Betsy's Page draws our attention to the outrageous insults to Israel of one of Kofi Annan's top aides. The New York Sun continues its superb coverage of UN follies:

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Dan Gillerman, yesterday urged that Secretary—General Annan fire his top adviser, Lakhdar Brahimi, for his anti—Israel tirades.

Mr. Brahami recently likened Prime Minister Sharon to an assassin, adding to a series of statements that embarrassed the secretary—general, who is trying to position himself as a player in the peace process between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

In a phone call to a top U.N. official this week, Mr. Gillerman said that the latest anti—Israeli screed by Mr. Brahimi in Europe should be grounds for firing him.

Betsy makes the key point:

You know Annan won't do anything about this guy who is probably saying all the things Annan really believes.

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