Israel plans to run for UN Security Council

Israel plans to run for a rotating seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2019-2020, its UN Ambassador Ron Prosor said yesterday.

Mr Prosor told Reuters that Israel would face Germany and Belgium for one of two seats given to the “Western European and Others Group”. It will be the first time the country has put itself forward.

Although Israel has been vice-president of the UN General Assembly, it has never sat on the council. This prestigious position enables members to impose sanctions and authorise military force to support their decisions.

Mr Prosor said: “We’re going all out to win. It’s about time.”