Danny Dayan, who was supposed to have become Israel�s ambassador to Brazil, has been appointed as the new Consul General to New York City.

Because of Dayan�s former connection with the Yesha Settlement Council Brazil rejected the appointment and would not accept Dayan�s credentials. After a drawn out political battle Israel backed down, realizing Brazil was not going to change its position.

As such, Dayan will replace Ido Aaroni who is leaving the post.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)