The Queens Museum has reversed its decision to renege on its earlier agreement

for Israel’s Mission to the United Nations to hold an event celebrating seventy years to the UN resolution which had called for the establishment of the Jewish state. This decision followed strong protests by Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon and the pro-Israel community in New York. Many elected officials had voiced their outrage and released statements.

The structure, which today houses the Museum, served as UN headquarters from 1946 to 1950.

Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon released the following short statement to YWN following the decision:

“We welcome this step by the Museum to rectify their earlier unfortunate decision. Any attempt to discriminate against Israel is completely unacceptable and we will continue to fight against such injustices. We look forward to proudly celebrating this historic UN decision.”

Read the earlier article by YWN for details on the cancellation and what led up to it.

(Charles Gross – YWN)