Newly-appointed Israel Consul General to New York, Asaf Zamir
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has appointed Asaf Zamir as the new Consul General in New York. Zamir is a former tourism minister and deputy mayor of Tel Aviv. He spent several years of his childhood in the United States, and also holds a law degree from Tel Aviv University.
“After a long period of time without a consul in New York, I am happy to appoint Asaf Zamir as consul,” Foreign Minister Lapid said. “Asaf has both professional and personal capabilities that will represent the State of Israel with honor and pride.”