The Blogs: A message to our enemies: Do not mistake Israeli democracy for weakness | Danny Danon

Danny Danon writes that Israel's record 77.7% voter turnout in the October 27 election should deter enemies. He warns Iran is rebuilding nuclear and missile programs after US-Israeli strikes, citing satellite images and an IRGC threat. Danon asserts Israeli military readiness and US-Israel cooperation.

Danny Danon, writing in The Times of Israel, argues that the high voter turnout in Israel's October 27 election—77.7%, the highest in the country's history—should serve as a warning to Israel's enemies not to mistake its democracy for weakness. He notes that Arab parties appear to have won an unprecedented number of seats. Danon, a former Israeli ambassador to the UN, warns that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear and ballistic missile programs after what he calls 'devastating joint US-Israeli strikes,' citing satellite images of renewed activity. He quotes an IRGC spokesperson threatening to turn Israel into 'scorched earth' and notes Iran's support for Hezbollah and Hamas. Danon asserts that Israel's military remains on high alert and that the election results show Israelis prioritize security. He frames the election as a demonstration of democratic resilience and reaffirms the US-Israel partnership.