(Politico) Danny Danon - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in December Israel's intent to compete for a seat on the UN Security Council. Israel has set the ambitious goal of obtaining one of the three non-permanent seats on the council allotted to the Western Europe and Others (WEOG) regional grouping in 2019. To do so we must convince two-thirds of General Assembly members. It is time for Israel to take its place as a leader in the world's premiere international organization. Our country is qualified, well equipped and well prepared for this important role. Israel's willingness, and unique expertise, in humanitarian missions around the world is unparalleled. Our sought-after technology has been used for everything from securing the Pope's visit to Africa, to helping to relieve terrible droughts. Whether it's extracting survivors from a devastating earthquake in Turkey or treating the wounded from a typhoon in the Philippines, Israel is always first on site to help our fellow nations. By electing Israel to serve on the Security Council, the members of the UN will make a strong statement finally accepting the Jewish state as a full and equal member. More importantly, the international community will gain a leader committed to tirelessly furthering the noble goals upon which the parliament of nations was founded almost 72 years ago. The writer is Israel's ambassador to the UN.
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