Oded Revivi, who served as the head of foreign affairs at the Yesha Council, commented on the official appointment of Thomas Nides as US ambassador to Israel and said, "Nides has served a long time in the service of American diplomacy, has been highly regarded by President Obama and even honored by Secretary of State Clinton."
"The appointment of such a powerful figure in the diplomatic world has a clear message to teach about the seriousness of the intentions and expectations from the US administration. It seems that it is no coincidence that President Biden waited with the announcement until after the inauguration of the government."
Revivi added, "The Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister will have to take into account the American message to the region and know how to stand firm when it comes to Israeli interests."