In a recent session of the United Nations Council, Israel’s Ambassador, Erlan Gidan, voiced concerns over the selective focus of the council, citing the Plateau Massacre in Nigeria and forced displacement in Pakistan as overlooked crises.
Gidan questioned the council’s priorities, highlighting the tragic killing of 200 Nigerian Christians on Christmas and the broader pattern of violence against Christians in Nigeria over the past decade.
The ambassador pointed out that while the council has convened numerous times to discuss the situation in Gaza and Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists, it has failed to address the forced displacement of 1.3 million Afghans in Pakistan. Gidan emphasized that this apparent bias suggests a lack of attention unless the situation involves Jews.
“Why does the forced displacement of Muslims from a Muslim country mean nothing to the Algerian representative and the council? I’ll tell you why. No Jews, no news,” remarked Ambassador Erlan Gidan. He drew attention to the stark contrast in coverage, alleging that incidents involving Jews receive more attention than crises affecting Muslim populations.
Gidan’s critique extended to the Council’s response to the Plateau Massacre, where he questioned the lack of consideration for the 50,000 Christians in Nigeria who have suffered similar violent attacks over the past decade.
The ambassador’s remarks have ignited a debate within the international community about the perceived biases in the UN Council’s agenda and its prioritization of certain conflicts over others.
