Israel’s ambassador to the UN - Danny Danon
Is Israel making wise choices from its position of strength? HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon.
In the turbulent recent history of the Middle East, has there ever been a time when Israel has seemed more powerful – militarily, diplomatically and economically? Israel has the fulsome support of the Trump Administration and also has common strategic interests with Saudi Arabia and Arab nations preoccupied with perceived threats from Iran. HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon. Is Israel making wise choices from its position of strength?
Image: Danny Danon (Credit: European Photopress Agency)
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