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Tuesday’s session had its share of dramatic moments.
 
-- The representatives of Libya and Iran both accused Israel of “genocide,” prompting Sweden’s envoy, speaking on behalf of the European Union, to intervene on a “point of order,” asking the council president to ensure speakers did not make “gross and baseless allegations.”
 
Cuban envoy Rodolfo Reyes Rodriguez in turn complained about the Swedish intervention, saying points of order should not be misused to curb freedom of expression.
 
When Libya’s envoy continued condemning Israel Leshno-Yaar, who was seated next to him – countries are seated in the HRC alphabetically but according to their names in French – walked out.