Danny Danon

In this file photo taken on September 20, 2017, Chile's then-president Michelle Bachelet addresses the 72nd UN General Assembly at the United Nations in New. (AFP Photo/Jewel Samad)

August 10, 2018, 10:08 pm

UN approves Chilean ex-president as new human rights chief

Israel mum on appointment of Michelle Bachelet as UNHCR head, despite her past criticism of country, perceived sympathy for Palestinians

By AFP and Raphael Ahren

In this September 21, 2016 file photo, then Chilean President Michelle Bachelet speaks during the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

August 9, 2018, 3:04 pm

Despite past criticism, Israel mum on new UN human rights chief

Ramallah also does not publicly comment on appointment of Chile's Michelle Bachelet; Israeli envoy merely rejoices at departure of outgoing high commissioner

By Raphael Ahren

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make their way to the Oval Office for a meeting at the White House on March 5, 2018. (AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan)

August 8, 2018, 9:57 am

Netanyahu to meet Trump on sidelines of UN confab

Future of Iran sanctions to top the agenda during September talks in New York, Israeli envoy Danon says, also confirming his term has been extended

By Raphael Ahren

View of a plenum session of the Knesset, July 2, 2018. (Flash90)

July 30, 2018, 4:46 pm

27 gone out of 120: Knesset sees record number of dropouts

Almost a quarter of lawmakers have given up their seats since being elected in 2015, and the number is likely to rise

By TOI staff

View of the trail left in the sky by a Patriot missile that was fired to intercept a Syrian jet entering Israel from Syria, as seen in the northern Israeli city of Safed, on July 24, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)

July 25, 2018, 7:01 am

Syria says response to fighter jet’s downing ‘will come soon enough’ — report

Official tells Lebanese news site 'Damascus is in no hurry to enter a war with Israel' but promises a reaction; Russia said to protest to Israeli officials over incident

By TOI staff and AP

United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov speaks at a press conference during a visit to the Gaza Strip on July 15, 2018. (Wissam Nassar/Flash90)

July 25, 2018, 5:29 am

UN Mideast envoy: Israel, Hamas were ‘minutes away’ from war

Nikolay Mladenov tells Security Council unless sides begin to work for true change, 'another explosion is almost a certainty'; Israeli envoy Danon says Hamas 'holding Gaza hostage'

By Agencies and TOI staff

Israeli soldiers are photographed at the Tel Saki hill in the Golan Heights across the border from the Daraa province in Syria on July 24, 2018. (AFP/JALAA MAREY)

July 24, 2018, 11:54 pm

Israel tried to contact Syrian pilot before shooting down jet, envoy to UN says

Army now reportedly believes plane crossed into Israel accidentally, but Danny Danon says military had to act quickly without knowing its intention

By TOI staff and AP

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at UN Headquarters, July 24, 2018 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP)

July 24, 2018, 9:53 pm

Despite US cuts, Haley accuses world of failing to fund Palestinians

At Security Council, US envoy rebukes Iran and others for giving speeches but no cash to UNRWA; vows US won't continue 'feeding hands that bite'

By Raphael Ahren

Masked gunmen from the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, a military wing of the Hamas terror group, march with their weapons, during a large-scale drill across the Gaza strip, March 25, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

June 27, 2018, 3:57 am

Israel praises UN condemnation of terrorists’ use of human shields

Envoy Danny Danon calls update to counter-terrorism strategy an 'important step in our activities to change the rules of the game at the UN'

By TOI staff and AP

American billionaire investor Warren Buffet. (Big R/Flash90)

June 14, 2018, 10:56 am

Warren Buffett helps raise $80 million in Israel Bonds

The billionaire businessman and philanthropist hosted three Israel Bonds events in the past 18 months, raising investments totaling $290 million

By JTA

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley talks with Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon before a vote in the General Assembly June 13, 2018 in New York. (AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERT)

June 14, 2018, 3:49 am

The silver lining in the UN’s almost-condemnation of Hamas

Despite another bitter diplomatic defeat for Israel, ostensible cracks in General Assembly's automatic majority against Jewish state offer some solace

By Raphael Ahren

Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour (white hair) passes by US Ambassador Nikki Haley (seated) during voting, to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza, in the General Assembly June 13, 2018 in New York. (AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERT)

June 14, 2018, 1:08 am

UN General Assembly condemns Israel for ‘excessive’ force at Gaza border

After US amendment censuring Hamas is rejected on procedural grounds, 120 countries vote in favor of resolution calling for 'protection' for Palestinian civilians

By Raphael Ahren

In this May 22, 2010 photo, a Hezbollah fighter stands behind an empty rocket launcher while explaining various tactics and weapons used against Israeli soldiers on the battlefield. (AP/Hussein Malla)

June 9, 2018, 5:52 pm

Israel says Hamas working with Hezbollah to train ‘thousands’ in Lebanon

'Israel will not stand by idly,' says envoy to UN, after Lebanese daily reports terror groups setting up training camps, missile factories

By TOI staff

People participate in the annual Celebrate Israel Parade on June 3, 2018, in New York City. (Kena Betancur/Getty Images/AFP)

June 3, 2018, 11:35 pm

With flags and tight security, New York celebrates Israel’s 70th birthday

Tens of thousands march in the 54th annual Celebrate Israel parade up Fifth Avenue in a day of festivities that was culminating in a 'giant block party' in Times Square

By Danielle Ziri

Israel Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon (l) and other ambassadors to the UN. (Israel delegation to UN)

June 3, 2018, 9:53 pm

Israel’s UN ambassador leads delegates in support of Israel at NY march

In first, NY march sees envoys from Canada, Germany, Spain, Thailand, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Ukraine, Romania and others join Danny Danon

By TOI staff