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Persona non grata
Israel bars UN secretary general Guterres from entering country
SUMMARY
Israel's foreign minister has declared UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres 'persona non grata,' banning him from entering the country.
The decision stems from Guterres's failure to unequivocally condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel...does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil."
Katz also criticized Guterres for not denouncing the October 7 massacre and for insufficient actions against Hamas. He asserted, "Israel will continue to defend its citizens and uphold its national dignity, with or without António Guterres."
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