“We are very pleased that the Consulate General of Israel in the Southeast will remain open. We believe it is a wise decision for many reasons,” said Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer, Consul General of Israel to the Southeast. “The Consulate General is a vital location for the six states in our region. The growing Jewish, African American, Hispanic and Evangelical communities are a consistent source of support for Israel, and the economic impact the Southeast region and Israel are creating together is extremely significant.”

The Consulate General wishes to thank everyone for supporting us during this time of uncertainty. The amount of letters, phone calls and emails calling for the Consulate General office to remain open was unprecedented. We will continue to serve the Southeast region with diligence and strength.

The Consulate General of Israel serves the Southeast region of the United States:  Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. As an official representative office of the Government of Israel, the Consulate is responsible for furthering relationships with national and local organizations in the Southeast region, including offices of public officials, businesses, cultural and academic institutes and citizens.