Ambassador

Dr. Yehiel Leiter

Cabinet approves appointment of Israel's Ambassador to US

Cabinet unanimously approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US, to replace Ambassador Mike Herzog on January 24, 2025.

After three years:

Poland to return ambassador to Israel

Healing diplomatic crisis with Israel, Poland to appoint former intelligence and espionage chief Maciej Hunia as new ambassador to Israel.

Czech Amb:

'World hasn't learned lessons of Holocaust'

Czech Ambassador to Israel Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova condemns rush to blame Israel for war started by Hamas, says 'eruption' of global antisemitism shocked her.

As part of war effort: British ambassador donates blood

British Amb. to Israel joins life-saving effort, donates blood to help those injured in Israel's war with Hamas.

US ambassador to Germany brings Holocaust memorial to 100,000

Ambassador Amy Guttman has added her family, who survived the Holocaust, to the Stolperstine memorial, bringing it to 100,000 names.

Report:

Netanyahu mulling appointing MK Bismuth as France Ambassador

Netanyahu was previously reported to be trying to convince MK May Golan to be appointed as consul general in New York.

UK honors its first Jewish career ambassador

Room named after Sir Horace Phillips recognizes extraordinary life of Jewish diplomat who served in multiple Muslim countries.

Pres. Herzog receives credentials of three new ambassadors

President Isaac Herzog receives the credentials of the new ambassadors of Germany, Vietnam, and Nepal.

Biden ambassador pick for Brazil blasted for 'Jewish lobby' rant

Elizabeth Frawley Bagley gave 1998 interview in which she used antisemitic tropes to describe influence of "the Jewish factor" in politics.

David Friedman: A man of consequence

An ambassador can be a statesman, loyally representing the country that appointed him, benefitting the country in which he serves. Review.

US Amb. lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

New US Amb. Tom Nides lights seventh Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall, together with son Max.

New US Ambassador: I will be making my home in Jerusalem

Tom Nides, the new US ambassador in Israel, arrives in the country to begin his term in the position.

US Ambassador to the UN visits IDF to discuss security threats

U.S. Ambassador to the UN visited the IDF to Discuss Overcoming Regional Threats Together.

Watch: Ambassador removed from London university after protest

Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely removed under heavy security from London School of Economics after protesters refuse to let her speak.

Amb. Friedman:

'A strong America is the key to continuation of Abraham Accords'

Special interview with former Ambassador David Friedman at inauguration of the Friedman Center in Jerusalem.

Watch: New ambassador to Iran hoping for 'good relations'

The UK's incoming ambassador to the Islamic Republic says he is interested in meeting new challenges in a video recorded in Persian.

Holocaust survivor's daughter named US Ambassador to Germany

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to return to the country her father fled from the Nazis - as the American Ambassador.

Belfast City Council backs expulsion of "Israeli ambassadors"

Motion condemned by Progressive Unionist Party councillor as anti-Semitic.

Irish parliament to vote on motion to expel Israeli ambassador

Motion by socialist party not expected to pass and does not have support of government.

Israel's Ambassador to Germany asks gov to protect community

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls incidents of anti-Semitism a "crime," saying they won't "tolerate the hatred of Jews."

UK Zionist youth group boycotts Ambassador Hotovely event

Masorti organization backs out of embassy event over Hotovely's past statements and views, which it says are inconsistent with its beliefs.

Italian Ambassador to the Congo killed in terror attack

Ambassador Luca Attanasio killed in attack on UN convoy in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ambassador to Gaza?

The best way to judge whether to appoint a diplomat to an area is if he can stay in a hotel without an attempt on his life.Op-ed.

Special interview:

Aide to former US Ambassador: It was a love affair with Israel

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone speaks with Arutz Sheva about his term in Israel. 'This relationship is like a ramp. It either goes up or down.'

A tale of two ambassadors

Will you be part of the 80% or the 20%?

New title? 'US Ambassador to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza'

Title of official US amb. to Israel Twitter account changed to include 'West Bank and Gaza,' later changed back.

Russian Ambassador: Israel, not Iran is the problem

Russian ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov says Israel is the aggressor in dealing with Hezbollah, Iran has abided by nuclear deal.

American ambassador's house in Herzliya up for sale

Building with area of 1,000 square meters located on five-acre plot.

China to send team to Israel to collect envoy's remains

Chinese officials to arrive "in the coming days" to take home body of Ambassador Du Wei after he was found dead in his home yesterday.

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead

Du Wei, Ambassador of China to Israel, found without vital signs at Herzliya home. Circumstances of his death are unclear.

Israel's political situation has no bearing on Na'ama

The Russian Ambassador to Israel responds to reports that Putin is waiting for a government to be formed to discuss Na'ama Issahar

Israeli arrested after crossing border to Jordan

IDF confirms report about Israeli who crossed the border. Jordan recalled its ambassador following the arrest of two Jordanians in Israel.

Meet Israel's new ambassador to Italy

'Israelis love Italy and the Italians,' says Dror Eydar, Israel's new ambassador to Italy.

Minister Erdan rejects appointment as Ambassador to the UN

Public Security Minister says he must remain in Israel during campaign reason, keep his ministry, so he cannot accept ambassadorial role.

Netanyahu offers to appoint Bennett ambassador to UN

PM reportedly offers Bennett the position if he gives up run in an independent party for the elections. Bennett's party rejects the idea.

Watch: Israeli ambassador wows with capoeira skills

Israeli Ambassador to Macedonia Dan Oryan arrives at capoeira belt ceremony, impressing crowd by standing on hands along with instructors.

Ayoub Kara resigns from government

Kara: 'Since I was appointed Communications Minister there began campaign of tendentious slander against me.'

Manipulation for the media

Expert on Poland-Israel relations: Polish ambassador took advantage of a small argument to advance Polish propaganda, 'hit the Jews again.'

Suspect arrested who spat at Polish ambassador to Israel

Tel Aviv court releases 65-year-old who spat at Poland's Ambassador Magierowski to house arrest.

First time:

Ambassador of Nepal in Israel tours Gush Etzion

Dr. Anjan Shakya says she decided to visit Gush Etzion in order to learn about it and bring back what she finds out to Nepal.

German Ambassador to rabbis: 'World should know your position'

Rabbinical Congress for Peace: 'Past experience has proven without shadow of doubt any withdrawals only embolden terrorists.'

Friedman: Democrats welcome to visit Israel

US ambassador denies that his statement on Republican support for Israel was "a partisan shot."

Israel expels Turkish consul

Emissaries expelled as war of words heats up between Israel, Turkey.

President Rivlin speaks on expected embassy relocation

'Must move from being on defensive to taking initiative, and clearly call on nations to stop boycotting Jerusalem as capital of Israel.'

British Ambassador: Jabotinsky was an 'important leader'

Despite historic hostility between Jabotinsky and Britain, ambassador expresses appreciation for leader of Revisionist Zionist movement.

Israeli ambassador asks to meet Lorde 'to discuss Israel'

Ambassador to New Zealand appeals to pop star to meet him, after she cancelled planned performance in Tel Aviv amid BDS pressure.

Israel to get two new ambassadors next week

Senegal, Guinea send first-ever ambassadors to Israel, proving rebirth of Israel-Africa relations.

Jordan sets conditions for return of Israeli Embassy staff

Jordan demands that security official who shot attacking terrorist be tried in Israel as condition for return of Embassy staff to Jordan.

Swedish Institute blocks Israeli ambassador on Twitter

Citing hate speech, Sweden ‘unfriends’ Israeli ambassador, other critics on Twitter.

Boko Haram refugees get Israeli-funded soccer league

Israel’s envoy to Nigeria funds refugee children’s soccer league with Independence Day fund.

Israel and Brazil strengthen ties

Brazilian government affirms Yossi Shelley as Israeli ambassador after refusing to affirm Danny Dayan due to Palestinian pressure.

Where's the ambassador?

Police in Rio de Janeiro say Greek ambassador to Brazil has gone missing. Investigation underway to locate missing ambassador.

New Ambassador presents credentials to Turkey's Erdogan

Watch: Israel's new ambassador to Turkey is ready to get to work, now that he’s officially been received in Ankara.

'We will not stop until we expose every lie'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon hosts a UN conference about legal means of fighting BDS.

After 6 years, Israel appoints new ambassador to Turkey

Eitan Naeh, currently at Israel's London embassy, will fill the post after a six year cut in Israel-Turkey relations.

Israeli ambassador visits Alexandria synagogue

Israel's ambassador to Egypt tells of Alexandria's disappearing community and a rich heritage.

Israel to act to approve Dayan's appointment in Brazil

Deputy Foreign Minister to present plan to convince Brazil to accept the appointment of former Yesha Council head as Israeli ambassador.

Israel Greets its First Female Envoy to an Arab Country

Einat Schlein, a long-time Foreign Ministry employee, presents credentials to King Abdullah of Jordan in moving ceremony.

Poland Summons US Ambassador Over Holocaust Remarks

Warsaw demands apology after FBI chief stated that Poland played a role in Nazi's systemic genocide of Jews and other minorities.

Israel Summons French Ambassador Over PA UN Vote

Foreign ministry summons Amb. Patrick Maissonnave over Paris's supporting vote for the PA draft resolution for 'Palestine.'