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U.S. Diplomat Visits Israel for Security Talks and Hostage Meeting

12/8/2025

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz began a diplomatic visit to Israel on December 8, 2025.
He arrived in Jerusalem for talks on diplomatic relations and security reviews.
His schedule includes talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, plus security briefings.
He will meet Ran Gvili's family, the last hostage held by Hamas.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon praised the visit as showing U.S. support amid threats.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz began a diplomatic visit to Israel on December 8, 2025.
He arrived in Jerusalem for talks on diplomatic relations and security reviews.
His schedule includes talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, plus security briefings.
He will meet Ran Gvili's family, the last hostage held by Hamas.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon praised the visit as showing U.S. support amid threats.