Israel to UN: Iran using Star of David for target practice ‘abhorrent’

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon complains to the Security Council that the Iranian military is using a Star of David as a target for missile drills.

Danon circulates new satellite imagery showing a large Star of David painted in white on the ground as the intended target of the Qiam, a medium-range MTCR category one ballistic missile.

In one photo, a crater from the impact of a missile is visible next to the Jewish symbol.

“This use of the Star of David as target practice is hateful and unacceptable,” Danon writes in a letter to member states, adding that “the targeting of a sacred symbol of Judaism is abhorrent.”

“The missile launch is not only a direct violation of UNSCR 2231, but is also a clear evidence of Iran’s continued intention to harm the State of Israel,” he adds.