He was nominated by the president even before Trump announced his pick for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.
He?ll also draw fire for previous criticism of supporters of a two-state solution, likening them to ?kapos? -- Jews who oversaw fellow concentration camp prisoners under the Nazis during World War II.
In the lead up to Thursday?s hearing, J-Street, a U.S. Jewish organization that has lobbied for the two-state solution, published on its website some of Friedman?s more controversial views and statements.
One day after President Donald Trump shook up U.S. policy toward the Middle East, his pick for envoy to Israel will confront senators seeking clarity on the administration?s strategy for helping resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
?He?ll be able to present the Israeli position to the Trump administration, more than a professional ambassador would," Gilboa said.
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