"Dore Gold, a prominent diplomat, scholar, and long-time foreign-policy adviser passed away on Monday. He was 71.
Before there was Ron Dermer, there was Gold, a kippah-clad American immigrant who whispered in the ear of Netanyahu, became one of his longest-serving and most trusted advisers, held prominent government positions, and was a major force in charting Israel’s diplomatic strategy.
'For over three decades, Dore accompanied me as a dedicated public servant without peer,' Netanyahu said. 'He was endowed with unique intellectual integrity, capability for action, and genuine love for the State of Israel. This was coupled with an enthusiastic Zionist vision and sharp analytical ability that was beneficial for Israel in the international arena.'
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1953, Isidor 'Dore' Gold was raised in a Conservative Jewish home. He attended Columbia University, eventually earning a PhD in political science and Middle Eastern studies."
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