Overview
- Dermer submitted his resignation on November 11 in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ending a tenure that began in December 2022.
- He wrote that he had promised his family a two‑year term and twice extended it to address Iran’s nuclear threat and to work toward an Israel‑defined Gaza ceasefire with the return of hostages.
- He played a central role in Israel’s ceasefire and hostage‑release negotiations during the Gaza war, acting as a key interlocutor with the United States and regional partners.
- Israeli media reports say he will remain involved as Netanyahu’s special envoy, with some U.S.-facing coordination expected to shift to Ambassador Yechiel Leiter.
- In his letter he said the government will be remembered for the October 7 attack and the ensuing two‑year, seven‑front war, and his departure followed months of speculation after a career that included serving as ambassador to Washington from 2013 to 2021.