Netanyahu Wants to Replace Israel's Ambassador to Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not intend to extend the term of Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, which is set to end next November, according to Israeli Channel 13 on Friday. Netanyahu could extend Herzog's term for another year, but he has told those close to him that he does not plan to do so, despite the ambassador's desire to continue. The report clarifies that there are "disagreements between the two men that surfaced before the war against Hamas," noting that Herzog is the brother of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Netanyahu's inner circle wants UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan to replace Herzog, but the source adds that "no decision on this matter will be made soon." An informed source told the "Times of Israel": "Herzog has been a key figure in the relationship between Israel and the United States, working vigorously for American support in its many aspects, including during the disagreements between the two countries." The source continued, "When asked, the ambassador expressed his willingness to extend his term to continue assisting Israel in the war." Herzog has held his position since November 2021.