‘We are not going anywhere’: Danon defends Jewish communities in West Bank at UN meeting

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon told the Security Council that Jewish communities in the West Bank will remain and grow, rejecting claims they are obstacles to peace. He cited historical and biblical ties, and accused the Council of a double standard on 'settler violence' versus Palestinian attacks.

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon addressed the Security Council on Tuesday, reaffirming that Jewish communities in the West Bank will remain and continue to grow, rejecting claims that they are obstacles to peace. In a video posted to X, Danon said, 'We are not going anywhere. Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria.' He described the communities as 'permanent homes, thriving neighborhoods where families live' and cited the Jewish people's historical and biblical connection to the land. Danon also accused the Security Council of applying a double standard by focusing on Israeli 'settler violence' while giving less attention to Palestinian terrorist attacks, stating, 'That is not justice. That is prejudice.' The remarks came during a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the West Bank.