Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon has called on the Security Council to condemn the latest spike in Palestinian terrorism and the Palestinian Authority's policy of paying stipends to jailed terrorists and to the families of terrorists killed carrying out attacks against Israelis.
"The Palestinian Authority's incessant incitement campaign has inspired the young terrorists who have carried out recent attacks," Danon wrote to the U.N. Security Council over the weekend.
"Under Abu Mazen's [PA President Mahmoud Abbas'] rule, the PA devotes 7% of its annual budget to paying monthly salaries to terrorists and their families, thereby encouraging Palestinians to harm innocent Israelis and proving that its declarations of tolerance and peace are nothing but hollow rhetoric," Danon wrote.
"Abu Mazen's activities undermine regional stability and Israel reserves the right to defend its citizens."
Speaking with Israel Hayom, Danon said, "At the U.N., the Palestinian leaders speak of peace, but in Ramallah, they continue to export terrorism and spread messages of hate and incitement. The State of Israel will reach every terrorist and ensure that justice is served."
