'Israel withdraws the appointment of Kashriel as ambassador to Rome' - Breaking news. The government of Israel has withdrawn the nomination of Benny Kashriel, former mayor of the settlement of Maale Adumim (east of Jerusalem) Kashriel in turn could be the next Israeli ambassador to Hungary.

The Israeli newspaper Ynet reports this, adding that at this point the Jewish state could send Yoni Peled, initially a candidate for the Budapest office, to Italy. (HANDLE)