Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon revealed Tuesday that representatives from Gulf states are approaching Israel behind the scenes, trying to understand where the confrontation with Iran is headed. “They’re asking what’s the next step, what’s happening,” Danon said in an interview with Tal Meir.
Danon noted that regional dynamics have shifted in recent years. “In the past it was together, we were really in the same boat, but today you have countries that are literally under attack, and we’re not currently part of that.”
1+Israel’s UN ambassador said understanding is growing across the region that the Iranian threat isn’t directed only at Israel. “Iran is a threat to the entire world. People here already understand that,” he emphasized. “The Americans are preparing for escalation. President Trump is saying things very clearly.”
Danon added that at this stage Israel hasn’t been asked to participate actively in offensive action, but didn’t rule out that it could still happen. “We are definitely on alert, prepared, and following developments.”
1+Israel’s UN ambassador also attacked European countries that he said are making things difficult for the United States. “There are countries in Europe that won’t let them refuel planes. There are countries in Europe that won’t even let them fly over their airspace. It’s simply chutzpah, it’s hypocrisy.”
Danon concluded by emphasizing that Israel will continue standing with Washington. “We support the United States, we’ll work alongside it, and of course we’re also preparing for the scenario where we’ll need to go back and do the work again ourselves.”