Trump Announces New U.S. Ambassador to Israel

US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team announced on Thursday that attorney David Friedman will be nominated as the new US ambassador to Israel. “(Friedman) has been a long-time friend and trusted advisor to me,” the statement said. “His strong relationships in Israel will form the foundation of his diplomatic mission and be a tremendous asset to our country as we strengthen the ties with our allies and strive for peace in the Middle East.”