David Friedman
“We are on the cusp of ending the Israeli-Arab conflict and changing the region for the next 100 years,” says former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at the launch of his new documentary series on the historic agreements.
He tells JNS: “Opening another consulate or mission for Palestinians in Jerusalem would violate the Jerusalem Embassy Act.”
Sitting with Martin Kramer of the Shalem College as part of the Tikvah Fund’s Jewish Leadership Conference, David Friedman said that when he entered office in the first year of the Trump administration, “the Middle East was due for some unconventional thinking.”
Former US ambassador to Israel joins international board of United Hatzalah
David Friedman is among the “remarkable people who have made large impacts on the Jewish community,” says Eli Beer of United Hatzalah.
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says he’s “deeply honored” by the award, calling Ariel a “world-class academic institution that serves students of all faiths and nationalities.”
Most incoming American presidents face a Middle East that is “on fire,” but thanks to the Trump administration policies, especially the Abraham Accords, President Joe Biden will not, emphasizes outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.
The threat comes on the heels of a ceremony during which Ambassador David Friedman said that the site was a testament to America’s Judeo-Christian heritage.
In a special ceremony in the City of David, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman dedicates a plaque commemorating the “unbreakable bond” between Israel and the United States.
“Over the years, I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the U.S., our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman in establishing the deep ties between Israel and the U.S.,” said the Israeli prime minister.
Incoming U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has been briefed on the Abraham Accords and other Middle Eastern plans and policies.
David Friedman thanked the Knesset committee, saying his time in Jerusalem “flew by like a flash”—a testament “to how exciting, riveting and enjoyable the job was.”
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan said perhaps Iran should be thanked for inspiring “this newfound bond.”
