Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said Tuesday that the emerging Lebanon agreement is bad news for Hezbollah and Iran and good news for peace. Danon emphasized Israel does not want to stay in Lebanon, only to ensure northern residents can sleep safely without the Hezbollah rocket threat, adding that implementation is what matters now. His statement follows a series of Israeli officials and analysts who have assessed the deal as a strategic setback for Iran and its proxy.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon on Tuesday offered a positive assessment of the emerging security agreement with Lebanon, framing it as a setback for Hezbollah and Iran and progress toward peace. 'This agreement is bad news for Hezbollah, bad news for Iran, and good news for peace,' Danon said. He stressed that Israel does not seek a prolonged presence in Lebanon but aims only to ensure the safety of northern residents from the threat of Hezbollah rockets. 'Implementation is what matters now,' he added.
Danon's statement marks a shift from his earlier, more critical position. On June 17, as The Zioneer reported, Danon called the emerging US-Iran framework agreement 'very bad for Israel, bad for the Gulf states, and bad for the United States,' arguing that President Trump's eagerness to conclude talks had allowed Iran to improve its negotiating position. Tuesday's remarks are more supportive of the deal, emphasizing its benefits for Israel's security and its impact on Iran and Hezbollah.
The assessment aligns with a growing chorus of Israeli officials and analysts. Minister Eli Cohen called the Lebanon deal 'excellent for Israel and a very harsh blow to Hezbollah and Iran' on Sunday, while analysts have described Hezbollah as enraged and the deal as a strong regional signal. Prime Minister Netanyahu has also characterized the agreement as a major defeat for Iran. Danon's comments add a key diplomatic voice to the developing consensus within Israel's security establishment.
- DevelopingMinister Eli Cohen: Lebanon deal excellent for Israel, harsh blow to Hezbollah and Iran
- StrongNetanyahu sees Lebanon deal as major setback for Iran, pushes for broad coalition
- DevelopingIsraeli analysts: Lebanon deal sends strong signal, Hezbollah 'furious'
- DevelopingDanon: Trump's eagerness to finish talks let Iran improve its negotiating position
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