Israel has banned United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country due to the UN’s failure to condemn Iran’s recent missile attack. This decision, announced by Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, comes after Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in a joint effort with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and allied militant groups.

The attack was reportedly in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Guterres condemned the latest attack in the Middle East without specifically naming Iran, prompting Israel to criticize his statement. Katz stated that anyone unable to unequivocally condemn Iran’s attack does not deserve to enter Israel.

Guterres has called for de-escalation in the region, citing the gravity of the situation. The ban on his entry highlights the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with the international community urging restraint. The situation remains volatile, with concerns over potential further escalation.