Druze Professor for Hebrew Literature Naim Araidi is Israel’s new ambassador to New Zealand. Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said after the appointment, “Araidi represents the beautiful face of Israel, in which a talented person, irrespective of religion or sector – can reach the highest places on merit, and be an inspiration for all Israelis”.
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