Naphtali Lau-Lavie (sometimes Naphtali Lavie) (1926 – December 6, 2014) was an Israeli journalist, author, and diplomat.[1]
Biography
editLavie'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
editLavie 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
editLavie was the author of several books.[3]