The directorship vacancy contrasts starkly with the urgent need for adept advocacy underscored by Netanyahu's comments and the backdrop of ongoing regional conflicts.
From media correspondent to diplomat, Akunis brings a wealth of experience in technology, environment, and social policies to his new diplomatic mission.
CAM said that the trip came as Jewish organizations were raising the alarm regarding a "tsunami" of antisemitism in Latin America.
Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State, he noted.
He recently released his fourth book, L’da’ati (In My Opinion), a compilation of Hebrew articles and papers on diplomacy and foreign policy issues he has written over this long career.
The Iranian Foreign Minister made a point of discussing the importance of developing various ties with Paris.
The Canadian FM is on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, including visits to Israel, the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
Chikli concluded with a stark warning for Europe, presenting it with a crucial choice: "Embrace national identity or face self-destruction."
Israelis are deeply appreciative of American support from the administration, especially in international bodies, despite viewing American micromanagement of the war as counterproductive.
To miss this historic opportunity would be a disaster for the State of Israel, which can be compared to the fall of the Second Temple due to the internal fractures caused by zealots.
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