ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE   ZOA Demands UN Recall Biased Official   The U.N. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, tweeted that he was "horrified" that a Palestinian terrorist was killed in what he called a "scuffle" with Israeli border police and sent "heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family." The terrorist, armed with a knife, had tried to break into a civilian vehicle and was repelled by the occupant. He then attacked a police patrol, stabbing one officer in the face. Joined by several other assailants, he then attempted to snatch an officer's firearm, at which point he was shot. Responding to Wennesland’s comments, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said, "I fully condemn the attempts to present the incident in a false and manipulative manner, and the statement by the U.N. envoy to the Middle East against the officer, who functioned with determination and professionalism." Border Police chief Amir Cohen said the officer’s swift action had prevented a "significant" attack on civilians. "Every day there is more proof that the United Nations is anti-Israel to its core. A terrorist is caught in the middle of an attack, stabbing a police officer in the head, and the UN official is 'horrified' that he wasn't able to go on a Jew-killing spree," stated Zionist Organization of American National President Morton A. Klein. "ZOA demands the UN recall Mr. Wennesland who has exhibited anti-Israel bias and is unfit for the role of Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. ZOA reiterates our call for President Biden to reduce funding to this corrupt anti-Israel and antisemitic organization," Klein continued. "The United States contributes more than $11 billion annually to the woefully tendentious UN, making us the largest donor nation, accounting for nearly 20% of funding. American taxpayer dollars must only support transparent, humanitarian operations."   View On Our Website   Share This Email Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2022, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]