Israel's Strong Criticism of UN's 'Tribute' to Raisi: He Was the 'Butcher of Tehran'

Gilad Erdan, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, protested on Thursday, May 25, against the UN General Assembly's tribute to Ebrahim Raisi. Referring to Raisi as the 'Butcher of Tehran,' he noted that just hours after his death, the Security Council observed a moment of silence for him, the UN lowered its flag, and now the General Assembly is paying tribute to him. Erdan added, 'The United Nations was established to prevent crimes, but today it greets dictators responsible for mass killings!' Continuing his critical remarks, the Israeli ambassador said, 'The next step must be to rename the Human Rights Council in his memory.' Dennis Francis, President of the UN General Assembly, had announced on Tuesday that a tribute to Ebrahim Raisi would be held at 10 AM on Thursday. On Tuesday, Erdan shared a video stating, 'Today, the UN lowered its flag in honor of the president and foreign minister, a serial killer in Iran.' The Israeli representative called the UN's action 'unbelievable' and said that no one could believe it until they saw the video. He also described the action as 'shameful' and 'an insult to true human rights supporters around the world.' Erdan stated, 'Next time the UN issues a statement on human rights, remember that this is the same organization that rolled out the red carpet for these mass murderers in life and death.' Earlier, several European lawmakers criticized the expression of 'solidarity' by European officials regarding the helicopter crash involving Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. Meanwhile, Indian media reported on Tuesday that the Indian flag was half-mast over the President's Palace in New Delhi in honor of Ebrahim Raisi's death. Iranian state media confirmed early on Monday, May 20, the death of Ebrahim Raisi, Hossein Amirabdollahian, Mohammad Ali Al-Hashem, Malek Rahmati, and other passengers of the crashed helicopter. In response to the deadly crash of the helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and other Islamic Republic officials, the United States emphasized its continued support for the people of Iran. Many videos from inside and outside Iran show groups of Iranians expressing joy over Ebrahim Raisi's death. Five days of 'public food' for political prisoners for Raisi's death; attacks on prisoners in Karaj due to expressions of joy. The helicopter carrying Raisi 'completely exploded'; intelligence agencies prevented the publication of documents and remnants of the incident. The head of the Red Crescent Society stated that the issue of foreign assistance in locating the helicopter carrying Raisi is a 'rumor.' Criticism is increasing regarding the campaign by officials and state media in spreading false news about Raisi's helicopter crash. Senate Republicans referred to Ebrahim Raisi as the 'Butcher of Tehran' and condemned condolences for his death; Blinken is under pressure from critics. Raisi and his companions are at the end point; Khamenei performed funeral prayers for his 'valuable' president. Khamenei's funeral prayers for his appointees; from 'good reading' by loyal circles to 'seeking forgiveness' for Hashemi Rafsanjani.