Egypt names Atef Sayed Al-Ahl its new ambassador to Israel

Diplomat to arrive in Jerusalem later in the week

Aaron Kalman is a former writer and breaking news editor for the Times of Israel

Atef Sayed Al-Ahl was named the new Egyptian ambassador to Israel and was set to arrive in Jerusalem for his official appointment later in the week, according to reports published on Sunday.

Sayed will replace outgoing ambassador Yasser Reda. The placement was one in a series of new diplomatic appointments by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and his government.

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