"Ki-moon himself was also surprised by the controversy created by his gesture, as he was not aware that the use of the term was unacceptable to Israel and is a part of the Palestinian propaganda against it."

"The UN said the word had not been used by any of the world body's institutions or officials before, and it is estimated that it was purposely 'planted' by someone into the spokeswoman's text."

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3544098,00.html

Its an incredible thing when denial of one sides history could land you in prison, whilst remembering the other sides history is 'unacceptable'.