Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States. Leiter, with a background in senior public service positions in Israel, is described as highly capable and familiar with American administration and society. He is praised for his deep understanding of American culture and politics. Leiter will assume office…
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was replaced by former Foreign Minister Israel Katz after being fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gallant’s dismissal has led to mass protests in Israel, with many seeing him as a moderate voice in a far-right government. Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist, has taken over the position. The Israeli military is…
Several violent incidents targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam led to five people being hospitalized and dozens arrested. The violence included physical assaults, destruction of property, and antisemitic chants. The Israeli embassy condemned the attacks and planned to evacuate its nationals from Amsterdam. Dutch authorities and international officials also condemned the violence and pledged to…