Danny Danon

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

Danon shows Security Council

'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Danon:

'Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN says that alternative leaders in Iran could open the door to diplomacy, but any such path depends on a change in leadership direction, focusing on peace.

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'When Hezbollah attacks, Israel can't pretend diplomacy works'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says the failure of diplomacy to disarm Hezbollah necessitated the current military actions in Lebanon. 'Israel did not choose this situation. Hezbollah did.'

Danon to UNSC

'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells the Security Council: "Hezbollah is not attacking Israel to protect Lebanon or to protect Lebanese citizens. It is acting to serve the Iranian regime's agenda."

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN, including a young Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by Iranian regime forces.

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Lebanon

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting at France’s request to discuss the situation in Lebanon, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns discussion won't disarm Hezbollah.

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Iranian attack drone displayed at the UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon today presented outside the Security Council chamber parts of an Iranian Shahed-136 attack drone.

Danon: Iran is acting like a wounded animal

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says Arab countries are encouraging Israel to continue its actions against Iran.

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

PA envoy Riyad Mansour withdraws bid for UN President after diplomatic pressure. Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon hails the move: The PA should focus on stopping incitement.

Delegation of UN ambassadors visits Auschwitz

Amb. Danon leads UN delegation visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of an official trip to Poland to commemorate the Holocaust and the global fight against antisemitism.

'Moral absurdity'

Iran elected vice-chair of UN Charter Committe

Iran was elected today to the position of vice-chair of the United Nations Charter Committee. Amb. Danon: ' A country that systematically violates the basic principles of the UN cannot sit in a leadership position that deals with strengthening them.'

Danny Danon: 'Ayatollah regime exports hatred and terror'

'Houthis are not fighting over land or borders, their flag says it all,' Israeli Ambassador to the UN tells its Security Council.

Danon removes hostage pin at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day

Israeli Ambassador reacts to the return of all hostages, criticizes UN for "failing test" by spreading hatred and antisemitism.

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'A new Syria can't be built on fear & oppression'

The UN Security Council convened today to discuss the situation in Syria. Amb. Danon: 'Our security is not negotiable.'

Over anti‑UNRWA laws

UN chief threatens Israel with ICJ referral

Antonio Guterres warns Israel he may take the UNRWA dispute to the ICJ, prompting a sharp rebuke from Ambassador Danny Danon.

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Amb. Danon's message to the Iranian people

Israeli Ambassador to the UN publishes a message to the Iranian people who are demonstrating against the regime.

UN Security Council convenes over Israel recognizing Somaliland

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon condemns UN 'double standards' in allowing countries to unilaterally recognize 'Palestine' while condemning Israel for recognizing Somaliland.

Israel’s UN mission pays tribute to Sydney terror victims

Israel’s UN mission holds a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly Sydney terror attack during Hanukkah, vowing unity and resilience against antisemitic violence.

Hostage's sister to UN

'Don't leave my brother' behind

Shira Gvili, the sister of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still being held in Gaza, came to the UN today to say that Ran must return home now.

Danon's 'New Years resolutions' for the UN

Israel's Ambassador to the UN presented a set of New Year’s resolutions for the international community for 2026 to achieve regional stability in the Middle East.

UN General Assembly backs ICJ call for Israel to work with UNRWA

UNGA votes 139-12 to back ICJ’s call for Israel to allow Gaza aid via UN agencies, including UNRWA. Israel denounces UNRWA as complicit in terror, rejecting the resolution as “morally distorted.”

Danny Danon:

'Hamas will not stay here, period'

In an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon delivered blunt messages on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords.

Ambassadors Danon, Waltz take security tour of northern Israel

US and Israeli UN ambassadors tour northern border observ the threats on the Lebanese and Syrian borders.

US Ambassador meets family of last remaining hostage

Ambassadors Mike Waltz and Danny Danon met with the family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held captive by Hamas since the October 7 terror attacks.

UN Amb. Mike Waltz kicks off diplomatic visit to Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz arrives in Jerusalem for a diplomatic visit, is expected to meet with Israeli officials, discuss challenges facing Israel.

Danon:

Growing opposition in UN to automatic anti-Israel majorities

Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon welcomes noticeable shift in UN voting on 'Palestinian Package,' as more countries opposed or abstained, calling it evidence of a changing international stance and thanking states that backed Israel.

'We will not abandon the Golan'

UN passes resolution against Israel’s Golan presence

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”

UN re-adopts Israeli agricultural technologies resolution

Amb. Danon: “Israel continues to lead an international policy that places agricultural innovation at the core of the fight against the global food crisis.'

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

In a special Security Council meeting, Israel's ambassador to the UN attacked the Palestinian Authority, claiming that it is not preventing the establishment of terrorism.

Time for the UN to salvage its credibility - if it wants to

The process starts with removing Reem Alsalem, its special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. Opinion.

Danon confronts Syrian Amb. at UN Security Council

After the Prime Minister's visit to the buffer zone in Syria, Danon criticized Damascus in a Security Council discussion, claiming that it does not protect minorities.

Danon to anti-Israel UN official: Your poison has failed

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely rebukes UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese: “You are a witch… your poison has failed.”

Danon to UN

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

On Yom Kippur eve:

Israeli Ambassador prays for hostages at UN General Assembly

For the first time in history: On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon prayed for hostages' release at the UN General Assembly. Watch.

Israel commemorates October 7 at the UN

Israeli Mission to the UN holds event to commemorate the October 7 massacre at the UN Headquarters in New York, attended by over 700 guests, including dozens of UN Ambassadors from various countries and diplomats from around the world, and hostage families.

Ambassador Danny Danon:

'Jerusalem is waiting for Mike Waltz'

At a meeting with the new US ambassador to the UN, Danon stressed the close cooperation between Israel and the United States on the international stage and invited him to visit Israel.

Disclosed:

Palestinian move planned during Prime Minister's speech

Palestinian delegation appeals to countries at UN, asking them to boycott PM Netanyahu's speech. Ambassador Danon: 'Israel's voice will be heard loudly and clearly at the UN, we will not allow supporters of terror to hide the truth.'

US vetoes unilateral Security Council resolution against Israel

The UN Security Council voted on Algeria’s Gaza resolution demanding a ceasefire, but the US vetoed it for failing to condemn Hamas or demand hostage releases.

Israel’s UN Ambassador:

'We will remember who is unilaterally going against us'

'Israel will not forget which states act against it,' Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns countries supporting unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Guterres warns Israel of inclusion in sexual violence report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres writes to Amb. Danny Danon: 'I am putting Israeli armed and security forces on notice for potential listing in the next reporting cycle, due to significant concerns of patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United Nations.''

Sa'ar at UN

'Satanic Hamas must be pressured, not given free gifts'

Ahead of UN Security Council session on the hostages, Israel's Foreign Minister notes the starvation of the hostages seen in recent Hamas videos, says states that pressure Israel and seek to recognize Palestine only prolong the war.

Danon slams Starmer:

'UN votes won’t change who fights terror'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UK PM Starmer’s threat to recognize “Palestine” by September, warning that UN votes won't deter Israel from fighting Hamas.

Danon:

France's Palestine move a 'disgraceful reward for terror'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".

Danon announces

Israel expels OCHA branch head, senior employees

Israeli Amb. to the UN announces steps being taken in response to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' 'blood libels' and favoring of Hamas.

Danon blasts Guterres:

'UN silent on Syria massacre, targets Israel'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, ignoring the Syrian military's massacre of the Druze. Israeli Ambassador Danon fires back and accuses Guterres of "moral bankruptcy".

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Resignations of UN inquiry leaders 'step in right direction'

Israeli Amb. to the UN vows 'we will not stop exposing those who abuse their senior positions to spread antisemitism and lies about Israel' after 3 heads of permanent UN inquiry against Israel resign.

Danon praises Rubio for imposing sanctions on Albanese

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says US sanctions on Francesca Albanese are justified due to her 'relentless and biased campaign against Israel and the United States' that 'crossed the line from human rights advocacy into political warfare.'

From a ‘Ring of Fire’ to a ‘Ring of Hope’

Israel’s military triumphs now may pave the way for a historic opportunity to shift from defense to dialogue. Opinion.

Danon to UN:

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

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'The UN should stop standing in the way of Gaza aid'

Israeli Amb. to the UN accuses UN officials of engaging in misinformation campaign against the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and seeking to sabotage the successful aid program.

Danon at UN Security Council:

'When time ran out, America showed courage'

Israel’s UN Ambassador praises the US for "removing the greatest existential threat" to global security after strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The US and Israel defend the action as self-defense, while Iran condemns it as a violation of international law.

Ambassador Danon:

'The world should say thank you to Trump'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN praises US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, says that the entire world should thank President Trump for "protecting the free world with strength and moral clarity."

Danon to UN:

'Support Israel’s fight against Iran’s nuclear and terror threat'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN urges UN Secretary-General and Security Council to support Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.

'Reward for terrorism'

UN General Assembly approves anti-Israel resolution

UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".

Danon after aid worker killings:

'If you refuse to condemn Hamas, you commend them'

Israeli Amb. to the UN chides organization for pushing a 1-sided ceasefire resolution in the General Assembly while failing to condemn Hamas for murdering Gazan humanitarian aid workers.

At Security Council:

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

Ambassador Danny Danon:

'We will recruit the US against a Palestinian state'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva about his push to ensure the USA vetoes France's attempt to recognize a Palestinian state.

Danon:

'When Israeli diplomats aren't safe, alarm bells must ring out'

American Jewish Committee, Israel’s Mission to the UN hold memorial for the two murdered Israeli Embassy staff in New York.