Israel slams UN chief over Hezbollah comments

Israel's Foreign Ministry has launched a sharp rebuke against the United Nations and its Secretary-General. The ministry accused the UN of equating Israel with a jihadist terrorist organization, which it called further proof of the Secretary-General's failure. The statement specifically criticized the UN for failing to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon and for not upholding Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the disarmament of all armed groups in southern Lebanon. This diplomatic criticism reflects ongoing Israeli frustration with international bodies over the Hezbollah threat on its northern border.