Ambassador

New international initiative to combat antisemitism announced by Israel's UN ambassador

Danon called for the prioritization of the fight against antisemitism when the international body chooses its next secretary-general, further requesting that more countries join the initiative.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A new initiative to combat antisemitism was launched by Israeli United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon, September 9, 2026.
Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Authority's mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025; illustrative.

PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements

PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.

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Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties

Alejandro Rubin points to growing beef exports and water cooperation, while acknowledging delays in implementing other agreements.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report

Sheibani originally served as Iran's ambassador to Lebanon in the early 2000s, then was reappointed to the role in February, before the persona non grata designation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to 'send Netanyahu to Allah,' Israel summons envoy

Earlier this month, Erdogan compared Netanyahu in a speech to some of history's known dictators, including Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin.

MARCH 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Five new ambassadors welcomed by Herzog, three from Africa affirm solidarity with Israel

Despite the criticism leveled against Israel by several countries, diplomatic relations, for the most part, remain intact.

MARCH 13, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Eswatini ambassador with President Isaac Herzog. March 13, 2024.

Grapevine, March 6, 2024: Arrivederci Roma

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 6, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG smiles as he peruses Moshe Mizrahi’s memoir.

Grapevine, March 1 2024: Party pooper

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 1, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FROM LEFT: Galit Gal, Danny Hakim, Danna Azrieli, and Dekel Noy.

Two released Gaza hostages receive German citizenship

The released hostages are Rimon Kirsht, who was released on November 28, and Amit Shani, who was released the day after.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert.

On completing his term Georgian ambassador, Lasha Zhvania opts to remain in Israel

The first time Zhvania received a posting in Israel was as Consul in 1998. He instantly fell in love with the country.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Georgian ambassador Lasha Zhvania in Jerusalem against backdrop of Georgian and Israeli flags

Singapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel amid Gaza war

Ian Mak of Singapore was among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
(L-R) Ian Mak of Singapore, President Isaac Herzog

Yoga Priestess Yuval Nassie: Ambassador for Calm after loss

This is her first campaign: From Darkness to Light Part of the brand's proceeds will go to the IDF Widows and Orphans Association.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByDANA OZ
Yoga priestess Yuval Nassie

Britain summons Russian ambassador over alleged political interference campaign by Moscow

Personal emails of anti-Russian officials hacked by "Cold River" group, which had previously targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States.

DECEMBER 7, 2023ByREUTERS
Cyberattack on a smartphone. Beware of downloading spyware (Illustrative).

‘Ukraine has a better understanding of Israel than any other country’ - interview

Asked about antisemitism in Ukraine today, Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, links his index finger to his thumb to indicate zero.

DECEMBER 4, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk.