Dermer previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the U.S.

An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas. The U.S.-born Ron Dermer is a

An Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas. The U.S.-born Ron Dermer is a Cabinet minister who’s widely seen as Netanyahu’s closest adviser.

An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas. The U.S.-born Ron Dermer

An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas. The U.S.-born Ron Dermer is a Cabinet minister who's widely seen as Netanyahu’s closest adviser.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has chosen his close friend and ally, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, to head the Israeli delegation for Phase 2 of the hostage release and ceasefire negotiations,

Who is Ron Dermer? Born in south Florida and brought up in a family of staunch supporters of the Democratic Party, Dermer would eventually find his path to Israel through his acad

Heads of Mossad, Shin Bet reportedly not invited to security meeting as prime minister shakes up negotiating team ahead of crucial discussions The post Top Netanyahu advisor Ron Dermer to lead talks on phase two of hostage deal appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.

An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas.

The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal.

President Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no qualms about resuming the war in Gaza. Why it matters: The first phase of the hostage-release and ceasefire in Gaza agreement between Israel and Hamas is set to expire in eight days and could end a 42-day period without fighting.