American-Israeli diplomat Dore Gold passed away on Monday at the age of 71. Gold, who served in the past as the director of the Foreign Ministry, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, and diplomatic advisor to PM Netanyahu, was among those who laid the foundations for the Abraham Accords. He was central in shaping Israel's foreign policy. His last position was as President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Gold was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and immigrated to Israel in 1980. His funeral be held at 4:00 p.m. Israel time at the Kehillat Jerusalem funeral home in Har Hamenuchot in Jerusalem. He is survived by his wife, two children, and six grandchildren. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized: "My wife Sara and I are deeply grieved by the passing of Dore – a prolific academic researcher, a brilliant diplomat, and a close personal friend." He further noted that Gold had served him for three decades as a dedicated public servant, and emphasized his contribution to the State of Israel, including his involvement in the promotion of the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu added: "Dore will be missed by our country, and he will be personally missed by me and my wife." The Prime Minister expressed condolences to his wife Ophra and his family.
