Statement by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the So-Called Apology of “Commission of Inquiry” Member Miloon Kothari

"The following is our response to the statement of apology by COI Commissioner Miloon Kothari, for his antisemitic remarks-

The hollow apology of COI member Miloon Kothari is a pathetic and unconvincing maneuver, which doesn't compensate for the long record of anti Israeli and antisemitic statements made by him and the other COI members.

In our view, in light of the antisemitic and anti-Israeli statements of the commissioners, and the fact that they do not meet the minimal standards of neutrality and impartiality required from individuals in these positions in the UN, Kothari and his colleagues must resign immediately. The COI in its entirety must be disbanded. If the UN is committed to fighting antisemitism and to upholding its values, this is the only reasonable and acceptable result."