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Obama envoy Susan Rice in the frame for Biden’s secretary of state

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Published: 17 November 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Ex-ambassador to the UN under consideration, while bureaucrat Michele Flournoy, known for her work on US-Israel ties, is top choice for defence secretary

Joe Biden administration: president-elect assembles a diverse cabinet (Guardian)
Susan Rice is being considered for secretary of state and Michele Flournoy is reportedly top choice for defence secretary

Biden’s expected historic Pentagon pick known for her work on US-Israel ties (Times of Israel)
Michele Flournoy, seen as top choice to serve as defence secretary, would be first woman to lead the department

With Biden’s election, Israeli left relevant again (Al-Monitor)
Now that Joe Biden has been elected as the next president of the United States, Israel’s political left feels revived.

Naftali Bennett offers new, fresh, image with lots of leadership (Al-Monitor)
Riding the wave of voters disappointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yamina leader Naftali Bennett offers fresh and pragmatic leadership

Photo: Then US Defence Undersecretary for Policy Michele Flournoy, left, talks with Marines Lt. Gen. John Paxton, director for operations, the Joint Staff, in Washington, 2010 (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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