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Secret investigations reveal that Israeli diplomats, headed by Yehav Lishner—former UN official and former UNICEF coordinator in Washington—were transmitting confidential internal information from the United Nations to Israeli officials during 2014 and 2015. This occurred amidst rising tensions due to the Gaza war and Israeli violations in the West Bank. The messages document the passing of reports on human rights and political meetings, presenting arguments to defend Israel during UN investigations, as well as attempts to influence international organizations’ positions. All of this took place while Israel was under increasing international and UN pressure regarding its actions. The messages also show Lishner's attempt to identify sources leaking UN information to the media—behavior that contradicts the UN’s rules of integrity and neutrality, which prohibit leaking information and external interference. It is noted that Lishner previously worked for Israeli diplomatic organizations before transitioning to the UN, and that he received support from American and UN officials in his pursuit of positions within the organization. These disclosures confirm there is an improper overlap between Israeli diplomatic activities and the UN system, compounded by the lack of strict mechanisms to enforce penalties against those who breach confidentiality rules.
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