British Jews say the new Israeli ambassador to London is a diplomatic liability because of his poor English. Ha’aretz reported that British Jewish community representatives, led by Board of Deputies President Henry Grunwald, met Sunday with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to appeal against the appointment of envoy Zvi Hefetz. Sharon’s office was quoted as saying it would look into the matter.
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