Inside the lion’s den: Israel is quietly regaining respect at the UN, Danny Danon tells 'Post'
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Danny Danon discusses Israel’s UN battle, changing alliances, UNIFIL, Guterres, and the future of Israeli diplomacy.
Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, has observed a shift in the UN's treatment of Israel since his return in 2024. Despite the hostile atmosphere following October 7, Danon reported that private admiration from diplomats, even from Muslim countries, is leading to tangible benefits such as intelligence cooperation and increased interest in Israeli defense technology.
While respect alone does not translate into votes, it is a critical asset for Israel. The UN alignments continue to change rapidly with shifts in governments, as seen in Latin America where Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil have shown a turnaround. Israel's relations with the Abraham Accords countries, particularly the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco, have strengthened.
However, Israel is less optimistic about Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords due to the impact of Hamas's attacks. Regarding UNIFIL, Israel's stance has changed to favor its withdrawal, as the force has not prevented Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon.
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