Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon urged the PA to instead reform itself and “stop incitement of terrorism.”
Palestinian Authority envoy Riyad Mansour has dropped his bid to preside over the U.N. General Assembly following diplomatic efforts by several countries, Israel’s ambassador to the world body said on Thursday.
Ambassador Danny Danon said Mansour withdrew his candidacy on Wednesday for an appointment for the 2026-27 session, which the Palestinians had sought with backing from the Arab Group.
Danon welcomed the move, calling the bid “yet another attempt to turn the U.N. General Assembly into a political circus against Israel and to bolster the status of the Palestinian delegation through the back door.” He urged the Palestinians to instead “stop incitement of terrorism” and reform the Palestinian Authority.