Because of Italy's refusal: the former head of the Yesha Council will not be appointed ambassador to Rome. Current Foreign Minister Israel Katz is now looking for an alternative beer as compensation for Benny Kashriel.

Hungary will not face any difficulties with the appointment, according to the estimate of officials at the ministry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdrew its intention to appoint the outgoing mayor of Ma'ale Adumim as ambassador to Italy, after the Italians refused to accept the appointment of a mayor beyond the Green Line.