Over the past three years, Greenblatt has taken a leading role strengthening U.S.-Israel ties and building bridges between the Jewish state and its Arab neighbors.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was visibly moved when presented with a historic book, compiled by United with Israel, of over half a million signatures of members from around the world declaring support for a united Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish state.
Secretary of State designate Rex Tillerson blasted the Obama administration, stressing that Israel is America's 'most important ally' in the Middle East.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan measure Thursday that rebukes the United Nations for criticizing Israeli 'settlements.'
US Jewish leaders were alarmed by the negative comments about Jews made by one of the most vocal opponents of David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel.
Suddenly, it was not important that the PLO, Turkey, and numerous other countries were officially and amicably participating in a Jewish-Israeli celebration of historic national strength.
An Israeli minister and a Jewish journalist defended Stephen Bannon against allegations of anti-Semitism, praising him as a staunch supporter of Israel.