UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, delivered a powerful message during a session of the UN Security Council, vowing that Israel would not remain silent in the face of atrocities committed against innocent minorities near its borders.

“We are guided by our unshakable moral compass. We will not stand idly by while innocent minorities are slaughtered, just kilometres away from the Israeli family members,” Danon declared, underscoring Israel’s moral and national imperative to act.

His remarks come amid escalating violence in the region, where reports of mass killings and persecution of minority groups have triggered international alarm. Danon emphasized Israel’s responsibility—not only to its citizens but to broader humanitarian principles.

The ambassador’s address struck a chord in the chamber, drawing both praise and criticism as Security Council members weighed their responses to the unfolding humanitarian crisis. Israel’s position remains that inaction is not an option when the lives of vulnerable populations are at stake.

Danon’s comments reflect a broader Israeli policy stance that blends national security concerns with what officials describe as a moral duty to protect human life, regardless of borders.