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Israel envoy Gilad Erdan removed from UNGA hall after staging one-man protest against Raisi

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, was removed from the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York after staging a one-man protest against Iran's president. Security forces at the UN detained Erdan and escorted him outside the UN hall during the protest.

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Israel envoy Gilad Erdan removed from UNGA hall after staging one-man protest against Raisi

The death of Amini, a 22-year-old, Iranian girl, in police custody last year had triggered a wave of nationwide protests in Iran.

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Israel envoy Gilad Erdan removed from UNGA hall after staging one-man protest against Raisi

Sept. 16 marked the first anniversary of Amini's death.

Israel and Iran have been fiercest foes since the 1979 Iranian revolution and have often accused each other of sabotage activities.

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Israel envoy Gilad Erdan removed from UNGA hall after staging one-man protest against Raisi

More than 140 world leaders and representatives are taking part in this year's General Assembly session, which began on Tuesday.