Israeli Ambassador Slams International Criticism Over War Against Hamas, Calls for Stronger Action on Hostages

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon has responded to international criticism from the U.K., France, and Canada over Israel's war against Hamas terrorists, emphasizing the country's determination to bring home all hostages held captive. Danon expressed frustration that the international community has not placed more pressure on Hamas over the hostages, urging those countries to make stronger statements on their behalf. The war will not end until all hostages are released, according to Danon, who criticized international criticism as "unacceptable and shameful."

Key Takeaways:

• Israel has 58 hostages in Gaza, and the war will not end until all of them are released, according to Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon.
• The joint statement issued by the leaders of the U.K., France, and Canada condemned Israel's military operations in Gaza, criticizing the humanitarian situation and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
• Israeli Ambassador Danon took issue with remarks made by Tom Fletcher, the U.N.'s undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs, who accused Israel of committing genocide during his speech before the U.N. Security Council.
• The Israeli government has allowed aid into Gaza, but only through NGOs that ensure Hamas does not infiltrate their ranks or loot aid intended for civilians.
• Israeli Ambassador Danon expressed support for the U.S. initiative to replace the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) with a new U.S.-backed aid mechanism.
• Danon criticized the U.N.'s role in the region, saying that UNRWA will not have anything connected to Israel and that the U.N. should take part in humanitarian efforts rather than boycott them.

Statistics:

• 58: The number of hostages held captive in Gaza by Hamas.
• 2 months: The duration of the time Israel kept its borders closed before allowing NGOs to deliver aid to Gaza.
• 1 aid crossing: The proposed increase in aid crossings to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Sources:

• Fox News Digital, exclusive interview with Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon
• The Jerusalem Post conference in New York
• The joint statement issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada
• The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
• The United Nations (UN) Security Council speech by Tom Fletcher, U.N.'s undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs
• X, comments by Fletcher referencing Israel's temporary permission to deliver limited aid
• Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the secretary-general.