Mojtaba Amini's other eye was severely injured during the attack, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Danon replaces Gilad Erdan the energetic and no-holds-barred diplomat who defended Israel with all his heart.

The 53-year-old has held several ministerial roles as a member of the Likud Party, and polled near the top of the primaries list for the party in recent election cycles.

The two developed a close relationship, studying Torah and other Jewish texts together.

Israeli ambassador to New Zealand travels to the small island country to sign joint communique establishing diplomatic ties. "It's official: Israel loves Niue!"

Stephanie Hallett is to take the position until the U.S. Senate confirms an ambassador, following the departure of Thomas Nides.

'Treaties are signed by leaders, but real, sustained peace is made between peoples, face to face,' said Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin.