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Israeli UN ambassador describes phone call with podcast host over antisemitism accusations
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations recounted a wartime conversation in which a podcast host asked to be removed from a list of antisemitism promoters. The ambassador said no such list exists and attributed the criticism to the host's statements.
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Israel's ambassador to the United Nations described a phone call during the Israel-Hamas war in which a podcast host requested removal from a list of people accused of promoting antisemitism. The ambassador recounted the exchange at an event hosted by the Jewish Policy Center.
The host said he was being attacked by Jews and asked whether a list existed that could be adjusted, the ambassador stated. The ambassador replied that no list was maintained by his office. He told the host the criticism stemmed from statements the ambassador described as lies and blood libels against Israeli soldiers, along with the hosting of guests accused of antisemitism.
Call's conclusion After the call ended, the ambassador suggested that organizations should consider compiling lists of individuals who promote antisemitism online or host such guests on podcasts. He said the effort was necessary because the issue persists.
The ambassador characterized the situation as a continuing conflict that requires active response. Separate organizations already publish lists of people they identify as antisemitic, including annual designations.
