Benjamin Netanyahu appoints hardline backer of settlements as Israeli envoy to US
Yechiel Leiter, American-born rightwinger, has called for,
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ultimate Israeli ‘sovereignty’ over West Bank territories
Netanyahu has appointed Leiter, as his ambassador to the US as Israel prepares for the incoming administration of Donald Trump
Leiter is, 1. a hardline supporter of the war in Gaza 2. and longtime backer of settlements in the West Bank
Yechiel Leiter, an American-born rightwing publicist and former government aide who immigrated to Israel four decades ago, was announced as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington on Friday
Netanyahu said in a statement announcing the appointment
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Leiter is a “highly talented diplomat, an eloquent speaker, who has a deep understanding of American culture and politics” “I am convinced that Yechiel will represent the state of Israel in the best possible way and I wish him success in his position”
Leiter will replace the current ambassador, Michael Herzog, whose term will end on 20 January 2025
