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Israel Praises UAE Envoy for UN Chief Post, Stops Short of Endorsement
Ambassador Danny Danon stated Israel will not publicly endorse UAE Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General, though he praised her skills.
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What happened
- 01Israel will not publicly endorse UAE Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General, said Danny Danon.
- 02Danny Danon praised Nusseibeh's skills but noted Israel does not publicly back any candidate.
- 03Israel seeks a UN Secretary-General successor committed to fighting antisemitism and reforming the UN.
- 04Danny Danon criticized the record of current UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- 05Expanding the Abraham Accords is a key diplomatic priority for Israel's next government.
- 06Israel maintains a strong relationship with the UAE, Nusseibeh's home country.
Danon criticized the record of current Secretary-General António Guterres and emphasized Israel's priority for a successor committed to fighting antisemitism and reforming the UN. He also highlighted expanding the Abraham Accords as a key diplomatic goal for the next Israeli government. The UN Security Council recommends a candidate for the General Assembly's appointment.
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