Appointing Jack Lew, who has a history of insulting Benjamin Netanyahu and a harmful-to-Israel record, will only further harm the US-Israel relationship, at a time when what it needs is healing.
The Ukrainian president issued a warning on Friday about turning away Ukrainian refugees as they attempt to seek refuge in Israel.
Where the US ambassador can and should be involved is on matters that improve the Israeli-US relationship and are in line with the challenges facing the two countries.
Jack Lew, 67, is one of the few Orthodox Jews to have served in the US cabinet.
These are the words of someone who is trying to have his cake and also gobble it; of someone who is angling for a spot in the next government, but still wants the lucrative speaking invites.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
German authorities have begun investigating the incident and considering antisemitic motivations for the attack.
Meir Porush asked for the ambassador to help facilitate the entry of thousands of Hassidic Jews into war-torn Ukraine to visit Uman.
Rough estimates say around 10,000 Israelis live in Berlin. Many are left-wing politically and critical of Israel’s policies.
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