Gilad Erdan
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The government is expected to approve on Sunday the appointment of Minister Gilad Erdan as the next Israeli ambassador to the United Nations and as ambassador to the United States.

Erdan will assume his position at the UN today, replacing Danny Danon, who has served as Israel's ambassador to the UN for the last five years. He will replace Ron Dermer as ambassador to the US on January 20, 2021.

Minister Ofir Akunis will replace Erdan as Regional Cooperation Minister.

Erdan accepted Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to serve as the next ambassador to the US and the UN two months ago,

"I am proud and excited to lead the fight for our cause in the international arena and to defend Israel against the challenges we expect in the years ahead," Erdan said.