Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Zalman Shoval would soon return to service as Israel’s ambassador to the United States. Shoval is expected to replace Eliyahu Ben-Elissar next month, with Ben-Elissar being reassigned as ambassador to France. Ben Elissar will replace Ambassador Avi Pazner, who is completing his assignment in Paris.
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