Ron Dermer

Ron Dermer is an Israeli-American political consultant and diplomat who has served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States since 2013. He was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida, and holds both American and Israeli citizenship.

Ron Dermer graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in finance and management. He then worked as a columnist for The Jerusalem Post before becoming a political consultant in Israel. Dermer also served as a senior advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for four years before being appointed as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States.

During his tenure as Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer played a key role in strengthening the alliance between the two countries. He helped negotiate the Memorandum of Understanding, a 10-year defense aid package worth over $38 billion, as well as the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries.

Ron Dermer has been a vocal advocate for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and has worked to deepen ties between the two countries. He has provided advice and guidance to both Israeli and American policymakers, and has been involved in numerous high-level diplomatic negotiations. Dermer has also been a strong supporter of Israel's security and has worked to promote Israel's interests in Washington, D.C.

As a diplomat, Ron Dermer has not publicly expressed his personal political stance. However, he has worked closely with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is known for his conservative views. Dermer has been a key advocate for Israel's security and has supported policies that promote Israel's interests.