The ambassador, and older brother to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, said that any annexation could jeopardize Israel's normalization efforts with Saudi Arabia.
At the UN, Rep. Stefanik will be a strong voice for protecting American security once again and holding the Iranian regime accountable for its malign activities.
Shelley is replacing Amir Hayek, who has been serving in the position since it was created on October 11, 2021; Yair Lapid appointed him during the brief Bennett-Lapid government.
It’s time for the US to appoint a Christian American ambassador to Israel. Mike Huckabee is an outstanding choice. I look forward to hosting him at my home for Shabbat.
First resident ambassador of Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem
The traditional vin d'honneur reception took place at Jerusalem's King David hotel, with new ambassadors meeting their colleagues from other countries.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz both announced Danon’s return to the UN, where he previously served as the country’s ambassador from 2015 to 2020.
Israel Katz: “I've instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors... in light of these countries' decisions to recognize a Palestinian state."
Earlier this month, Erdogan compared Netanyahu in a speech to some of history's known dictators, including Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin.