J Street slams PM’s appointment of ‘extremist settler’ as next envoy to US

The left-wing J Street lobby blasts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appointment of “extremist settler” Yechiel Leiter as next Israeli ambassador to the US.

The dovish pro-Israel group says the appointment “is a blaring warning siren about the intentions of Netanyahu and his far-right allies. Like last time, Trump and Netanyahu will promote annexation above the peace and safety of Israelis and Palestinians.”

“As Ambassador, Dr. Leiter should ensure he engages with the profound concerns of the vast majority of Jewish Americans and Democratic Members of Congress who oppose annexation and want to see hostages returned and an end to the war in Gaza,” J Street adds.

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