Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has officially selected Dr. Yechiel Leiter to serve as Israel’s new Ambassador to the United States, as confirmed in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday.
Previously, Dr. Leiter worked closely with Netanyahu, serving as his chief of staff when Netanyahu was Finance Minister. He is set to assume his new position on January 10.
In November 2023, Leiter’s son, Major Moshe Yedidya, tragically lost his life while fighting in Gaza.
“Dr. Leiter has held senior roles in Israel’s public service, including serving as Deputy Director-General of the Education Ministry, Chief of Staff to the Finance Minister, and Acting Chairman of the Israel Ports Development & Assets Company,” the PMO’s statement noted.
The PMO also emphasized Dr. Leiter’s American roots, saying that he has a “deep understanding of American government and society.”
Netanyahu praised Leiter, saying, “Yechiel Leiter is a talented diplomat, an articulate speaker, and possesses a deep understanding of American culture and politics. I am confident that Yechiel will represent the State of Israel in the best possible way, and I wish him success in his role.”
{Matzav.com}