Israel Envoy Calls for Falklands Talks, Embassy Denies Order

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, called for Britain and Argentina to pursue diplomatic talks over the Falkland Islands, while Israel’s embassy denied a report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered diplomats to support Argentina’s position. Danon said Israel recognized the importance Argentines attach to the issue and urged progress through diplomatic channels and in accordance with international-law principles. His remarks stopped short of formally recognizing Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the islands, which are administered by Britain and claimed by Argentina. A report attributed to unnamed Israeli government sources said Netanyahu had instructed diplomats to back Argentina’s call for talks and acknowledge its historical connection to the islands. The account was repeated in several reports, but its underlying basis was the same report citing unnamed sources. Embassy spokesman Alex Gandler rejected the claim on October 24, writing on X that no such directive existed. The denial leaves disputed whether Danon’s statement reflected an instruction from Netanyahu or a narrower diplomatic position. Neither Danon’s public remarks nor the...