Washington has yet to appoint a new ambassador, and other key posts are empty, while events on the ground are forcing the US and Israel into a flurry of diplomatic activity

After lesser known banking executive emerges as frontrunner for envoy post, Jewish groups and lawmakers make frenzied push in favor of Robert Wexler, who they say is more qualified

According to Washington Post, Jewish banking official and former deputy secretary of state has edged out others, including Michael Adler, who will likely be ambassador to Belgium

Ex-envoy's name mentioned as possible candidate, along with energy guru Amos Hochstein and former Rep. Robert Wexler, as David Friedman prepares for post-ambassadorial life