AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter an Israeli envoy wore a Nazi-era yellow star to a Security Council meeting, an Israeli Holocaust memorial museum quickly condemned him.
During the Security Council meeting, Erdan repeatedly lamented the Council's inability to condemn Hamas, while drawing parallels to the Holocaust.
Writing in Hebrew, he said wearing he was "sorry" to see members of the Israeli delegation wearing the yellow patch.
AdvertisementAdvertisementDayan went on: "The yellow patch symbolizes the helplessness of Jews and being at the mercy of others.
Dayan urged people to wear a blue and white flag, the colors of Israel's flag, instead of the yellow patch.
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