Netanyahu to dispatch new envoy to US once Trump back in White House

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his ambassador in Washington, Michael Herzog, to extend his three-year term until US president-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, the Prime Minister’s Office says.

Netanyahu will announce a new envoy tomorrow, his office says.

“The Prime Minister thanked Ambassador Herzog for his work over the last three years, and for his significant professional contribution, especially during a challenging war period,” says the PMO.

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