Dan Shapiro

Minister Cohen's initiative:

Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.

Dan Shapiro named as US envoy to expand Abraham Accords

Secretary of State Blinken announces former US Ambassador to Israel to be appointed Senior Advisor for Regional Integration.

Report:

Blinken considering Dan Shapiro as Abraham Accords point person

Dan Shapiro served as US ambassador to Israel under Obama and later as adviser to the US envoy for Iran.

Former US Amb:

'Netanyahu's mismanagement hurts US-Israel bond'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro criticizes government's handling of the judicial reform controversy.

Former US Amb Dan Shapiro:

'Smotrich's comments harm US-Israel relations'

Ex-Obama Administration Ambassador to Israel reacts to reports US considering barring Smotrich from entering country.

Fmr. US Amb. to Israel Dan Shapiro new liaison to Israel on Iran

Former Obama ambassador to Israel to focus on close coordination with Israel on Iranian nuclear threat and regional aggression.

Former Ambassador joins State Department's Iran team

Dan Shapiro joins State Department's Iran team as a senior adviser, will engage in discussions with PM Bennett's office.

Former US ambassador: Biden knows about the Iranian threat

Dan Shapiro, former US ambassador to Israel, says that the new administration has no illusions about Iran.

'There's no crisis between Biden and Netanyahu'

Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro explains why Biden hasn't yet called Netanyahu: He's focused on what he was elected for.

Amb. Shapiro: Iran, not Israel, will be Biden priority

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says confronting Iranian issue will be top priority for incoming US administration.

Dan Shapiro: No possibility of reversing election result

Former US ambassador to Israel says establishment of PA state will return to top of US Administration's Middle East agenda.

Applying sovereignty: INSS Analysis

Many questions arise about the day after sovereignty. INSS experts talk about the possible maps and American influence

Former US ambassador warns against further alienating Democrats

Dan Shapiro, former US ambassador to Israel speaks out against annexation, warns of further alienating 'friends of Israel in Dem. Party.'

'Iran has capabilities far beyond al-Qaeda or ISIS'

Former US Amb. Shapiro says Soleimani 'deserved' elimination, questions if US and allies are ready for backlash.

Israel and US Jews post-Pittsburgh

What is happening to the complex and sensitive relationship between Israelis and American Jews in the wake of the massacre in Pittsburgh?

Former Ambassador: Embassy move could help advance peace

Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro argues that Embassy relocation to Jerusalem could actually help advance an end to the Israel-Arab conflict.

'US knew info Netanyahu presented - we expected Iran to lie'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro claims Obama admin. knew Iran lied about nuclear weapons program, pursued deal to block it.

'Netanyahu's announcement coordinated with the US'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says PM Netanyahu to reveal information that is compelling Trump to withdraw from nuclear deal.

Obama ambassador mocks Trump's son-in-law

Dan Shapiro, former US ambassador to Israel, responds to Kushner's security clearance downgrade: 'Can leave you foggy.'

Former US ambassador slams 'heavy breathing' over Jerusalem

Dan Shapiro says critics of Jerusalem decision overreacting. 'This isn't the second coming of Harry Truman recognizing Israel.'

Former US Ambassador praises IAF airstrikes

Dan Shapiro says that Israeli Air Force airstrikes on Hezbollah likely stopped war, served an American interest.

Ambassador Shapiro: Trump's remarks make me sick

Former US Ambassador to Israel says US president backing neo-Nazi and racist groups with statements blaming both sides for Virginia violence

Dan Shapiro congratulates David Friedman on ambassadorship

President Obama's Ambassador to Israel congratulates David Friedman following swearing-in ceremony: 'He now has best job in the world.'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to join hedge fund

Former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro announced that he is joining Israel firm ION Asset Management as a senior adviser.

Why Ambassador Dan Shapiro is staying in Israel

Obama's Ambassador to Israel explains his long-standing connection with the Jewish state.

Ex-Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, joins Israeli think tank

Obama administration Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins INSS in Tel Aviv.

Amb. Shapiro: Want to move the embassy? Here's how

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel suggests five principles that Trump should adhere to when moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

Former Ambassador criticizes Netanyahu for border wall comment

Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro hints Netanyahu had a motive in praising Trump’s plan to build a wall along the border with Mexico.

Shapiro: I prepared my entire life to be Ambassador to Israel

Dan Shapiro reflects on more than 5 years as Ambassador to Israel during often rocky relationship between Obama administration and Israel.

Ambassador Shapiro:

'There were ups & downs. US and Israel are best friends'

The outgoing United States ambassador to Israel speaks to Arutz Sheva as he summarizes five years in office.

President Rivlin meets with Ambassador Shapiro for last time

President meets with outgoing US ambassador for the final time before he steps down this week as US administration changes.

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to resign January 20

Current US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to resign Jan. 20, when Trump is sworn in. Trump adviser David Friedman to replace Shapiro.

Ambassador Shapiro: US was not behind anti-Israel UN resolution

US ambassador to Israel says US never colluded with PA to pass anti-Israel UN resolution.

American ambassador asks to stay in Israel

American ambassador Dan Shapiro has asked the State Department to let him stay in Israel until the end of the school year.

Shocking - the new ambassador to Israel

US ambassador gives blood for Israel

The MDA blood service team arrived at the UN ambassador's residence where the ambassador and other members of his staff gave blood.

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Watch: Ambassador Dan Shapiro speaks as the U.S. Embassy in Israel celebrates American democracy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary visits Israel for talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew visited Israel for talks on the Iran nuclear deal and other issues.

US opposes one-sided resolutions against Israel

American Ambassador to Israel addresses growing concerns in Israel that US will no longer veto Arab-backed UN Security Council resolutions.

US Ambassador: Aid agreement to be largest in US history

Shapiro: Memorandum of understanding will soon be in place, will be “the biggest aid package the US has ever given to any other country".

'The next defense aid package will be the largest in history'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says the next American defense aid package will cover Israel's security needs until 2029.

'Where sadness and glory live together'

US Ambassador reflects on the 'bitter and sweet' of Memorial Day-Independence Day, and honors Foreign Volunteers who helped found Israel.

'Hamas is building tunnels, we're prepping for next war'

Ya'alon takes tour of USS Carney taking part in joint drill, says IDF not fooled or 'stagnant' faced with Gaza's 'unprecedented quiet.'

Samantha Power gets bird's-eye view of Israeli security threats

America's UN envoy joins Israeli UN Ambassador and US Ambassador to Israel, for countrywide tour of Israel's complex security situation.

Think for yourself, Ambassador Shapiro

US Ambassador Shapiro apologizes for poor timing

US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro: I apologize if I offended the Meir Family.

NYT editorial praises US envoy's criticism of Israel

The New York Times accuses Israel of trying to 'preclude a Palestinian state,' says its response to Shapiro's critiques were 'unfair.'

State Department backs Shapiro's criticism of Israel

State Department spokesman says there was "nothing new" in Ambassador Shapiro's critique of Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.

Congressman demands Kerry reject US envoy's criticism of Israel

Peter Roskam says Dan Shapiro's 'troubling' remarks will only serve to 'empower' those who seek to 'delegitimize and marginalize' Israel.

Netanyahu and US envoy meet after 'settlement' tiff

After PM blasted Shapiro's charge of different 'standards' for Jews and Arabs as 'unacceptable', two meet to 'put incident behind them.'

Israel treats Palestinians worse? Not quite

Regavim shoots back at US ambassador who accused Israel of selectively enforcing laws for Palestinians: 'Data shows otherwise.'

PM's Office: US ambassador's remarks are 'unacceptable'

Netanyahu's office blasts Dan Shapiro's attempt to fault 'settlements' for stalemate with Palestinians, asserts PA incitement to blame.

US ambassador sparks clash with 'settlements' criticism

US envoy to Israel attacks 'settlement' building, accuses Jewish state of 'two standards of rule of law' in Judea and Samaria.

Justice Minister tells US to butt out of Israeli legislation

Shaked asserts 'no cause' for US concerns over her NGO Transparency Law, as Israel is a 'strong democracy.'

US renews push to derail Shaked's NGO Transparency Law

In meeting with Justice Minister, US envoy expresses 'government's concerns' over bill requiring NGOs to declare foreign funding.

Days later, US condemns Ezra Schwartz's murder

US State Department, embassy condemn 18 year-old's murder in terror attack - but White House still silent.

Watch: US Ambassador claims labeling isn't boycott

Shapiro says history will remember Netanyahu-Obama ties as positive, EU labeling is info for consumers 'to decide for themselves.'

NGO: America 'disrespected' Rabin's legacy

Mattot Arim points out in letter to Ambassador Shapiro that Rabin was opposed to a Palestinian state and uprooting of communities.

US embassy in pink to promote breast cancer awareness

Embassy marks Breast Cancer Awareness month with special display to express hope in battling the disease.

Terror Victim's Brother Slams US Policy in Letter to Envoy

In letter to Dan Shapiro, Dr. Yigal Henkin accuses Obama admin of raising chances for more deaths at hands of 'cold blooded terrorists.'