The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/danny-danon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Danny Danon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/danny-danon/ 32 32 At UN Security Council, envoys blame Hezbollah for Lebanon violence, pan Israeli response https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-security-council-envoys-blame-hezbollah-for-lebanon-violence-pan-israeli-response/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834902 Assistant secretary-general says Israel's push into northern neighbor violates UN resolution, as does Hezbollah's refusal to disarm; France holds terror group, Iran responsible for fighting

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]]> Israel cuts ties with UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blasts-un-chief-for-adding-idf-to-war-zone-sexual-violence-blacklist/ Thu, 28 May 2026 22:21:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3832534 Jerusalem fumes over 'shameful,' 'baseless' placement on same list as Hamas; UN claims it verified 31 cases of abuse against male and female Palestinian detainees over past 3 years

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]]> US, Israel defend strikes on Iran as lawful at heated UN Security Council meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israel-defend-strikes-on-iran-as-lawful-at-heated-un-security-council-meeting/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:34:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765025 Islamic Republic's ambassador calls death of civilians amid joint attack a crime against humanity; US counterpart trades barbs over regime's mass killing of protesters last month

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]]> Israel backs United Nations vote voicing support for Ukraine, as US abstains https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-backs-united-nations-vote-voicing-support-for-ukraine-as-us-abstains/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:52:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761540 Israeli ambassador to UN says Jerusalem and Washington 'each have their own calculations'; FM Sa'ar announces 117 power generators will be sent to Kyiv region

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]]> UN chief threatens to refer Israel to World Court over laws targeting UNRWA https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-threatens-to-refer-israel-to-world-court-over-laws-targeting-unrwa/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733238 In letter to PM, Guterres says legislation violates obligations under international law; UN envoy Danon says UN chief threatening Israel instead of dealing with terror in agency

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]]> UN backs ICJ declaration that UNRWA isn’t infiltrated by Hamas; Israel denounces vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-backs-icj-declaration-that-unrwa-isnt-infiltrated-by-hamas-israel-denounces-vote/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3710707 Head of Palestinian welfare agency hails 'strong endorsement' from General Assembly; US slams 'unserious and biased' resolution, condemns UNWRA as 'a Hamas subsidiary complicit in Oct. 7'

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]]> France leads group of European nations recognizing Palestinian state at UN summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-leads-group-of-european-nations-recognizing-palestinian-state-at-un-summit/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648374&preview=true&preview_id=3648374 Macron and others recognize Palestine in defiance of US and Israel, which says two-state solution 'off the table' after Oct. 7; Abbas insists PA prepared to govern future state

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]]> Ex-hostage Naama Levy to diplomats in NY: ‘No greater crisis to work toward ending’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-naama-levy-to-diplomats-in-ny-no-greater-crisis-to-work-toward-ending/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:08:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646211 Former captive says time she was held in Gaza 'will remain carved into my body and soul'; father of US-born Omer Neutra, whose body is held in Strip, slams Israeli strike on Doha

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]]> UN overwhelmingly endorses non-binding call to establish Palestinian state without Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-overwhelmingly-endorses-call-to-establish-palestinian-state-without-hamas/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:45:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3640814 Resolution passed 142 to 10 condemns Oct. 7 massacre, calls on Hamas to free hostages; Israel, US vote against; Israel slams declaration, says it is a reward for Hamas

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]]> Israel’s UN envoy: Western leaders recognizing Palestinian state to ‘blow off steam’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-un-envoy-western-leaders-recognizing-palestinian-state-to-blow-off-steam/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:52:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628843 Danny Danon says 'disconnected' countries want to 'show they're doing something' at next month's UN General Assembly, though move won't have any impact beyond 'hindering' hostage talks

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]]> UN Security Council renews UNIFIL mission for one final year before shutdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-security-council-renews-unifil-mission-for-one-final-year-before-shutdown/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:23:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629613 Israel welcomes decision to end Lebanon peacekeeping force's mission after 48 years, saying it reflects recent 'positive developments' as Beirut moves to disarm Hezbollah

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]]> UK, France, Germany launch process to impose snapback sanctions on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-france-germany-launch-process-to-impose-snapback-sanctions-on-iran/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:55:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629574 US, Israel praise move as FM Sa'ar calls measures an 'important step' in countering Iranian nuclear ambitions; Tehran to continue talks with E3 before they take effect

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]]> UN chief warns Israel it may be put on sexual violence blacklist; in 1st, Hamas on list https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-warns-israel-it-may-be-put-on-sexual-violence-blacklist-in-1st-hamas-on-list/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:36:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3619265 In letter to Israeli envoy Danny Danon, Antonio Guterres cites 'grave concern' over sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees in prisons; Danon calls idea 'unfounded' and 'absurd'

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]]> Gunman kills 4, including off-duty police officer, in shooting at NYC office tower https://www.timesofisrael.com/gunman-kills-4-including-off-duty-police-officer-in-shooting-at-nyc-office-tower/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:30:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608597 Motive not yet known in attack at building housing financial firms, NFL headquarters; Israel's UN ambassador calls violence 'unacceptable'

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]]> UN and Israel trade blame on Gaza aid issues as criticism grows over hunger crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-and-israel-trade-blame-over-gaza-aid-issues-as-criticism-grows-over-hunger-crisis/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:42:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3604921 After Israel blames UN for aid bottleneck, spokesperson says approvals haven't been granted to pick up or distribute aid from sites in Strip; also rules out UN cooperation with GHF

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