dictatorships laugh while Israel is targeted by UN institutions

Fmr. Amb. Gilad Erdan accused the UN of enabling dictatorships and warned that President Trump is making ‘serious mistakes’ by negotiating with Iran and accepting gifts from terror-supporting states.

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, does not mention frail condition of freed hostages. Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: You don’t give a damn about the security of the people of Israel. Shame on you. Resign!

The new rules of engagement for the Trump administration

We now have a historic opportunity to replace the failed Oslo paradigm with new solutions for Judea and Samaria, that do not include the disastrous notion of a Palestinian state. If Greenland is vital for US security, Judea and Samaria certainly are for Israel. Opinion.

Fmr. UN Amb. Gilad Erdan named MDA global president

Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has been named global president of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency services system

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UN exhibit on global terror ignores terror against Israelis

Outgoing Israeli Amb. to the UN Gilad Erdan walks through UN exhibit on international terrorism, notes how the exhibit does not acknowledge the existence of terrorism committed against Israelis.

Erdan:

'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the UN, which is calls a 'sh-t show.'

Erdan at UN:

'You convened for these terrorists, but not for these children'

In his final speech at the UN, outgoing Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan attacks the Security Council for not considering to convene after the Majdal Shams massacre.

Israeli Amb. to UN

'Fire Francesca Albanese for her antisemitism'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sent a stern letter to UN Under-Secretary-General in charge of combating anti-Semitism, Miguel Moratinos, demanding the condemnation and dismissal of Francesca Albanese, UN Rapporteur on the “Occupied Palestinian Territories,” due to her history of grossly antisemitic statements.

Gilad Erdan: UN silence on Iran akin to silence on Final Solution

Gilad Erdan, outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN, bids farewell to colleagues, stresses importance of hostages' release, and warns silence on Iranian threats only emboldens Iran.

Amb. Erdan:

'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'

Israel's UN ambassador reacts to OIOS investigation finding 9 UNRWA employees "may" have participated in October 7 massacre, demands resignation of Secretary-General and closing of UNRWA.

Erdan blasts UN chief:

'He is an accomplice to terror and should resign today!'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who insisted that claims he has never condemned Hamas were “misinformation”.

'Shocking and unacceptable'

UN spokesperson blasts Ambassador Erdan

UN spokesperson criticizes Erdan for sharing video of his blasting UN for blacklisting Israel: Something I've never seen in my 24 years serving this organization.

'Immoral decision, reward to Hamas'

Israel officialy added to UN 'Blacklist'

Israel's Ambassador Erdan receives official notification from UN Secretary-General about Israel’s addition to blacklist, responds that the Secretary-General "is blacklisting himself"

Ambassador Erdan:

'UN poses a threat not only to Israel but to the entire world'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan said during a live interview at the Jerusalem Conference in New York City, that he sometimes wonders if Israel should continue to be a member of the organization.

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Gilad Erdan will finish his role as the ambassador to the UN this summer, and it is becoming clear that his replacement will be senior Likud MK Danny Danon.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan to step down

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, to conclude a four-year tenure at the United Nations, during which he also served as Israel's Ambassador to the United States for a year.

NYC Jerusalem Conference:

Firsthand accounts and insider views of Oct. 7th and the war

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will honor those who have defended Israel on every front - and show how everyone can do their part.

Erdan to Guterres:

'Stop eulogizing terrorists, start standing up to them'

Israeli Amb. to the Un condemns Secretary-General for writing in memorial book for the 'butcher of Tehran,' questions if he gave any thought to Ebrahim Raisi's thousands of victims.

'Salute to mass-murderer'

UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan expressed outrage over the announcement of the meeting. 'I assume that the next step will be renaming the Human Rights Council in his memory.'

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

Ambassador Erdan:

'ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts the request of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant: An act of outrageous absurdity and moral bankruptcy.

Erdan at UN:

'You've done practically nothing to secure hostages' release'

Israeli Ambassador criticizes the UN for its failure until now to discuss ways to bring back the hostages held by Hamas: If the Council truly wants this war to end, then bringing the hostages home should be the top priority!

Finally:

UN Security Council to discuss advancement of hostage release

Following a prolonged effort by Ambassador Erdan, the Security Council will convene on Thursday for a special discussion on the situation of the hostages and the promotion of ways to release them.

In protest of resolution

Erdan shreds copy of UN Charter using a paper shredder

According to the Israeli Ambassador to the UN, the resolution granting the PA powers and rights of a UN member state violates the UN Charter.

UN votes to grant PA the powers and rights of a UN member state

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan strongly criticized the proposal: 'With this new precedent, we may see here representatives of ISIS or Boko Haram that will sit among us.'

Save the Date:

NYC Jerusalem Conference to salute the defenders of Israel

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will focus on all those who have fought for Israel since the October 7th massacre in a constantly growing number of battlefields.

Ambassador Erdan criticizes

UN to vote on motion granting PA the rights of a state

Israel’s UN Ambassador Gilad on expected vote in the General Assembly: If UN grants the PA the rights of a state de facto, the US must stop funding the UN.

Erdan:

'UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace'

As UN General Assembly meets to discuss PA statehood bid, Israeli ambassador accuses body of supporting the modern-day Nazis who seek to eliminate the Jewish people.

'Like speaking to a brick wall'

Erdan walks out of UNSC meeting on PA recognition

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN abruptly leaves discussion on resolution to accept the Palestinian Authority as a full member state: I won’t try to fix what is already broken.

Erdan:

'Security Council should be called the UN's Terror Council'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes Security Council for voting on whether to admit Palestine as a full member state while failing to condemn October 7 or work to free the hostages.

Erdan to Security Council:

'No more red-carpet treatment for Iran'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to condemn Iran following its attack on Israel: This attack crossed every red line and Israel reserves the legal right to retaliate.

Erdan demands:

'Convene UN Security Council, condemn Iran'

UN Security Council agrees to Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s request and will convene on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. New York time.

Ambassador Erdan:

'If Hitler were alive today, he would sing the UN's praises'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan presents photograph of Hitler and the Mufti together at UN during meeting on Gaza war, PA request for member status.

Israel’s Ambassador to UN:

‘UN actively attempting to cause mass amnesia’

Israel's Ambassador Erdan spoke at UN ceremony: ‘We are now seeing a “massacre denial” while the wounds of October 7th are still open.’

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Extremely disappointed US insisted on making mistake'

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan is frustrated by the US's failure to veto the Security Council's decision regarding a Gaza ceasefire, warns it plays into Hamas's hands.

Erdan:

'To UN Security Council, Israeli blood is cheap'

Israeli UN ambassador notes disparity between UN's quick condemnation of Russia terrorist attack and refusal to condemn Hamas for October 7 after ceasefire resolution passed.

Netanyahu to Americans:

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened to withdraw the delegation to Washington to discuss the upcoming operation in Rafah is the USA does not veto a UN resolution that does not call for the release of the hostages.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

UN Amb. to Arutz Sheva:

'UN Secretary General is a Hamas accomplice'

Gilad Erdan, Israeli Amb. to the United Nations, responds to United Nations report, says any famine in Gaza is the fault of Hamas, who raid humanitarian aid.

Erdan on UN chief:

'He cares more about terrorists than about hostages'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN slams UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who called Israel’s war against Hamas a “catastrophic onslaught” against Gaza.

'Bias and hatred against Israel'

Guterres makes another outrageous comparison

UN Secretary-General mentions sexual crimes committed by Hamas in the same breath as unverified claims of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Erdan: What kind of twisted conscience does he have?

UN Amb to Arutz Sheva:

'UN's silence forces us to take action'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan tells Arutz Sheva the UN's continued ignoring of Hamas' atrocities and the plight of the hostages requires Israel to take action that will make the UN come to them to ask what it can do.

Amb. Erdan on Meron disaster

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Israel's ambassador to the UN and former Minister of National Security spoke to Arutz Sheva on the Meron disaster report: ‘I'm sure everyone is doing some soul-searching and drawing conclusions.’

Erdan to UN chief:

'Convene Security Council to discuss Hamas rapes'

Israel’s UN Ambassador calls on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres immediately convene the Security Council to discuss the UN report which acknowledged the sexual crimes committed by Hamas during and after October 7.

UN:

Amb summoned to Israel over silencing of rape report

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan to return to Israel for consultations in light of attempts to suppress evidence of Hamas' rape and other sexual crimes against Israeli women on October 7.

Erdan to UN:

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

Israel's ambassador to the UN screens testimonies from witnesses to Hamas' atrocities on October 7, demands end to international silence and difference on the mass rape of Israeli women.

Erdan:

'UN chief sees others' flaws, is blind to his own'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of responsibility for the UN's failure to condemn Hamas massacre and agencies' support for the terrorist organization.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN:

'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sharply criticized the UN’s response to the Gaza war and called Secretary-General Guterres 'the head of the snake.'

Erdan:

'Not condemning Hamas is a UN tradition'

Israel's UN Amb. reacts to latest failed attempt to pass a Security Council resolution demanding Israel end its military operation against Hamas. 'In Gaza, Hamas is the UN, and the UN is Hamas!'

UN Relief Chief:

'Hamas is not a terrorist group for us'

Israeli officials blast UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, who claimed in TV interview that Hamas is a "political movement" and not a terrorist group.

Erdan to UNRWA chief:

'Take responsibility and resign today!'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after UNRWA Commissioner-General claims the UN agency “did not know” there were Hamas terrorist tunnels under its Gaza headquarters.

Erdan to UN chief:

'You should ensure Hamas does not survive'

Israeli Ambassador responds after US Secretary-General warns against Israeli operation in Rafah: A ceasefire means keeping the genocidal Hamas terrorists in power.

First time since war began:

UN ambassadors to visit communities hit by massacre

Delegation, led by Israel’s Ambassador Erdan, comes against the backdrop of hostility and bias towards Israel in the UN and the revelations about UNRWA workers participating in the October 7th massacre.

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA staff involved in the October 7th massacre will be held accountable but asks nations not to suspend funding. Israeli Ambassador: 'Proves again that Israeli lives are not really important to him.'