In first trip abroad, US antisemitism envoy traveling to Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

“Saudi Arabia is a very important country in the Gulf,” she said. “It has shown a willingness and openness to hosting me. We've gotten a very warm reception from them."

Deborah Lipstadt, President Joe Biden's nominee to be antisemitism monitor, testifies in the Dirksen Office building near the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 8, 2022.

(photo credit: RON KAMPEAS via JTA)

ByOMRI NAHMIAS

JUNE 23, 2022 17:48

Updated: JUNE 25, 2022 20:52

In first trip abroad, US antisemitism envoy traveling to Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

“Saudi Arabia is a very important country in the Gulf,” she said. “It has shown a willingness and openness to hosting me. We've gotten a very warm reception from them."

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In first trip abroad, US antisemitism envoy traveling to Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

“Saudi Arabia is a very important country in the Gulf,” she said. “It has shown a willingness and openness to hosting me. We've gotten a very warm reception from them."

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