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Trump nominates Israel ambassador with views far to right of Netanyahu

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Published: 17 December 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Trump taps David Friedman as US Ambassador to Israel – Haaretz 16.12.16
Friedman, an Orthodox Jew and bankruptcy lawyer who has for years worked for Trump and his real estate development business, is located on the far right of Israel’s political map.

With Friedman as Trump's Israel envoy, Netanyahu no longer has the American excuse for settlers
– Barak Ravid – Haaretz 16.12.16
If after Trump’s victory there were enthusiastic cries of joy among the settlers, after the appointment of Friedman they're experiencing genuine messianic euphoria.

And see: Netanyahu certifies Trump as kosher December 13, 2016

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