The government today is expected to confirm the appointment of Minister Gilad Erdan to the position of Israeli ambassador to the United Nations and Ambassador to the United States.
Erdan is scheduled to step in to his UN role today. He will replace Danny Danon, who has been in office for the past five years.
Ron Dermer's chair at the Israeli Embassy in the U.S. will be manned by Erdan on January 20, 2021. Minister Ofir Akunis will replace Erdan as Regional Development Minister.