UN removes quilt panel artwork calling for Israel’s extermination

The United Nations has taken action to remove a controversial quilt panel artwork that called for the extermination of Israel. The incendiary painting featured a map of Israel, shaped like a watermelon, with the absence of the West Bank or Gaza partition. The Palestinian flag was displayed in the top right-hand corner of the map. On the left side, the phrase “From the River to the Sea” was written, while the right side contained the phrase “Will be Free,” a clear reference to the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free.”

This phrase has become a rallying cry for Palestinians protesting Israel, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which was sparked by Hamas’ massacre in Israel in October 2023. Israelis view the phrase as a call for genocide and the eradication of Israel.

Fox News Digital was the first to report on the controversial U.N. painting, which caught the attention of Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the U.N. Danon condemned the display as a “disgrace” and demanded its removal.

The U.N. explained that the exhibit, titled “Peace Flags,” aimed to repurpose fashion waste for positive impact. However, upon installation, a U.N. staffer informed the organizer that certain panels, including the one featuring the divisive phrase “From the River to the Sea,” could not be displayed.

The controversial panels were covered in the second week of October, but someone removed the covers prematurely last week. The U.N. spokesperson stated that they had planned to cover the panels again but were thwarted by unauthorized interference. Security footage is being reviewed to identify the responsible party.

Danon criticized the U.N. for its lack of leadership and hypocrisy in addressing the issue. He highlighted the removal of the antisemitic drawings following his intervention, emphasizing that Israel will confront acts of antisemitism and hypocrisy head-on.

Following the initial covering of the panel with the contentious drawing, the U.N. has now removed the panel entirely. A spokesperson for the Secretary-General assured that the matter is being addressed and that they are in communication with the Israeli ambassador.

In conclusion, the United Nations has taken steps to address the controversial artwork, ensuring that offensive imagery is not displayed. This incident underscores the importance of promoting peace and understanding in a global context.