Naphtali Lau-Lavie

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

Lavie's entire family was murdered during The Holocaust, with the exception of his brother, Yisrael, who would later become the Chief Rabbi of Israel.[2]

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

Lavie was the author of several books.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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