Inside the lion’s den: Israel is quietly regaining respect at the UN, Danny Danon tells 'Post'

Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the UN, notes a surprising improvement in Israel's standing at the organization, despite initial post-October 7 hostility. While public votes remain challenging, Danon observes increased private respect and admiration for Israel's military capabilities among diplomats, including from Muslim countries. This has led to concrete results in intelligence cooperation, trade, and interest in defense technology, particularly from Latin American nations like Venezuela and Colombia.

• Danon now advocates for the withdrawal of UNIFIL, a shift from his previous stance, and seeks direct coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
• He also eagerly anticipates the departure of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating, "Anyone would be better than Guterres."
• Despite ongoing challenges, Danon emphasizes the importance of Israel's continued presence and vocal advocacy at the UN to counter isolation and build coalitions.