An unusual confrontation was registered between Knesset representatives and the UN Secretariat over an exhibition that the Knesset is expected to present at the UN headquarters this coming Thursday.
For the first time in history, an exhibition on behalf of the Knesset will be held at the UN headquarters, which is located in New York. The exhibition includes 35 photos showing historical events in the Knesset and a look at the legislation there over the years.
The exhibition was preceded by an unusual confrontation during which the UN Secretariat announced that it would not allow the presentation of photos and captions depicting Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the annexation of the Golan Heights. Permit, to ensure the integrity and unity of the city; Herzl's Bone Raising Law for burial in Jerusalem; a picture showing the Knesset passage to Beit Frumin in Jerusalem after the War of Independence and next to it the caption "Small and divided Jerusalem at the time"; 1981.
Israel opposed the removal
Knesset Speaker MK Miki Levy and Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Ardan announced that they do not intend to remove or censor the photographs and the accompanying explanatory notes. In them is the opinion of the Knesset.
Knesset Speaker Miki Levy in the Knesset Plenum (Archive), Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
In response to the insistence on the UN, Knesset Speaker Levy said: "This is a very important move and of great political significance these days. In such an important and central international organization. "
The director general of the Knesset, Gil Segal, also commented on the issue:
We are excited to present the unwavering work of the Israeli Parliament for its country and its citizens. "
As mentioned, the exhibition will be shown this coming Thursday at 6pm (New York time).
Hundreds of ambassadors from around the world, heads of Jewish organizations and government representatives were invited to the event.
The Knesset was represented by the Chairman of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, MK Gilad Karib (Labor), MK Ofir Akunis (Likud), MK Inbar Bezeq (Yesh Atid) and Knesset Director General Gil Segal.
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