Cabinet OKs Yechiel Leiter as Israel's envoy to Washington

(JNS) — Israel’s government unanimously approved the appointment of Yechiel Leiter as ambassador to the United States.

Leiter will replace Michael Herzog—the outgoing ambassador and older brother of the Israeli president—on Jan. 24, four days after the Trump administration takes office.

Before that, Herzog and Leiter will work together to ensure a smooth transition.

The Cabinet OK’d the nomination after an appointments committee headed by the Civil Service commissioner recommended that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s selection be approved.

The committee said it was impressed by Leiter, “hi...