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- ↑ Harkov, Lahav (June 20, 2021). "Meet the 36 new ambassadors approved to new posts around the world". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ↑ Llanes, Rafael (2024-08-12). "Amid global tension, Israel appoints new ambassador to the Vatican". ZENIT - English (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
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