'It will be harder for us': Israel's UN ambassador warns of challenges following Democratic midterm victory

Speaking to i24NEWS, Danon said a vocal minority of anti-Israel politicians was increasingly dominating the debate despite bipartisan support for the US-Israel alliance. "So it will be harder for us," he acknowledged, adding that Israel would continue working with allies across the political spectrum.

Danon also criticized newly elected Michigan lawmaker Abdul El-Sayed, who campaigned against US military funding for Israel. He argued that El-Sayed would oppose Israel regardless of its policies, including the current Gaza ceasefire. Danon maintained that Democrats should lead from the political center rather than the extremes.

Addressing President Donald Trump's announcement that annual US military aid to Israel would end, Danon suggested future defense cooperation could increasingly involve joint investments. Highlighting systems such as Iron Dome, he argued that Israeli-American military technology benefits both countries. "We will put our money. The US would invest their money," he said.

Danon also rejected suggestions that Israel was responsible for the ongoing Iran war and rising American energy prices. Responding to Vice President JD Vance's assessment of Republican midterm defeats, he insisted Washington had independently decided to attack Iran, although Israel supported the operation. "It's very easy always to blame Israel for everything. But that's not the case," he said.

Asked whether Trump might pursue an agreement with Tehran that failed to meet Israel's security requirements, Danon insisted Israel would defend itself independently. "We will always do whatever is necessary to protect ourselves," he said.

Danon also expressed confidence that Washington would continue using its UN veto to protect Israel, despite growing challenges in Congress.