Ronen Hoffman, the new ambassador of Israel, was welcomed to Canada alongside new U.S. ambassador David Cohen

Ronen Hoffman and David Cohen (Credit: @ronenhoffman)

Ronen Hoffman was one of four new heads of mission who presented their credentials to Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on Dec. 7.Although he was appointed in July, ambassadors are unable to carry out any duties as state representatives until the presentation ceremony has occurred. The Governor General’s full statement can be read here:

https://twitter.com/GGCanada/status/1468345276020797440

Following the ceremony, Hoffman shared a list of goals he hopes to accomplish in his new role:

https://twitter.com/ronenhoffman/status/1468327280976052224

The official start of Hoffman’s tenure was welcomed on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/IsraelinCanada/status/1468304464130064390
https://twitter.com/CIJAinfo/status/1468349212748300294
https://twitter.com/Yuval_Rotem/status/1468556665289064452
https://twitter.com/paulhirschson/status/1468539395393437702
https://twitter.com/StewartRWheeler/status/1465875372982026242
https://twitter.com/DavidRoet/status/1468318530055643139
https://twitter.com/AlonUshpiz/status/1468586882397257733
https://twitter.com/ShamirIdit/status/1468405798518853635
https://twitter.com/ronenhoffman/status/1468356840492781574
https://twitter.com/LisaStadelbauer/status/1468540453356244995

Hoffman’s predecessor Nimrod Barkan retired in November 2019, which left the position empty for two years.

Joining him at the ceremony was the new Ambassador of the United States. David Cohen, who is Jewish, also filled a lengthy vacancy—which stood since the departure of Kelly Craft in August of 2019.

https://twitter.com/ronenhoffman/status/1466237133107220481

Read more about Ronen Hoffman here.

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