Top Trump official overseeing Iran and Israel portfolio worked for Israeli ministry of defence
- Merav Ceren has been appointed to oversee Iran and Israel policy at the National Security Council, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and security clearance requirements.
- Ceren previously worked at Israel's Ministry of Defense, where she engaged in negotiations with Palestinian Authority officials.
- NSC spokesperson Brian Hughes described Ceren as a patriotic American with extensive government service, stating, 'We are thrilled to have her expertise in the NSC.'
- Ceren's role gives Israel an unusual advantage in U.S. Policy discussions amid ongoing tensions and potential negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear deal.
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Trump’s NSC Director for Israel and Iran Previously Worked for Israeli Ministry of Defense
The story below is co-reported with my Breaking Points colleague Saagar Enjeti. We’ll be covering it on the program Monday morning. Israel’s Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.The American official overseeing White House policy toward both Israel and Iran inside the National Security Council formerly worked for the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Drop Site News has learned. Merav Ceren’s appointment as Director f…
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