Yechiel Leiter

Yechiel Leiter is Israel's ambassador to the United States and has been involved in recent diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon. He has held talks with his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, amid a backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The US has also imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, which has raised hopes for renewed talks between the US and Iran. Leiter's involvement in these negotiations has been criticized by some due to his far-right ties and contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations. Despite this, he remains a key figure in efforts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Lebanon.