The undiplomatic envoy

Have Ron Dermer’s machinations jeopardized relations with the most powerful man in the world?

Ambassador Ron Dermer (right of center) speaks to members of Congress during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza, July 11, 2014.

Ambassador Ron Dermer (right of center) speaks to members of Congress during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza, July 11, 2014.

(photo credit: JOSHUA ROBERTS / REUTERS)

ByMARTIN SIEFF

MARCH 4, 2015 17:00