The Israeli government unanimously agreed on Sunday to appoint Likud lawmaker Danny Danon as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, replacing current ambassador Gilad Erdan.
Danon previously held this position and will soon be serving a second term. Danon’s appointment to this important position comes at a particularly important time, as he is expected to represent Israel on the international stage as the country faces challenges both at home and abroad.
“Proud to return to serve the State of Israel as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations at this critical time,” he said on Twitter.
“As Israel faces fighting on many fronts, each of us must do the best we can within the limits of our skills and experience,” he said in an earlier statement. “This is how I have acted in the past, and this is how I will continue to act in the future.”
“In the face of the diplomatic terrorism that has recently come to a head, I cannot help but reveal the truth and take pride in the Israeli people and our common future,” he concluded.
Avichai Boalon, a former member of the Israeli parliament (Knesset), is expected to replace Danon in the party.
