Naphtali Lau-Lavie

Naphtali Lau-Lavie (sometimes Naphtali Lavie) (1926 – December 6, 2014) was an Israeli journalist, author, and diplomat.[1]

Biography

Lavie's entire family was murdered during the Holocaust, with the exception of his brother, Yisrael, whose life he saved in Buchenwald, and who would later become the Chief Rabbi of Israel.[2]

Diplomatic and political career

Lavie served as a spokesman for Moshe Dayan, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Shamir. In 1981, he was appointed Israel's consul-general in New York City.[1]

Journalism and literary career

Lavie was the author of several books.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Jerusalem Post: Journalist and author Naphtali Lavie dies at 88
  2. ^ Haaretz: Shoah survivor and diplomat Naphtali Lau-Lavie dies aged 88
  3. ^ Worldcat entry for Naphtali Lau-Lavie
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