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Israel names new ambassador to UN
The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Gabriela Shalev as new ambassador to the United Nations.
- Agencies
- Published: 14:42 July 20, 2008
Occupied Jerusalem: The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Gabriela Shalev as new ambassador to the United Nations.
Shalev replaces Dan Gillerman, whose term ends in a few weeks, the foreign ministry said in a statement. Shalev is a law professor at the Hebrew University in Occupied Jerusalem.
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni told Sunday's cabinet meeting that it was important to name a woman "who will become Israel's face in such an important place.''
"Her exceptional knowledge will allow Professor Shalev to confront the challenges facing Israel," Livni was quoted as saying.
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