Trump's New Israel Ambassador Looks Forward to Serving From "Israel's Eternal Capital, Jerusalem"

Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz : Dec 16, 2016
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“I intend to work tirelessly to strengthen the unbreakable bond between our two countries and advance the cause of peace within the region, and look forward to doing this from the US embassy in Israel’s eternal capital, Jerusalem.” – David Friedman

(Washington, DC) — [Breaking Israel News] President elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he will nominate David Friedman to be the US Ambassador to Israel. (Photo Credit: GPO/Kobi Gideon via Breaking Israel News)

Trump made the announcement on his transition team website.

“The bond between Israel and the United States runs deep, and I will ensure there is no daylight between us when I’m President,” said President-elect Trump. “As the United States’ Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman will maintain the special relationship between our two countries. He has been a long-time friend and trusted advisor to me. His strong relationships in Israel will form the foundation of his diplomatic mission and be a tremendous asset to our country as we strengthen the ties with our allies and strive for peace in the Middle East. Nothing is more critical than protecting the security of our citizens at home and abroad.”

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