Prof. Gabriela Shalev named new UN ambassador

Israel's first female UN ambassador to replace Gillerman in few weeks' time. Livni: I am confident in her ability to represent Israel The government approved Sunday the appointment of Professor Gabriela Shalev as new ambassador to the United Nations. said it was important for Israel to appoint a woman to the coveted position. Shalev, 67, is to replace current UN Ambassador , whose five-year term will end in a few weeks' time. She will be the first Israeli woman envoy to the UN. Livni praised Gillerman's work a the world body, saying "his skills allowed him to cope well with the challenges he faced during his tenure, including the Second Lebanon War, Hamas' takeover of Gaza and the issue of Iran." As for Prof. Shalev, the FM said she was an "internationally respected woman who served in various public posts. I am confident in... [read full story]