Diplomat

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.

Veteran Russian official resigns in protest of Ukraine war

Russian diplomat with 20-year career resigns in protest of Russia’s “aggressive war” in Ukraine.

Why we are all diplomats (even if we are not all diplomatic)

The diplomat has humble dignity that allows him to waltz and not march along the international stage despite his personal agenda. Opinion

Richard Schifter, diplomat and adviser to presidents, dead at 97

A Holocaust refugee who fought for the US Army in WWII, Schifter became a prominent defender of Israel and adviser to 3 US presidents.

Spanish diplomat who saved 5,000 Jews during WWII given tribute

Angel Sanz Briz, who reportedly saved over 5,000 Jews from Nazi persecution in Hungary, given an online tribute 40 years after his death.

Diplomats commence voting in elections

More than 5,200 people will vote in elections to 23rd Knesset tomorrow at 96 Israeli delegations worldwide.

Israel lowers level of representation in Turkey

Foreign ministry decides embassy in Turkey will be managed by lower-level diplomat, amid Erdogan's clear lack of desire for good relations.

Family of Dutch diplomat punished for saving Jews gets apology

Dutch Foreign Ministry apologizes to family of Jan Zwartendijk, punished after saving thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

German court approves Iranian diplomat extradition

Diplomatic immunity did not apply in case because diplomat was on holiday in Germany at time of arrest.

Iranian diplomat arrested in Germany for planning attack

Diplomat at Iran's embassy in Vienna one of 4 arrested for involvement in plot to bomb rally of thousands of Iranian dissidents in Paris.

UN diplomat falls to death in New York

Australian diplomat dies after falling 5 stories while playing 'trust game' telling friend to catch him.

Israeli diplomat accused of beating his daughter

Israeli official reportedly beat underage daughter with leather belt while abroad on a diplomatic mission.

Netanyahu Says Looming Iran Nuclear Deal 'Worse Than Feared'

PM sounds alarm over imminent deal, hours after Iranian defector reveals US negotiating team just parroting Iranian demands.

India Demands US Apology For Diplomat's Arrest

Rift escalates over Indian diplomat strip-searched for fraud charges, India not satisfied with Kerry's 'regret.'

India-US Rift Over Indian Diplomat's 'Barbaric' Arrest

Indian deputy consul general handcuffed and strip-searched on fraud charges in NY. India outraged, removes US diplomatic benefits.

Israeli Diplomat Probed Over Leaks, US Job Nixed

Foreign Ministry has officially cancelled the appointment of Eran Etzion as Deputy Ambassador to Washington.

Iran Probes Diplomat's Defection in Norway

Iran said Saturday it is investigating the reported defection of one of its diplomats in Norway.