WATCH: UN ambassadors mark Israel Independence Day
Dozens of United Nations ambassadors gathered on Tuesday to celebrate ahead of Israel's 78th Independence Day according to the Gregorian calendar, according to Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon. "Against every war, every threat,…
Assessment
The event signals a diplomatic counterweight to the frequent condemnations of Israel at the UN. Dozens of ambassadors attending an Israeli Independence Day reception suggests a reservoir of goodwill that operates beneath the public floor votes. Watch whether this informal support translates into tangible shifts in UN resolutions or voting patterns on Israel related matters.