Danny Danon

Gulf nations take lead on Iran at UN while Europe weakens stance, Danon tells 'Post' - interview

While sharply criticizing European countries, the ambassador noted that regional rivals had set aside their differences to face a common threat.

Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations headquarters on March 11, 2026 in New York City.
FILE PHOTO: People and rescue forces work following an Israel strike on a school in Minab, Iran, February 28, 2026.

US says it wouldn't deliberately target a school after Iran said over 160 killed in strike

RIYAD H. MANSOUR, Palestinian Permanent Observer to the United Nations, shakes hands with Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Permanent Representative of Panama to the UN, before a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

Permanent Observer for Palestine withdraws candidacy for UN Presidency

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon.

Netanyahu calls to 'bring peace, prosperity to Israel, region,' at meeting with UN ambassadors


Israel mourns Bibas family, Oded Lifshitz at UN

"As we stand here today, a hole has been torn in the heart of the Jewish people, a wound that will never heal, a hole that will never be forgotten," said Danny Danon.

 CANDLES ARE lit in memory of Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, and her children, Ariel and Kfir, in Kiryat Gat, this past Saturday night. Shiva is not only an acknowledgment of loss; it is also a structured path back to life, says the writer.

'Depraved monsters': World reacts to Hamas withholding Shiri Bibas, details of Ariel, Kfir's deaths

As the news of the Bibas kids being identified by forensics and Shiri Bibas not having been one of the remains sent back to Israel, many people expressed their condolences and anger online.

 People gather at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv amid the release of the four slain hostages, Shir, Ariel and Kfir Bibas in addition to Oded Lifshitz.

Danon calls on UN's Guterres to condemn Hamas's 'cruel, inhumane' hostage treatment

Danon addressed the physical condition of the returned hostages, calling it "clear evidence of war crimes" by Hamas.

 Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 18, 2024.

Danon to ‘Post’: Era of change at UN on Israel possible now under Trump

Danon said that, based on his past experience during Trump’s first term when he was the Israeli ambassador to the UN, a change in attitude is possible.

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon addresses the UN General Assembly in New York. September 22, 2024.

UNRWA has failed in its mandate, will cease operations in Israel by Thursday, Danon tells 'Post'

The org's chief tells the UN it has been the target of a "fierce disinformation campaign" to "portray the agency as a terrorist organization."

 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025

'Our children deserve more': Ambassador Danon slams UNSC silence over Bibas children

"Colleagues, perhaps you have forgotten about little Kfir Bibas, but I promise you, we haven't," Israel's envoy to the UN said.

 Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City. November 25, 2024.

UNRWA debate to resurface as Israel, UN gridlocked over replacement organization

UN Security Council to debate UNRWA's future after Israel banned cooperation, as Ambassador Danon calls for alternative aid organizations in Gaza.

 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian question, in November.

Danon to ‘Post’: Guterres’s attitude towards Israel ‘unacceptable’ - interview

Danon told the 'Post that Guterres equates Israel with Hamas, which 'creates a moral equation that puts the victim and the aggressor on the same side'

 UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres.

‘What would we do?’: Nikki Haley reflects on how US would react to an Oct. 7

Haley continues to note her belief that the United States "owes one of our dearest friends in the world, Israel, support, and the fact that they've been through what was our 9/11 moment.

 US former ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024.

Israeli diplomacy to take centerstage at upcoming ‘Post’ Miami summit

The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit will take place on December 9-10 at the Shul at Bal Harbour in Miami, Florida.

 L to R: Gilad Erdan, Ofir Akunis, and Danny Danon in front of Israeli and US flags