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Israel’s UN Ambassador Rejects U.S. Criticism as Opportunistic Politics

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon dismissed U.S. criticism of Israel as opportunistic politics.
Danon said most Americans still value the Israel-U.S. alliance, despite a Pew poll showing 62% view Israel negatively.
Danon dismissed UK, Canada and France sanctions on Israeli settlements as performative attempts to divert attention.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for arresting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant, noting the city lacks authority.

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Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon dismissed U.S. criticism of Israel as opportunistic politics.
Danon said most Americans still value the Israel-U.S. alliance, despite a Pew poll showing 62% view Israel negatively.
Danon dismissed UK, Canada and France sanctions on Israeli settlements as performative attempts to divert attention.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for arresting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant, noting the city lacks authority.