Stakes for Israel’s new ambassador to US have rarely been higher - editorial

Israel's new ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, is optimistic about navigating complex international relationships.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

(photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS)

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

JANUARY 29, 2025 05:53

Updated: JANUARY 29, 2025 07:27

RECOMMENDED STORIES

Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Admitting defeat? Why Hamas officials say the terror group 'lost control' of Gaza

JULY 7, 2025

Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

'Security situation has collapsed': Hamas has lost 80% of its control over Gaza Strip

JULY 7, 2025

Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari.

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA

JULY 6, 2025

IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

JULY 6, 2025

Hot Opinion

War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Salem Alketbi

Iran at a crossroads: Intelligence breaches, internal paranoia shake the regime

BySALEM ALKETBI

Is an Iran nuclear deal still possible after the US-Israel strikes?

ByCHUCK FREILICH

Paying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction?

ByNEVILLE TELLER