Danny Danon tops the news as Israel’s UN ambassador, back in the post since 2024 after a 2015–2020 stint. Kid-gloves resume: Likud MP, ex-Knesset, former envoy.
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has called on Secretary of State Rubio to disclose what the United States knows about Israel’s nuclear weapons program, including warheads, launchers, enrichment, and nuclear doctrine, amid the Israel–Iran conflict. The letter argues that silence undermines regional nonproliferation policy and raises escalation risks.
The UN has added Israel to its annual list of parties credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence, prompting Israel to sever ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and suspend contact with his office while he remains in post. The report cites verified cases in detention and during military operations and includes allegations against Israeli security forces.
Colombia’s president has sparked international backlash by posting the Nazi slogan “Heil Hitler,” drawing condemnations from Israeli leaders and Latin American lawmakers. The remarks have intensified scrutiny ahead of the June 21 runoff, with critics warning against references that distort Holocaust memory and destabilize democratic debate.