Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C.

Coordinates: 38°56′33.8″N 77°4′6.3″W / 38.942722°N 77.068417°W / 38.942722; -77.068417
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Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C.
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LocationWashington, D.C.
Address3514 International Drive, N.W.
Coordinates38°56′33.8″N 77°4′6.3″W / 38.942722°N 77.068417°W / 38.942722; -77.068417
AmbassadorMichael Herzog
Websitehttps://embassies.gov.il/washington/Pages/default.aspx

The Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of the State of Israel to the United States. It is located at 3514 International Drive, Washington, D.C., in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood.[1]

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The Ambassador is Michael Herzog. In addition to the ambassador, the embassy includes 13 departments that seek to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel. These departments include the Defense and Armed Forces Attache, the Political Department, Congressional Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Defense and Armed Forces, Economic Mission, Commercial Mission, the Minister for Administrative Affairs and Consul, Police and Security, Academic Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Press Office, and Agriculture and Science.

The embassy hosts numerous events for politicians and the general public throughout the year, including a celebration for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day.

On February 25, 2024, Aaron Bushnell,[2] a 25 year old active duty member of the U.S. Air Force, set himself on fire outside the embassy in protest of American support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war.[3] He was rushed to a local hospital where the Metropolitan Police Department reported that he had died later that day.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Embassy of Israel". Embassy.org. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  2. ^ Rose, Casey Gannon, Jennifer Hansler, Rashard (2024-02-25). "US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-02-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Yen, Amanda (2024-02-25). "Man Sets Himself on Fire in Front of Israeli Embassy in D.C." The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  4. ^ Davies, Emily; Hermann, Peter; Lamothe, Dan; Allam, Hannah (February 26, 2024). "Airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in D.C." Washington Post. Retrieved February 26, 2024.

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