•Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres “persona non grata”, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
•Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Mr. Guterres condemned the “broadening conflict in the West Asia”.
•Israel has been a harsh critic of the UN, with ties between the state and the international body souring even more after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
• Under Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a receiving state may “at any time and without having to explain its decision” declare any member of a diplomatic staff persona non grata.
•A person so declared is considered unacceptable and is usually recalled to their home nation.