Danon to Arutz Sheva: ‘We can do more in the UN’
July 13, 2016Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon spoke with Arutz Sheva about the IDF intelligence he presented to the UN Security Council yesterday (Tuesday).
“Ten years after the Second Lebanon War we showed the UN that Hezbollah have continued their military build-up, transforming villages into military outposts,” the Ambassador said, “we asked the UN to take action against this military build-up, because it’s only a matter of time before these missiles are used against Israeli civilians in another conflict. We will do whatever is necessary to protect our people.”
When asked who in the UN he thinks can be influenced by this information, Danon said “we know here at the UN it’s not easy, but we present the information because we believe you can’t argue with the facts. When the ambassadors saw the pictures they understood that when the inevitable next conflict comes we will have to take action to retaliate and will be forced to damage those villages.”
Danon expressed hope that the UN Security Council will take action against Hezbollah in order to avoid the damage which would be caused by such a confrontation.
The Ambassador was then asked whether, upon reflection on his time in the UN, his role is mainly that of damage control in the face of overwhelming bias and hostility, or whether he thinks that some positive developments can be achieved through the international body.
“I came here to fight, to protect the truth, and to defend Israel; we do this day in and day out. Sometimes we also have victories. 3 weeks ago I was elected to head the UN Legal Committee, and being the first Israeli to head a UN committee is a great honor,” replied Danon.
He ended on a hopeful note. “I believe we can do more here in the UN. We shouldn’t be afraid. We’re very proud to be a strong democracy, and a full member of the United Nations.”
Similar posts
-
Israel Is Held To A Higher Standard Than Any Country
April 25, 2024In the intricate tapestry of global affairs, one nation stands out for enduring scrutiny and condem...
-
Israel Has The Most Moral Military In The World
April 10, 2024In the heart of a region often riddled with conflict, Israel stands out not only for its technologi...
-
The Resilience of the Israeli People
April 2, 2024Visitors from around the world have seen Hamas's October 7th Massacre's destruction in southern Isr...
-
Israel: Small Size, Big Impact
March 21, 2024Nestled along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is a land of immense historical sig...
-
Israelis Are Fighting For Their Lives
February 21, 2024By Jonathan S. Tobin The world looks a lot different from Kibbutz Kfar Aza than it does in the U...
-
Over 2 Million Arabs Live In Israel
January 23, 2024In the complex landscape of the Middle East, where diverse cultures and identities intersect, Israe...
-
'Fauda' Star Idan Amedi Injured Fighting in Gaza
January 8, 2024Despite the severity of his injuries, Amedi's father assured Israeli news channels that his life is...
-
Israel Is A Great Country To Live In
December 28, 2023Nestled at the crossroads of the Middle East, Israel stands as a vibrant and dynamic nation, offeri...