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Hillel Newman

Hillel Newman, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest. Credit: Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles.

Farewell, Los Angeles

In less than a month, I will be packing up and returning to Israel, after concluding a four-year mission in the city.

August 3, 2023

Israeli soldiers in Jenin as part of a counter-terrorism operation, July 3, 2023. Credit: Israel Defense Forces.

The lesson of Jenin

It is time for the Palestinians to take responsibility, and for the International community to demand accountability.

July 16, 2023

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks during a panel discussion at the Israeli American Council's National Conference in Austin, Texas, Jan. 19, 2023. Photo by Shahar Azran.

Israeli Americans are alive and kicking

The theme of the 8th annual IAC summit, “Israel at heart,” certainly warmed mine , observing, as a representative of Israel, such a display of unconditional support and love.

January 23, 2023

Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a debate at the Knesset, Nov. 22, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

The election in Israel, and the reaction

We need to bolster true democratic tolerance in the political discourse. Respecting the vote of the people, even if it empowers the party that one does not support, is part of that tolerance.

November 30, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, May 29, 2022. Photo by Dudu Koren.

My lessons from four days in Israel with the governor of Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey stands with Israel and does not remain silent in the face of lies and injustice.

June 21, 2022

Muslims wave Hamas flags after Friday prayers during Ramadan, on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, April 22, 2022. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.

Freedom to live

The events at the Temple Mount were instigated by Muslim extremists, supporters of the Hamas terrorist organization and Islamic Jihad.

April 28, 2022