US EditionIsrael Appoints New Envoy to Christian World After Lebanese Jesus Statue, Pizzaballa Controversies
The veteran diplomat will deepen engagement and reinforce diplomatic and cultural ties with Christian communities worldwide, the Foreign Ministry said.
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Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
The new appointment, George Deek, had previously been Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan. He was also, the Foreign Ministry noted, Israel's first Christian ambassador in history.
Israel appoints special envoy to Christian world amid growing backlash
George Deek, former ambassador to Azerbaijan, was tapped to fill the role, the Foreign Ministry said, after several high-profile incidents drawing scrutiny from Christians, including the smashing of a crucifix in Lebanon by IDF soldiers and the bombing of Gaza's only Catholic church
George Deek named Israeli envoy to Christian world
Israel’s first Christian ambassador, George Deek, has a new job after his return to Israel from his most recent posting as Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan: special envoy to the Christian world. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar named Deek to the role on Thursday, with the ministry saying that the move was “intended to deepen Israel’s ties with Christian communities around the world.” Deek, who joined the Foreign Ministry in 2008 and has bee…
The Government of Israel announced Thursday the appointment of diplomat George Deek as a special envoy for the Christian World, a post of new creation, with the aim of "deepening ties with Christian communities around the world."
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