Posted on 09/22/2005 7:59:47 AM PDT by Esther Ruth
New US Ambassador Dreams of Regional Peace 10:10 Sep 22, '05 / 18 Elul 5765
(IsraelNN.com) Already hard at work, newly appointed US Ambassador to Israel Richard Jones told reporters he dreams of “regional peace” between Israel and her neighbors.
Jones presented his credentials earlier this week after assuming the post from Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, who wrapped up four years in Israel, opting to retire from the diplomatic service following an extensive career.
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Analysts state the appointment of Jones was somewhat of a surprise, explaining he is known as an “Arabist” and was not the likely candidate to assume the post as the ambassador to Israel.
Jones has in the past served in diplomatic posts in Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.
"US Ambassador to Israel Richard Jones told reporters he dreams of “regional peace”
"Analysts state the appointment of Jones was somewhat of a surprise"
Regional peace --
Someone needs to wake-up the new ambassador.
Dare to Dream...
I think Israel has given enough 'piece'
Its way past time for the other side to live up to their 'peace'
The only ambassador I have actually met.
He went to college at Harvey Mudd in Claremont, CA.
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