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Israel Envoy Demands UN Rep’s Resignation at Sexual Violence Hearing

6/20/2026

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During a UN hearing on sexual violence in conflict on June 19, Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon shouted with officials and demanded the resignation of UN representative Pramila Patten.
UN representative Vanessa Frazier interrupted Danon, saying the report’s conclusions rest on evidence and noting 9,465 Israeli and 326 settler violations.
Secretary-General António Guterres said he was alarmed by rise in violations against Palestinian children and warned settlers could face blacklist inclusion.

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During a UN hearing on sexual violence in conflict on June 19, Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon shouted with officials and demanded the resignation of UN representative Pramila Patten.
UN representative Vanessa Frazier interrupted Danon, saying the report’s conclusions rest on evidence and noting 9,465 Israeli and 326 settler violations.
Secretary-General António Guterres said he was alarmed by rise in violations against Palestinian children and warned settlers could face blacklist inclusion.