Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that Science, Technology and Space Minister Danny Danon is slated to become Israel's new ambassador to the United Nations. Danon has been a Knesset member for the Likud since 2009 and chairs the Likud Central Committee. He will be replacing outgoing Ambassador Ron Prosor, and is expected to begin his new role in the fall. "The United Nations is an important platform at this time, and I am sure that Danny will fight with all his might to present the truth in the international arena," said Netanyahu of the appointment. Danon thanked the prime minister, saying, "I will do everything possible to promote Israel's positions to the world." Danon previously served as deputy defense minister, but was dismissed after voicing harsh criticism of the government at the beginning of Operation Protective Edge.
