Danny Danon

Danon Blasts Obama Over Ceasefire Demand

"We need a break from the fire that is coming from the Obama administration," says MK following President's conversation with Netanyahu.

Watch: Danny Danon Tells BBC 'We Won't Sit Back and be Attacked'

Former Deputy Defense Minister defends IDF conduct in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

MK: Hamas Could've Abducted a Busload of Children

Former Deputy Defense Minister says Israel was surprised by the number and size of Hamas tunnels.

Netanyahu Fires Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon

Long-time critic of prime minister's leadership given the boot after criticism of ceasefire deal proves the last straw.

Minister Campaigns to Cut Electricity to Gaza

Israel's electricity and fuel allow Hamas to launch their rockets on Israeli citizens, Danny Danon notes.

Ministers Demand 'Whatever Needed to Destroy Hamas'

In Sderot Lapid says 'no sane country would tolerate this'; Danon leaves possibility of ground invasion on the table.

MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Livni, Begin War on Terror

Israeli leaders begin to express frustration at lack of deterrence against terrorism, amid rising tensions and unrest.

Danon: This Should Spell the End of Hamas

Deputy Defense Minister says the tragic end to the kidnapping should also spell the end for Hamas.

Deputy Minister Fires at UNHRC's 'Lack of Shame'

Danny Danon issues fierce condemnation of UN 'hypocrisy' after Israel repeatedly condemned over search for kidnapped teens.

Danon to PM: Why Are Terrorist Prisoners Having 'World Cup Fun?'

Despite a decision to 'toughen' conditions in Israeli prisons for Hamas terrorists, they are still enjoying World Cup Soccer.

Danon: Hypocritical EU Condemns Israel, Not Kidnappers

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon (Likud Beiteinu) demanded that 'hypocritical' EU countries stop funding PA terror

Deputy Minister Calls to Cut Off Electricity in Gaza, PA

Harsh measures needed to draw information out from Palestinian Arabs, get acknowledgement from the international community, Danon says.

Dept. Defense Minister: IDF Will Find Kidnappers and Punish them

After visiting abducted students' families, Dept. Defense Minister Danny Danon urges Israeli public to stand behind security forces,

Danon Demands: 'Cut Money to Unity PA After Gaza Attack'

After rocket attack, Deputy Minister calls on PM to cut all tax money collected by Israel for PA, which is now responsible for Gaza, too.

Arutz Sheva Interviews

MKs Welcome 'Dignified' President Rivlin

MK Danon and Lipman congratulate Rivlin over victory, note he 'believes our rights to Israel, and that there should be no Palestine.'

Danon: The Left Should Take Some Tranquilizers

It's time for the left to calm down, says Deputy Defense Minister in wake of condemnations of the settlement enterprise.

MK Danon Blasts PA Funding: 'It's Not the Money it's the Morals'

Deputy Defense Min. says that the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006 bans US funding Hamas. Download exclusive audio interview.

US Vows to 'Work With' Palestinian Arab 'Unity' Government

State Department insists that PLO officials are in charge of 'unity' government - despite the fact that strings are being pulled by Hamas.

Danon Warns 'US Aid Now Directly Funds Terror'

Deputy Defense Minister slams support for newly declared PLO unity government, 'pretty wrapping' for terror attacks and murder.

NY Israel Day Concert Will Denounce 'Two-State Delusion'

Dr. Paul Brody, chairman of concert featuring senior politicians speaking, says message will be 'not one inch of Israel.'

Livni 'Out of Control' and Must be Stopped, MK Says

MK Danny Danon told Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that he had to restrain 'out of control' Justice Minister Tzipi Livni.

Danon: Livni Should be Dismissed as Chief Negotiator

Deputy Defense Minister says Livni is harming Israel's diplomatic efforts by meeting PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Israel's US Ambassador Defends Kerry From Minister's Criticism

Ambassador Dermer denounces Deputy Minister Danon on Twitter, after Danon slams Kerry's 'apartheid' comment in article.

Danon: Abbas Becoming a Professor of Terrorism

Deputy Defense Minister slams the speech by Abbas before the PLO Central Council.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'As Soon as Terrorists Board the Bus, I Will Resign'

Deputy Minister Danny Danon reiterates intent to resign if prisoner deal goes through, calls coalition tensions 'test' for Bennett, Likud.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

Politicians Uneasy Over Pollard Deal

Several top MKs and Ministers express reservations over deal, note security risk for Israel.

Deputy Minister Urges Israel to Stand Strong Over Role in Talks

Deputy Minister Ze'ev Elkin, in Arutz Sheva interview, explains why Israel should stand strong - and prevent capitulating to PA.

Danon: Freeing Pollard Has Nothing to do With Freeing Terrorists

Danny Danon reiterates threat to resign his post if more terrorists were released – even if Jonathan Pollard was part of the deal.

Terror Victims Families March Against Releases

Families of victims of terror attacks marched in Netanya, demanding that the government not release more terrorists

Danon Snubbed at Likud Presidium Conference

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu claims decision is not about ideology, as tensions between the two escalate.

Deputy Minister Would Rather Resign Than See Terrorists Released

Danny Danon, in Arutz Sheva interview, declares that principles come before politics - and that a fourth release can open a Pandora's box.

Jewish Home Leaving Coalition Over Terrorist Releases?

MK allegedly tells women's organization that fourth batch of terror releases a 'red line' for Jewish Home.

Congress Told: Stop 'Sick Perversion' Of Terror Release

ZOA Israel submits bereaved parents' letter to Congress, warns America not to be complicit in making terrorists 'heroes.'

Learn Toughness from Putin, Terror Victim Urges Netanyahu

US citizen Dr. Bauer, a terror victim, joins protest against next planned release of terrorists.

Terror Victim's Father: Let's Not be Suckers Yet Again

Ron Kerman, whose daughter was killed in a terror attack, supports Danny Danon's threat to quit his post if more terrorists are freed.

Netanyahu's Associates: If Danon Doesn't Quit, He'll be Fired

"You don't threaten the prime minister," say sources close to Netanyahu after Danon threatens to resign over terrorist release.

Deputy Minister Threatens to Resign Over Terrorist Release

MK Danny Danon (Likud) says he won't 'sit in a government that releases terrorists in exchange for Tzipi Livni's fantasies.'

Danon: PA 'Has Livni Wrapped Around Their Little Finger'

The PA is still negotiating only to ensure that Israel releases more terrorists. Israel should not play along, MK Danny Danon said

Ministers Tell Kerry 'Condemn Terror, Not Jewish State'

Ministers slam Kerry statement on recognition 'mistake' during rocket barrage, say Washington is living in an 'illusion.'

Peace Deal 'Moving Further Away,' Says Netanyahu

PM says PA's refusal to recognize Jewish state is a 'deal-breaker' for talks; calls for a strong government.

Danon: Netanyahu's Behavior Reminiscent of Sharon's

Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's framework "is trying to turn us into Meretz. That's not going to happen."

Danon to Netanyahu: Likud Builds, it Does Not Destroy

Deputy Defense Minister responds to PM Netanyahu, who said that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of a peace deal.

'Do Not Bow to US Pressure' for Framework Agreement

Deputy Defense Minister urges Netanyahu to 'uphold Likud's values,' protect Israel's security and borders during meeting with Obama.

Danon Saves Falling Photographer

Deputy Defense Minister leaped to the rescue as photographer fell off stage at Beit Shemesh.

Danon: We Don't Need Permission to Pray at Kotel

Min. Danon sarcastically said the Jewish people 'are grateful' to Mahmoud Abbas for 'recognizing the Jewish right to pray at the Kotel'.

Danon: ‘Washington is Watching’ E1 Rally

Deputy Defense Minister says rally near Maaleh Adumim will send ‘critically important message.’

Danon Slams PM’s ‘Sharon-Style Fear Campaign’

Danon accuses PM of anti-democratic ‘threats, fear campaign’ to prevent criticism of Kerry plan.

Danon: We Won't Buckle Under Kerry's Pressure

Deputy Defense Minister says US Secretary of State John Kerry's ideas fit Meretz's platform, but Likud is a different story.

'Kerry Never Meant to Threaten Israel,' State Department Claims

US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Kerry threatened Israel with boycotts.

Netanyahu: Kerry's Boycott Threats 'Immoral and Unjust'

Prime Minister slams renewed US threats to boycott Israel, declares that he will not concede over Israel's security interests.

John Kerry Threatens Israel With Boycotts if Talks Fail

Dept. Defense Minister responds to new boycott threats by US Sec. of State Kerry: 'Friends don't put ultimatums on Israel's security.'

Danon: Kerry's Peace Plan Won't Happen

Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's plan, as outlined in the New York Times, is "dangerous and detached from reality."

In Holocaust 'America and US Jews Did Nothing'

After Bennett asks where US was in Holocaust during Auschwitz visit, Langfan cites Yad Vashem historical analysis to answer.

'Where was the US During the Holocaust?'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett, Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon react to seeing Auschwitz for the first time.

'Likud MKs Critical of Netanyahu Can Leave Govt.'

Source in Netanyahu's office says Likud MKs opposing proposal to put PA over Jews can quit, adds Bennett can leave too.

Report: Likud Nationalists Planning ‘Rebellion’

MKs Hotovely, Elkin, among those reportedly planning to defy Netanyahu in case of land concessions.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

It's official: the US approves waiver of select sanctions in Iran, claims Iran has begun curbing nuclear program.

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

At special Knesset session, both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Canadian Premier Stephen Harper vow to stop nuclear Iran.

Danon to Illegal Aliens: Passports First, Then Talks

Deputy Defense Minister says the government will be happy to hear illegal aliens’ complaints – after they go through passport control.