(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Ron Dermer, who already served a stint in Washington as economic attaché from 2005 to 2008, is on the record opposing t a Palestinian state.
According to US diplomatic cables leaked to WikiLeaks, he is also convinced that the western-backed Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas is not a partner for peace.
Announcing his appointment, Netanyahu said: "Ron Dermer has all the qualities necessary to successfully fill this important post."
"I have known him for many years and I know that Ron will faithfully represent the "Israel" in the capital of our greatest ally - the USA," he added.
"Israeli" daily "Haaretz" commented that Dermer's views on the "Israeli"-Palestinian conflict were "far more extreme than Netanyahu's" and had sparked "shock" among US as well as European officials.
The paper recalled that Dermer had once told reporters: "The principle of two states for two peoples is a childish solution to a complicated problem."
The paper said Dermer's links with the Republicans added to the "suspicion" felt towards him by the Obama administration.
"He is identified there as a supporter of the Republican party," it said.
"His family in Miami Beach have close ties with the Bush family, particularly with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
"Many Democrats also see Dermer as the brains behind Netanyahu's support for Mitt Romney," Obama's unsuccessful Republican challenger for the presidency last year.
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