Danny Danon

Holocaust survivor to represent Israel at the UN

Danny Danon relinquishes seat at UN to 81-year-old Auschwitz survivor Martha Weiss in honor of International Holocaust Day.

Danon: Iran is still striving for nuclear weapons

Israel's UN ambassador warns world not to be blinded by IAEA's positive report on Iran.

Ambassador Danon on Iranian Holocaust cartoons: 'pure evil'

Winner of the competition for cartoons that ridicule and deny the Holocaust will receive a prize of $50,000.

Man of the future

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

Danon files official complaint, demanding UN condemn Hezbollah bomb that detonated near Israeli soldiers on Lebanese border.

Danon to Ban: Condemn rocket fire on northern Israel

Israel's Ambassador to the UN asks UN chief to condemn rocket attack from southern Lebanon, notes it violates Security Council resolution.

Historic decision

UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday

Long Israeli diplomatic effort results in UN decision to recognize Day of Atonement as an official holiday.

Blaming the victim

UN's Ban: 'Israeli occupation bred Arab terror'

Ban says wave of attacks 'bred from five decades of Israeli occupation'; Israeli Ambassador Danon: 'don't justify terror.'

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

Amb. Danon tells Ban Ki Moon top PA negotiator paid visit to terrorist's family on December 5, after terrorist was killed.

‘The light of Israel will overcome the darkness terror spreads’

President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials.

'United Pianos': Israel at UN calls to replace war with music

Watch new Israeli mission to the UN video, featuring 11 pianists worldwide playing seamlessly together in call for 'unity through music.'

Near unanimous UN support for Israel 'an important achievement'

Arab representatives abstained on the proposal on farming technology for political reasons, even when it hurt their own country.

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

Israel’s UN Ambassador speaks at UN as it marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.

1,000 attend annual Beit El gala dinner

Dinner began with an emotional candle-lighting ceremony, Israel and US national anthems; Mike Huckabee a keynote speaker.

Interview

Ambassador: Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

UN envoy Danny Danon hails victory despite massive Arab opposition, outlines his fight against UNRWA incitement.

UN event held on the 'Jewish Nakba' - refugees from Arab lands

Amb. to the UN Danny Danon, WJC, Conference of Presidents join UN to commemorate expulsion of 850,000 Jews from Arab countries.

Watch: Danon presents photos of Israeli terror victims at UN

Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the UN to denounce terrorism, says terror against Israelis is no different than Paris attacks.

Danon: Security Council must not turn a blind eye to terror

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on the President of the Security Council to condemn the deadly terror wave against Israel.

Danon: We'll never let anti-Semitism rise again

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN delivers remarks at Kristallnacht memorial event at UN headquarters.

Danon demands condemnation of Palestinian Red Crescent

Israel's UN ambassador writes UN Secretary-General, demands he condemn Red Crescent for failing to treat wounded Israelis.

Danon: PA 'organ harvesting' UN blood libel must be denounced

Israeli envoy demands UN condemn PA envoy who accused Israel of "harvesting organs" of terrorists.

'Remember this next time UN condemns Israel'

Israeli envoy to UN blasts body's 'absurd' decision to elect 'Iran and North Korea ally,' Venezuela, to Human Rights Council.

Danon chides France in maiden UN speech

New UN envoy notes 'no one offered to place international observers in Paris during the 2005 riots.'

Danon Shows Ban Ki Moon Victims of Terror in Hospital

Palestinians are 'educated to murder,' the ambassador tells UN secretary general, whom he is accompanying on his Israel visit.

Israeli Ambassador Demands UN Condemn PA Leadership’s Incitement

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas: "We welcome every drop of blood spilled in Jerusalem...blood on its way to allah... the

UN-Believable: Ban Ki-Moon Actually Condemns Joseph’s Tomb Arson

Danon's influence? UN Secretary General condemns 'reprehensible arson attack' by Palestinian 'protesters.'

Danon to UNSC: Abbas 'Brainwashing Children with Hatred'

In first appearance at UN Security Council, new ambassador comes out swinging, directly targeting Abbas.

New Ambassador Challenges UN Chief: Denounce PA Incitement

'This reign of terror must stop,' says new envoy. 'Only cessation of incitement will alleviate this dangerous situation.'

Radical Arab MK to Meet Top Terrorist in Prison

MK Basel Ghattas – considered too extreme even for his Joint Arab List party – is to meet with top terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Litzman Makes History: First Haredi-Ashkenazi Minister Since '52

Yaakov Litzman is sworn in as health minister, the first haredi Ashkenazi minister to serve in the Israeli government since 1952.

Liberal US Jewish Leaders Blast 'Disastrous' Danon Appointment

Sending Danny Danon to the UN is a 'strategic mistake' which will alienate American Jews from Israel, liberal groups assert.

Foreign Ministry Strike: 'Danon Won't Receive a Passport'

Foreign Ministry workers refuse to assist new diplomatic appointees, as part of struggle over salaries.

Elkin Blasts Leftist Attacks on Israel's New UN Ambassador

'A right-winger can be appointed to the UN,' Ze'ev Elkin thunders in response to rampant leftist criticism of Danny Danon's new post.

Regev: I'll Vie for Likud Central Committee Chair

Minister of Culture and Sport throws hat in ring after Danon receives UN appointment.

Danny Danon - Israel's New UN Ambassador

Science and Space Minister will replace Ron Prosor. Zionist Union's Livni says the choice is politically motivated.

PM: 'Where is the Outcry about Terror Against Jews?'

Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians respond to car attack, praising IDF soldiers for shooting terrorist and calling for a crackdown.

Yossi Dagan, New Samaria Regional Council Head

Acting council head wins by wide margin in special elections, Science Minister Danon congratulates victory of 'Zionist enterprise.'

10 Years Since Disengagement, Minister Vows: 'Jews Will Return'

Hundreds visit Sa-Nur, one of 4 towns in Samaria uprooted 10 years ago, call to correct the Disengagement 'mistake.'

Netanyahu Blasts 'Hypcritical' ICC for Singling Out Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns ICC decision to reopen the Mavi Marmara case, urges it to focus on Iran, Syria or Gaza.

Danon: No Jew in Israel Need Fear Arab Terror

Science Minister Danny Danon on Monday pledged to ensure that Jews living in the Hevron region were protected from Arab terror.

Arutz Sheva interview

Arab MK on Seized Flotilla 'Belongs in Jail, Not the Knesset'

Marianne ship intercepted with radical MK Ghattas on board; Science Minister Danon explains efforts to block him from ever being reelected.

Danon Demands to Ban Arab MK from Future Knesset Run

Science Minister urges A-G to deem Gaza 'hostile territory' thereby preventing flotilla-participating MK from running in next elections.

Danon Blasts Meretz Bill to Label 'Settlement' Products

Science Minister vows to fight proposed legislation that would have Israel place labels on products from Judea and Samaria.

Minister Danny Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Science and Technology Minister Danny Danon says calls to boycott FIFA only hurt the 'Palestinian cause.'

Odd Choice? Meme War Targets Science Minister Danny Danon

Memes portray Danon as hapless; he calls on the people to stop their 'arrogance' and let government start its work.

Which Likud MKs Will Become Ministers?

Yariv Levin, Danny Danon weigh in on Likud hopefuls hours before Netanyahu is due to dole out appointments.

Danon: I'm Confident I Will Be a Minister

Arguing much time has passed since disagreement with Netanyahu over summer war, Danon insists the pair have a good relationship.

Danny Danon Hopes to 'Serve the Public as Welfare Minister'

Likud MK tells Arutz Sheva Likud 'has a lot to prove,' hints Jewish Home should 'calm down' in coalition negotiations.

Danon 'Certain' He'll be a Senior Cabinet Minister

Despite his well-documented differences with Netanyahu, MK Danny Danon is sure he'll be a top minister in the next government.

Danon: The Likudniks Came Home

MK Danny Danon welcomes results of exit polls, expresses hope that Likud will head a nationalist government.

Politicians Mobilize for Right-Wing Rally on Sunday

Likud and Jewish Home ministers urge public to attend massive right-wing rally scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square.

Interview

MK Danny Danon: Labor is the New Meretz

The 'Zionist camp' is now the 'post-Zionist camp,' Danon tells Arutz Sheva - and it is taking great pains to hide how radical left it is.

Petition to Disqualify 'Israel's Enemy' Zoabi from Knesset

MK Alex Miller submitted petition Thursday, calling for CEC to disqualify radical MK Hanin Zoabi from running in March elections.

'PA Sues Israel at ICC While Raising Generation of Terrorists'

MKs respond to Tel Aviv stabbing, accusing PA of 'educating generation with murder,' and warning now is a test of loyalty for Israeli Arabs.

MKs React to Screwdriver Stabbing: A Religious War for Jerusalem

Danon says Jews must be allowed to reach Kotel even if Arab movement limited; Chetboun urges 'we must whip and not be whipped.'

Likud MKs: The Goal Now is to Win the Elections

Likud members tell Arutz Sheva that the party's main goal now is to win as many seats as possible and defeat the Herzog and Livni.

Danon Concedes Defeat to Netanyahu in Likud Primaries

MK Danny Danon says PM Binyamin Netanyahu won the vote on the leadership for the Likud party, promises to work together with him.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Likud Prepares for a Primaries Showdown

Danon speaks about his challenge on Netanyahu for Likud leadership as roughly 100,000 party members head for the ballot boxes.

Fighting fire with fire

'If UN Recognizes Palestine, Israel Must Annex in Judea-Samaria'

Danon, challenging Netanyahu for Likud leadership, says if UN passes PA resolution this week, sovereignty must be Israel's answer.

Zoabi: Danon's Campaign Video 'Filled with Violence'

As she promised to do, MK Hanin Zoabi complains to police against MK Danon's animated campaign video, says it incites to violence.