Ron Dermer (Hebrew: רון דרמר ‎, born April 16, 1971) is an American-born Israeli political consultant and diplomat serving as the Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs since 2022. He served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2013 to 2021.

Apr 3, 2024 · Ron Dermer, Israel’s minister of strategic affairs, began yelling and waving his arms around as he defended the plan, the officials said.

Dermer, known for his deep personal and political alignment with Netanyahu—adds a more overtly political dimension to the hostage talks.

Jan 12, 2024 · Ron Dermer is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's strategic affairs minister. Originally born in the United States, Dermer...

Ron Dermer is an Israeli political consultant who served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States. Dermer, born in Miami Beach, Florida, attended a Jewish day school in the area and earned his B.A. in Finance and Management from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993.

4 days ago · This is the same Ron Dermer who sat behind Netanyahu in 2002 when he offered Congress a “guarantee” that invading Iraq would have “enormous positive reverberations for the region” and ...

Oct 22, 2024 · Since the start of the war in Gaza, Ron Dermer, Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, has been conspicuously absent from the public eye and has not briefed the Knesset on his...

Jan 8, 2025 · Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the White House, Walla reported on Wednesday, citing two sources familiar with the subject.

Nov 10, 2024 · Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer secretly visited Russia last week, Army Radio reports. The visit appears to be part of Israel’s efforts to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Feb 1, 2025 · Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering appointing Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer head of Israel’s negotiating team for hostage talks with Hamas, according to Channel 12 news.