PM announces Yechiel Leiter to serve as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington

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8 November 2024, 3:07 pm

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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Yechiel Leiter, whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tapped to serve as Israel's next ambassador to the US, is applauded during Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, after the prime minister tells the story of Leiter's son, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip; July 24, 2024. (Screen capture via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially announces that Yechiel Leiter will be Israel’s next ambassador to the United States.

The US-born Leiter, who holds a PhD from Haifa University, has served as deputy director-general of the Education Ministry, chief of staff of then-finance minister Netanyahu and acting chairman of the Ports Authority.

“Yechiel Leiter is a highly talented diplomat, an eloquent speaker, and has a deep understanding of American culture and politics,” says Netanyahu in a statement. “I am convinced that Yechiel will represent Israel in the best possible way, and I wish him success in his role.”