Israeli officials were reacting with shock and sadness Wednesday morning following the surprising announcement by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley that she is resigning from her position. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking her for leading “an uncompromising struggle against hypocrisy at the UN and for the truth and justice of our country,” while President Reuven Rivlin praised her for “tearing away the cynical smokescreen that was masking the United Nations and international organizations.”